diff --git a/xep-0184.xml b/xep-0184.xml
index 4a94ed0e..e97a6186 100644
--- a/xep-0184.xml
+++ b/xep-0184.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <abstract>This document specifies an XMPP protocol extension for message receipts.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0184</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Proposed</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <approver>Council</approver>