diff --git a/xep-0189.xml b/xep-0189.xml
index 49464af8..4a8f04f9 100644
--- a/xep-0189.xml
+++ b/xep-0189.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <abstract>This specification defines a method by which an entity can publish its public keys over XMPP.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0189</number>
-  <status>Proposed</status>
+  <status>Experimental</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <dependencies>