diff --git a/xep-0084.xml b/xep-0084.xml
index 514cfdaf..1128a295 100644
--- a/xep-0084.xml
+++ b/xep-0084.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <abstract>This document defines an XMPP protocol extension for exchanging user avatars.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0084</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Proposed</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <dependencies>