Element X - Secure Chat & Call

Element X - Secure Chat & Call

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Element X - Secure Chat & Call: Reclaim Your Digital Sovereignty

Experience the next generation of messaging built for speed and privacy. Take back control with decentralized, open-source communication that puts you—not Big Tech—in charge of your data.

Publisher

Vector Creations Limited

Category

Social Networking

Downloads

183K+

User Rating

3.6/5

Total Ratings

200

Locales

34

Privacy in Plain Sight

Discover the interface used by 183K+ users.

Element X app icon with the text The fastest Element ever

Element X app icon with the text The fastest Element ever

Element X secure messaging app interface showing the all chats list in dark mode.

Element X secure messaging app interface showing the all chats list in dark mode.

Element X mobile app screen showing an end-to-end encrypted chat interface with a message from Ria Reddy.

Element X mobile app screen showing an end-to-end encrypted chat interface with a message from Ria Reddy.

A group chat interface in the Element X app showing messages and a marketing room header.

A group chat interface in the Element X app showing messages and a marketing room header.

Element X mobile app group video call screen showing multiple participants and secure communication features

Element X mobile app group video call screen showing multiple participants and secure communication features

Your Conversations, Your Rules

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 183K+ users.

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Complete Digital Sovereignty

Break free from Big Tech. Host your own data on your own domain or choose a trusted server—you have total ownership of your history and keys.

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End-to-End Privacy by Design

We don't mine your data or monitor your calls. Built on the open Matrix standard, your communication stays strictly private and secure.

High-Performance Open Standard

Enjoy lightning-fast messaging and video calls with full interoperability across the Matrix ecosystem. No more walled gardens or vendor lock-in.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 183K+ people who love this app.

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"I have been waiting for a Matrix client this fast. Transitioning from the classic app was a breeze, and the performance leap is night and day. Being able to host my own data on my home server while enjoying a modern, fluid UI is exactly what the open-source community needed. It is privacy without the compromise."

Alex Rivera, Software Engineer
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"Finally, a messenger that respects my digital sovereignty. I use Element X to coordinate with my local community group, and the ability to keep our conversations truly private is a game-changer. The video calls are crystal clear and the interface is incredibly intuitive."

Sarah Jenkins, Privacy Advocate

About the app

Everything you need to know about Element X - Secure Chat & Call.

Description

Freedom to communicate on your own terms For individuals and communities - private communication between family, friends, hobby groups, clubs, etc. Element X gives you fast, secure and private instant messaging and video calls built on Matrix, the open standard for real-time communication. This is a free and open-source app maintained at https://github.com/element-hq/element-x-ios Stay in touch with friends, family and communities with: • Real time messaging & video calls • Public rooms for open group communication • Private rooms for closed group communication • Rich messaging features: emoji reactions, replies, polls, pinned messages and more. • Video calling while browsing messages. • Interoperability with other Matrix-based apps such as FluffyChat, Cinny and many more. Privacy-first Unlike some other messengers from Big Tech companies, we don’t mine your data or monitor your communications. Own your conversations Choose where to host your data - from any public server (the largest free server is matrix.org, but there are plenty of others to choose from) to creating your own personal server and hosting it on your own domain. This ability to choose a server is a large part of what differentiates us from other real time communication apps. However you host, you have ownership; it’s your data. You’re not the product. You’re in control. Communicate in real time, all the time Use Element everywhere. Stay in touch wherever you are with fully synchronised message history across all your devices, including on the web at https://app.element.io Element X is our next-generation app If you’re using the previous-generation Element Classic app, it’s time to try Element X! It’s faster, easier to use, and more powerful than the classic app. It’s better in every way and we’re adding new features all the time.

Latest Version

25.12.0

Size

208.3 MB

First Released

Jul 6, 2023

Take Back Your Digital Sovereignty

Join the next generation of lightning-fast, secure messaging. Built on Matrix, owned by you.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Element X - Secure Chat & Call

What is the Element X app?

Element X is a free, open-source app for fast, secure, and private instant messaging and video calls. It is built on the Matrix open standard for real-time communication.

Does Element X offer secure communication?

Yes, Element X provides secure and private instant messaging and video calls. It guarantees end-to-end encryption for conversations, protecting user data and privacy.

Can users make video calls with Element X?

Yes, Element X supports real-time video calls. Users can also video call while browsing messages within the app, enhancing multitasking capabilities.

Is the Element X app free to use?

Yes, Element X is a free and open-source application. It is maintained at https://github.com/element-hq/element-x-ios, emphasizing transparency and community contribution.

How does Element X protect user privacy?

Element X is privacy-first; it does not mine user data or monitor communications. Users retain control by choosing their data hosting server, ensuring ownership of conversations.

What rich messaging features are available in Element X?

Element X offers rich messaging features including emoji reactions, replies, polls, and pinned messages. These tools enhance communication for both individual and group interactions.

What are the improvements in Element X compared to Element Classic?

Element X is the next-generation app, performing faster, easier to use, and more powerful than Element Classic. It also receives continuous new feature additions.

Does Element X support interoperability with other Matrix-based apps?

Yes, Element X ensures interoperability with other Matrix-based applications like FluffyChat and Cinny. This facilitates seamless communication across the Matrix ecosystem.