diff --git a/xep-0186.xml b/xep-0186.xml
index 1b76f40d..2cb7ab4c 100644
--- a/xep-0186.xml
+++ b/xep-0186.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <abstract>This document specifies an XMPP-compatible protocol for user invisibility.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0186</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Deferred</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <dependencies>