diff --git a/xep-0226.xml b/xep-0226.xml
index b0a73475..d0e27dac 100644
--- a/xep-0226.xml
+++ b/xep-0226.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <abstract>This document specifies best practices for generating and handling extended content in XMPP message stanzas.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0226</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Proposed</status>
   <type>Informational</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <approver>Council</approver>