diff --git a/xep-0404.xml b/xep-0404.xml
index cbd61cbc..65aaf34f 100644
--- a/xep-0404.xml
+++ b/xep-0404.xml
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
   <abstract>This document defines an extension to Mediated Information eXchange (MIX) specified in XEP-0369.  This specification extends MIX to provide a number of privacy control options and in particular JID Hidden Channels. </abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0404</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Deferred</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <approver>Council</approver>