diff --git a/inbox/message-retraction.xml b/inbox/message-retraction.xml
index 00806dff..2a05b733 100644
--- a/inbox/message-retraction.xml
+++ b/inbox/message-retraction.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <abstract>This specification defines a method for indicating that a message should be retracted.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>XXXX</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>ProtoXEP</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <approver>Council</approver>