diff --git a/xep-0333.xml b/xep-0333.xml
index a8821002..9ef737cb 100644
--- a/xep-0333.xml
+++ b/xep-0333.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <abstract>This specification describes a solution of marking the last received, displayed and acknowledged message in a chat.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0333</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Deferred</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <approver>Council</approver>