Element
@element.io
Element is a sovereign, secure and interoperable communications platform. Built by the creators of Matrix.
Important: We've just released a critical security update for ESS Community. Please update as soon as possible: github.com/element-hq/e.... ESS Classic and other Synapse installations are not affected.
Release 25.12.2 · element-hq/ess-helm
ESS Community Helm Chart 25.12.2 (2025-12-19)
Security
Fix critical security issue tracked as ELEMENTSEC-2025-1670.
This release is a critical security update to address an issue affecting all ve...
github.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Important: We've just released a critical security update for ESS Community. Please update as soon as possible: github.com/element-hq/e.... ESS Classic and other Synapse installations are not affected.
We’re proud to see @amandine.bsky.social - also Head of Business & Impact at @eosa.bsky.social - share her perspective on how Europe can achieve digital sovereignty.
Read the blog and watch her #EOSAMasterclass ⬇️
Read the blog and watch her #EOSAMasterclass ⬇️
Can we say we are truly digitally sovereign?
@amandine.bsky.social tackles the question in the latest blog: europeanopensource.academy/news/achievi...
Amandine Le Pape is also our first host of the #EOSAMasterclass series, "Building and Sustaining Open Source Impact": youtu.be/6Gt_VwvS9yw?...
@amandine.bsky.social tackles the question in the latest blog: europeanopensource.academy/news/achievi...
Amandine Le Pape is also our first host of the #EOSAMasterclass series, "Building and Sustaining Open Source Impact": youtu.be/6Gt_VwvS9yw?...
December 18, 2025 at 10:32 AM
We’re proud to see @amandine.bsky.social - also Head of Business & Impact at @eosa.bsky.social - share her perspective on how Europe can achieve digital sovereignty.
Read the blog and watch her #EOSAMasterclass ⬇️
Read the blog and watch her #EOSAMasterclass ⬇️
At #MatrixConf2025 we showed how Element Call brings secure, federated and scalable conferencing to Matrix - from 1:1 calls to large group video meetings!
Demos, history and what’s next: 👇
element.io/blog/element...
Demos, history and what’s next: 👇
element.io/blog/element...
Element Call: Redefining conferencing for privacy, scale and sovereignty
At Matrix Conference 2025, Florian, Aaron and Timo showcased how Element Call is bringing secure, federated, and scalable real-time communication to Matrix.
element.io
December 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
At #MatrixConf2025 we showed how Element Call brings secure, federated and scalable conferencing to Matrix - from 1:1 calls to large group video meetings!
Demos, history and what’s next: 👇
element.io/blog/element...
Demos, history and what’s next: 👇
element.io/blog/element...
We’re sponsoring the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 (Brussels, 30 Jan), hosted by @openforumeurope.org.
The theme is “Digital Sovereignty Runs on Open Source."
@amandine.bsky.social will be talking about the importance of interoperability and open standards.
summit.openforumeurope.org
The theme is “Digital Sovereignty Runs on Open Source."
@amandine.bsky.social will be talking about the importance of interoperability and open standards.
summit.openforumeurope.org
The EU Open Source Policy Summit – The only conference bringing Open Source and policy together.
summit.openforumeurope.org
December 16, 2025 at 8:29 AM
We’re sponsoring the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026 (Brussels, 30 Jan), hosted by @openforumeurope.org.
The theme is “Digital Sovereignty Runs on Open Source."
@amandine.bsky.social will be talking about the importance of interoperability and open standards.
summit.openforumeurope.org
The theme is “Digital Sovereignty Runs on Open Source."
@amandine.bsky.social will be talking about the importance of interoperability and open standards.
summit.openforumeurope.org
Giom at Open Source Experience in Paris today where we're part of the European Village 🇪🇺
Come and say if you're there 👋
Come and say if you're there 👋
December 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Giom at Open Source Experience in Paris today where we're part of the European Village 🇪🇺
Come and say if you're there 👋
Come and say if you're there 👋
🇨🇭 How does a country turn open source into a national strategy?
At #MatrixConf2025, @maemst.bsky.social shared how Switzerland uses open source to enable digital sovereignty — EMOTA mandates gov software to be open source, while @matrix.org and projects like openDesk are being tested nationally.
At #MatrixConf2025, @maemst.bsky.social shared how Switzerland uses open source to enable digital sovereignty — EMOTA mandates gov software to be open source, while @matrix.org and projects like openDesk are being tested nationally.
How the new Swiss Open Source Law EMOTA strengthens Digital Sovereignty
YouTube video by Matrixdotorg
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 8:41 AM
🇨🇭 How does a country turn open source into a national strategy?
