# Element Classic (open-source messaging app)

> Element Classic is a free, open-source messaging app for Android. Previous generation Element. It has 3,731 GitHub stars and is released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.

Element Classic is the previous-generation of Element mobile app. Friends, family and communities should use the free and open source Element X app which is faster, easier to use, and more powerful. New users of public sector organisations, enterprises and professional teams users should use the Element Pro app that is built for work and organisations. Element Classic is available at least until the end of 2025 and will receive critical security updates but no further enhancements or new features.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/element-hq/element-android |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Kotlin |
| GitHub stars | 3,731 |
| License | AGPL-3.0-or-later (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/im.vector.app/ (package im.vector.app) |
| F-Droid anti-features | Relies on a non-free network service |
| Google Play | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=im.vector.app |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | https://element.io/ |
| Official | yes (published by the organization behind the product) |
| Category | Messaging & chat |
| Latest release | v1.6.66 (Sep 25, 2026) |
| Last commit | Sep 25, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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