Element Desktop
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Ubuntu 16.04 or later?
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Details for Element Desktop
Package name
- element-desktop
License
- Apache-2.0
Last updated
- 22 April 2026 - latest/stable
- 16 September 2026 - latest/edge
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A feature-rich client for Matrix.org
Element is both a secure messenger and a productivity team collaboration app that is ideal for group chats while remote working. This chat app uses end-to-end encryption to provide powerful video conferencing, file sharing and voice calls.
Element’s features include: - Advanced online communication tools - Fully encrypted messages to allow safer corporate communication, even for remote workers
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