At #MatrixConf2025, @maemst.bsky.social shared how Switzerland uses open source to enable digital sovereignty — EMOTA mandates gov software to be open source, while @matrix.org and projects like openDesk are being tested nationally.
At #MatrixConf2025, @maemst.bsky.social shared how Switzerland uses open source to enable digital sovereignty — EMOTA mandates gov software to be open source, while @matrix.org and projects like openDesk are being tested nationally.
At #MatrixConf2025, Kai from BWI shared the evolution of BundesMessenger — Germany’s sovereign public sector messenger, built on @matrix.org and based on Element.
📱It serves municipalities and federal agencies, offering a sovereign alternative to consumer messaging apps.
📱It serves municipalities and federal agencies, offering a sovereign alternative to consumer messaging apps.
The German BundesMessenger
YouTube video by Matrixdotorg
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
At #MatrixConf2025, Kai from BWI shared the evolution of BundesMessenger — Germany’s sovereign public sector messenger, built on @matrix.org and based on Element.
📱It serves municipalities and federal agencies, offering a sovereign alternative to consumer messaging apps.
📱It serves municipalities and federal agencies, offering a sovereign alternative to consumer messaging apps.
We’re excited to join Open Source Experience in Paris next week, as part of the European Village alongside other open source organisations.
Looking forward to the conversations — and to meeting many of you there! 👋
Looking forward to the conversations — and to meeting many of you there! 👋
December 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM
We’re excited to join Open Source Experience in Paris next week, as part of the European Village alongside other open source organisations.
Looking forward to the conversations — and to meeting many of you there! 👋
Looking forward to the conversations — and to meeting many of you there! 👋
🚀 What does it take to modernise a mature web app to bring it in line with the next-generation Element X’s mobile experience?
At #MatrixConf2025, Danielle, David & Gaëlle shared the journey behind Element X Web — a modular, high-performance rebuild of Element Web to be powered by our Rust SDK.
At #MatrixConf2025, Danielle, David & Gaëlle shared the journey behind Element X Web — a modular, high-performance rebuild of Element Web to be powered by our Rust SDK.
Element X Web: A glimpse into the future
How Element Web is evolving, by bringing the web and desktop version of the Element app in line with the sleek design and usability of Element X on mobile.
element.io
December 3, 2025 at 8:15 AM
🚀 What does it take to modernise a mature web app to bring it in line with the next-generation Element X’s mobile experience?
At #MatrixConf2025, Danielle, David & Gaëlle shared the journey behind Element X Web — a modular, high-performance rebuild of Element Web to be powered by our Rust SDK.
At #MatrixConf2025, Danielle, David & Gaëlle shared the journey behind Element X Web — a modular, high-performance rebuild of Element Web to be powered by our Rust SDK.
💬 How can governments and large organisations deploy sovereign, interoperable and secure real-time communications at scale?
🎤 Meet Element Server Suite Pro (ESS Pro) — our polished backend for hosting and maintaining a Matrix-based system.
▶️ Explore the ESS editions and its enterprise features!
🎤 Meet Element Server Suite Pro (ESS Pro) — our polished backend for hosting and maintaining a Matrix-based system.
▶️ Explore the ESS editions and its enterprise features!
Element Server Suite - the most advanced Matrix distribution available!
YouTube video by Element
youtu.be
December 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
💬 How can governments and large organisations deploy sovereign, interoperable and secure real-time communications at scale?
🎤 Meet Element Server Suite Pro (ESS Pro) — our polished backend for hosting and maintaining a Matrix-based system.
▶️ Explore the ESS editions and its enterprise features!
🎤 Meet Element Server Suite Pro (ESS Pro) — our polished backend for hosting and maintaining a Matrix-based system.
▶️ Explore the ESS editions and its enterprise features!
🇪🇺 “Europe must achieve digital sovereignty as quickly as possible — secure communication between governments is key.”
@amandine.bsky.social highlights the role of open standards in eGovernment’s writeup of the Summit on Digital Sovereignty.
@amandine.bsky.social highlights the role of open standards in eGovernment’s writeup of the Summit on Digital Sovereignty.
Schnell handeln, souverän agieren
(Bild: Element) Digitale Souveränität ist ein Thema, das branchenübergreifend diskutiert wird. Es herrscht weitgehend Konsens darüber, wohin der Weg führen sollte. Der Staat kann dabei auf verschieden...
www.egovernment.de
November 27, 2025 at 10:08 AM
🇪🇺 “Europe must achieve digital sovereignty as quickly as possible — secure communication between governments is key.”
