Element Classic

Name: Element Classic
Rating: 3.3 (578 reviews)
Author: Vector Creations Limited

By: Vector Creations Limited App

Previous generation Element

Overview

Version:

1.11.39

Last updated: 2026-07-02

Features & Capabilities

Element Classic is the legacy Chrome extension for Element—the predecessor to Element X and Element Pro. It is maintained to receive security updates through 2025 but will not gain new features.

For everyday use, switch to Element X, which is faster, open source, and easier to use. For public sector organizations and professional teams, Element Pro is built for work and collaboration. The extension remains available at least until the end of 2025.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Communication Open Source Privacy & Security

By:

Vector Creations Limited

Rating:

3.30

(578) 1 new ratings

Version:

1.11.39 Last updated: 2026-07-02

Version code:

887341472

Creation date:

2016-05-05

Compatible devices:

Size:

172.20MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-24

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 78,606 ▲ 71

Other rankings

#1 in element keyword 23

Other platforms

Element Classic (v1.6.60)

2,676,529 3.31

(7,575)

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Developed by:

Vector Creations Limited

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/element-classic/id1083446067

Website:

http://element.io

User Reviews

Reviews consistently praise the UI and the option to self-host, but flag major reliability issues: frequent crashes, slow/failed login and synchronization, and unstable calling. Cross-device syncing is often problematic, and updates sometimes worsen performance. Overall sentiment is mixed: strong design and hosting potential, but stability and interoperability need serious fixes for broader adoption.

Pros

UI/UX is preferred over Element X and generally good once inside.
Supports self-hosted servers / self-hosting capability noted positively.
Some users report video calling working well in certain scenarios (e.g., iPhone-to-iPhone).

Cons

Frequent crashes and instability after updates or on launch.
Slow or unreliable login and syncing, including long 'syncing conversations' delays.
Unreliable calling with updates, including calls becoming unusable or dropping in the background.