diff --git a/xep-0431.xml b/xep-0431.xml
index b6ef9537..76b94496 100644
--- a/xep-0431.xml
+++ b/xep-0431.xml
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
This specification proposes a field in the MAM form for full text searching.
&LEGALNOTICE;
0431
- Experimental
+ Deferred
Standards Track
Standards