@amandine.bsky.social highlights the role of open standards in eGovernment’s writeup of the Summit on Digital Sovereignty.
@amandine.bsky.social highlights the role of open standards in eGovernment’s writeup of the Summit on Digital Sovereignty.
🇪🇺 At #MatrixConf2025, Alexander from ZenDiS (Zentrum für Digitale Souveränität) shared how openDesk combines multiple open-source office tools to build a digitally sovereign collaboration tool for the public sector, using Element and the @matrix.org open standard as part of the suite.
No Desk Is an Island: Enabling Cross-Border Workspace Communication
YouTube video by Matrixdotorg
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
🇪🇺 At #MatrixConf2025, Alexander from ZenDiS (Zentrum für Digitale Souveränität) shared how openDesk combines multiple open-source office tools to build a digitally sovereign collaboration tool for the public sector, using Element and the @matrix.org open standard as part of the suite.
🚀 From the legacy ESS Classic distribution to our new Helm-based ESS stack!
At #MatrixConf2025, Patrick Maier walked us through the evolution of Element Server Suite (ESS): our backend distribution for hosting and maintaining a Matrix-based system.
▶️ Explore Patrick’s talk in full!
At #MatrixConf2025, Patrick Maier walked us through the evolution of Element Server Suite (ESS): our backend distribution for hosting and maintaining a Matrix-based system.
▶️ Explore Patrick’s talk in full!
ESS - Element’s distribution for Matrix deployments
ESS - Element’s distribution for Matrix deployments
element.io
November 26, 2025 at 9:12 AM
🚀 From the legacy ESS Classic distribution to our new Helm-based ESS stack!
At #MatrixConf2025, Patrick Maier walked us through the evolution of Element Server Suite (ESS): our backend distribution for hosting and maintaining a Matrix-based system.
▶️ Explore Patrick’s talk in full!
At #MatrixConf2025, Patrick Maier walked us through the evolution of Element Server Suite (ESS): our backend distribution for hosting and maintaining a Matrix-based system.
▶️ Explore Patrick’s talk in full!
🇱🇺 At #MatrixConf2025, Patrick Weber shared how Luxembourg built LuxChat4Gov — a sovereign, secure & federated national messaging platform for the public sector.
Based on @matrix.org & using a fork of the Element app, it supports 11k+ public users; from ministers to firefighters and frontline staff!
Based on @matrix.org & using a fork of the Element app, it supports 11k+ public users; from ministers to firefighters and frontline staff!
Luxchat(4gov)
YouTube video by Matrixdotorg
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 8:07 AM
🇱🇺 At #MatrixConf2025, Patrick Weber shared how Luxembourg built LuxChat4Gov — a sovereign, secure & federated national messaging platform for the public sector.
Based on @matrix.org & using a fork of the Element app, it supports 11k+ public users; from ministers to firefighters and frontline staff!
Based on @matrix.org & using a fork of the Element app, it supports 11k+ public users; from ministers to firefighters and frontline staff!
🇩🇪 How can Germany unify gov-to-citizen communications across 16 states?
At #MatrixConf2025, Dominik Braun from FITKO (Föderale IT-Kooperation) shared how @matrix.org is being used to build a secure, federated messaging system. Pilot projects like NEO are already testing it.
▶️ Watch the full talk!
At #MatrixConf2025, Dominik Braun from FITKO (Föderale IT-Kooperation) shared how @matrix.org is being used to build a secure, federated messaging system. Pilot projects like NEO are already testing it.
▶️ Watch the full talk!
Consolidating Germany’s administrative communication: Towards a joint Matrix-based architecture
YouTube video by Matrixdotorg
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 8:22 AM
🇩🇪 How can Germany unify gov-to-citizen communications across 16 states?
At #MatrixConf2025, Dominik Braun from FITKO (Föderale IT-Kooperation) shared how @matrix.org is being used to build a secure, federated messaging system. Pilot projects like NEO are already testing it.
▶️ Watch the full talk!
At #MatrixConf2025, Dominik Braun from FITKO (Föderale IT-Kooperation) shared how @matrix.org is being used to build a secure, federated messaging system. Pilot projects like NEO are already testing it.
▶️ Watch the full talk!
🔐 From April 2026, only verified devices can send or receive end-to-end encrypted messages on Element.
This further ensures you can trust every message and stay protected from potential malicious activity, following the Matrix spec update announced at #MatrixConf2025.
This further ensures you can trust every message and stay protected from potential malicious activity, following the Matrix spec update announced at #MatrixConf2025.
Verifying your devices is becoming mandatory
From April 2026, only verified devices can send or receive end-to-end encrypted message on Element.
element.io
November 19, 2025 at 11:13 AM
🔐 From April 2026, only verified devices can send or receive end-to-end encrypted messages on Element.
This further ensures you can trust every message and stay protected from potential malicious activity, following the Matrix spec update announced at #MatrixConf2025.
This further ensures you can trust every message and stay protected from potential malicious activity, following the Matrix spec update announced at #MatrixConf2025.
✍️ With the #EUSummit25 on Digital Sovereignty taking place today, we’re proud to join 100+ partners in signing the “Declaration of Digital Independence” led by @apell.info.
Open source is key to Europe’s sovereignty, innovation and competitiveness.
Participate by signing the declaration👇️
Open source is key to Europe’s sovereignty, innovation and competitiveness.
Participate by signing the declaration👇️
Declaration of Digital Independence – Open Letter initiated by APELL – The European Open Source Software Business Association
digitalindependence.eu
November 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
✍️ With the #EUSummit25 on Digital Sovereignty taking place today, we’re proud to join 100+ partners in signing the “Declaration of Digital Independence” led by @apell.info.
Open source is key to Europe’s sovereignty, innovation and competitiveness.
Participate by signing the declaration👇️
Open source is key to Europe’s sovereignty, innovation and competitiveness.
Participate by signing the declaration👇️
🇪🇺 Today the #EUSummit25 on Digital Sovereignty kicks off!
We’re there to participate in discussions about how open source and open standards are central to Europe’s digital sovereignty.
➡️ Highlights + how Element and @matrix.org already powers sovereign & interoperable communications across Europe
We’re there to participate in discussions about how open source and open standards are central to Europe’s digital sovereignty.
➡️ Highlights + how Element and @matrix.org already powers sovereign & interoperable communications across Europe
Element at the Summit on European Digital Sovereignty
We’re delighted to be participating in the Summit on European Digital Sovereignty.
element.io
November 18, 2025 at 8:51 AM
🇪🇺 Today the #EUSummit25 on Digital Sovereignty kicks off!
We’re there to participate in discussions about how open source and open standards are central to Europe’s digital sovereignty.
➡️ Highlights + how Element and @matrix.org already powers sovereign & interoperable communications across Europe
We’re there to participate in discussions about how open source and open standards are central to Europe’s digital sovereignty.
➡️ Highlights + how Element and @matrix.org already powers sovereign & interoperable communications across Europe
🇱🇺 Lots of “good lux” to those joining the "Matrix meets Luxchat" Hackathon at Luxembourg Internet Days, Nov 18–19!
The event will supercharge Luxchat (4Gov & 4Pro) - Luxembourg’s @matrix.org -based messaging solutions for both the public and private sectors.
@arathorn.net joins to advise & judge.
The event will supercharge Luxchat (4Gov & 4Pro) - Luxembourg’s @matrix.org -based messaging solutions for both the public and private sectors.
@arathorn.net joins to advise & judge.
Hackathon - Luxembourg Internet Days 2025
NOVEMBER 18 & 19, LUXEMBOURG THE CHALLENGE Get ready to dive into the “Matrix meets Luxchat” Hackathon powered by the Ministry for Digitalisation and LU-CIX ASBL, in cooperation with Luxembourg House ...
luxembourg-internet-days.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
🇱🇺 Lots of “good lux” to those joining the "Matrix meets Luxchat" Hackathon at Luxembourg Internet Days, Nov 18–19!
The event will supercharge Luxchat (4Gov & 4Pro) - Luxembourg’s @matrix.org -based messaging solutions for both the public and private sectors.
@arathorn.net joins to advise & judge.
The event will supercharge Luxchat (4Gov & 4Pro) - Luxembourg’s @matrix.org -based messaging solutions for both the public and private sectors.
@arathorn.net joins to advise & judge.
🇪🇺 Excited for the Summit on European Digital Sovereignty!
openDesk and La Suite will be showcased to demonstrate how Europe is building digitally sovereign office suites on open source software — both using customised versions of Element and @matrix.org open standard for real-time communications.
openDesk and La Suite will be showcased to demonstrate how Europe is building digitally sovereign office suites on open source software — both using customised versions of Element and @matrix.org open standard for real-time communications.
November 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🇪🇺 Excited for the Summit on European Digital Sovereignty!
openDesk and La Suite will be showcased to demonstrate how Europe is building digitally sovereign office suites on open source software — both using customised versions of Element and @matrix.org open standard for real-time communications.
openDesk and La Suite will be showcased to demonstrate how Europe is building digitally sovereign office suites on open source software — both using customised versions of Element and @matrix.org open standard for real-time communications.
🚀 Rewriting apps from the ground up isn’t easy!
At #MatrixConf2025, we shared how we built Element X & Element Pro and a Rust SDK, while keeping up with Matrix evolution.
🎥 Watch the full session: Demos of Element X, Spaces and Element Pro!
element.io/blog/element...
At #MatrixConf2025, we shared how we built Element X & Element Pro and a Rust SDK, while keeping up with Matrix evolution.
🎥 Watch the full session: Demos of Element X, Spaces and Element Pro!
element.io/blog/element...
Element X and Pro updates; a glimpse into the future
At The Matrix Conference 2025, I had the opportunity to reveal the evolution and journey to our flagship apps: Element X and Element Pro.
Watch the whole presentation
A big bet; building Ele...
element.io
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🚀 Rewriting apps from the ground up isn’t easy!
At #MatrixConf2025, we shared how we built Element X & Element Pro and a Rust SDK, while keeping up with Matrix evolution.
🎥 Watch the full session: Demos of Element X, Spaces and Element Pro!
element.io/blog/element...
At #MatrixConf2025, we shared how we built Element X & Element Pro and a Rust SDK, while keeping up with Matrix evolution.
🎥 Watch the full session: Demos of Element X, Spaces and Element Pro!
element.io/blog/element...
🚀 ESS 25.10 is here!
New LTS releases for ESS Classic, ESS Pro & ESS TI-M bring enhanced stability and security.
Element Admin has arrived in ESS Pro & Community, and MAS support makes it the perfect time to move users to the ultra-fast Element X app.
element.io/blog/ess-25-...
New LTS releases for ESS Classic, ESS Pro & ESS TI-M bring enhanced stability and security.
Element Admin has arrived in ESS Pro & Community, and MAS support makes it the perfect time to move users to the ultra-fast Element X app.
element.io/blog/ess-25-...
ESS 25.10: LTS, MAS migration and Element Admin
Element is rolling out ESS 25.10, delivering new LTS releases for ESS Classic, ESS Pro and ESS TI-M, alongside refreshed builds for ESS Community.
element.io
November 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
🚀 ESS 25.10 is here!
New LTS releases for ESS Classic, ESS Pro & ESS TI-M bring enhanced stability and security.
Element Admin has arrived in ESS Pro & Community, and MAS support makes it the perfect time to move users to the ultra-fast Element X app.
element.io/blog/ess-25-...
New LTS releases for ESS Classic, ESS Pro & ESS TI-M bring enhanced stability and security.
Element Admin has arrived in ESS Pro & Community, and MAS support makes it the perfect time to move users to the ultra-fast Element X app.
element.io/blog/ess-25-...
Reposted by Element
openDesk is such a cool project because it's twelve open source tools in a trenchcoat
ICC dumps Microsoft after US sanctions, chooses Open-source instead
ICC ditches Microsoft for OpenDesk after Trump sanctions spark outcry
cybernews.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
openDesk is such a cool project because it's twelve open source tools in a trenchcoat
🇫🇷 France is advancing secure, interoperable communication across its public sector
At #MatrixConf2025, Mathieu Velten from DINUM shared how Tchap, built on @matrix.org, now has 375K active users and plans to open its federation to include local authorities.
▶️ Watch Mathieu’s talk to learn more!
At #MatrixConf2025, Mathieu Velten from DINUM shared how Tchap, built on @matrix.org, now has 375K active users and plans to open its federation to include local authorities.
▶️ Watch Mathieu’s talk to learn more!
Matrix French gov deployment: opening a private federation securely
YouTube video by Matrixdotorg
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 8:31 AM
🇫🇷 France is advancing secure, interoperable communication across its public sector
At #MatrixConf2025, Mathieu Velten from DINUM shared how Tchap, built on @matrix.org, now has 375K active users and plans to open its federation to include local authorities.
▶️ Watch Mathieu’s talk to learn more!
At #MatrixConf2025, Mathieu Velten from DINUM shared how Tchap, built on @matrix.org, now has 375K active users and plans to open its federation to include local authorities.
▶️ Watch Mathieu’s talk to learn more!
Reposted by Element
I tried again @matrix.org and @element.io out and i have to say its looks now very polished i can really recommend to new Element X Client to everybody :D
November 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
I tried again @matrix.org and @element.io out and i have to say its looks now very polished i can really recommend to new Element X Client to everybody :D