2.36.0

Status v2.36: Private Browser, Secure Message Sync & Emoji Reactions and more…

Every time you switch from chat to browser…
every time you move from wallet to dApp…
every time you jump between apps…
your metadata leaks and your privacy disappears.

Status was created to push back against that design.

Because real privacy isn’t just encrypted messages. Real privacy means your entire digital flow stays inside one secure environment: your conversations, your browsing, your wallet, your dApps, your identity.

All private. All in one place. All yours.

That’s the mission: to build the first truly Privacy Super App.
And Status Desktop v2.36 is our next major step toward that goal (Mobile release is coming soon, once it passes the Apple App Store and Google Play Store reviews).

Here’s what’s new in Status v2.36

A Built-in Private Browser

Status Desktop now includes a built-in private browser so you can stay inside the private Status environment from: chat → link → dApp → transaction

Here’s what you get:

• Switch instantly between Incognito and Standard modes
• Search through various private and general search engines (or add your own)
• Your crypto wallet + dApp connector are integrated with the browser so you can interact with dApps directly from the browser
• Every link you tap now opens inside the Status browser, helping you avoid exposing your data to external browsers

This transforms Status into the first truly Privacy Super App where your chat, wallet, browser, and dApps are all connected and accessed within a single app. Until now, tapping a link pushed you into Chrome or Safari leaking your data and breaking your privacy.

With v2.36:

• You never leave Status when opening links
• Everything opens in the new in-app browser
• Now you can choose a privacy engine or turn it off completely, so now every link opens on your terms
• You can chat, transact, and browse privately in one place

No more app-hopping. No more exposure.

Where do you start? The browser opens to the Status Network hub by default. Just switch to Testnet Mode via: Settings → Wallet → Networks → Enable Testnet Mode to connect to the hub.

And if you want maximum privacy when connecting to or interacting with dApps, you can switch the browser into full Incognito mode and enjoy your dApp interactions in a private mode.

🇪🇸 Spanish Translation

Status ahora también está en español.
Status is now in Spanish, too.

As Status grows globally, so does the need for accessibility.

We’ve added a neutral, LatAm-leaning Spanish translation, so whether you're in Mexico, Argentina, Spain, or anywhere across the Spanish-speaking world, the app feels natural to use.

More languages are on the way.

Full Transaction History (All Accounts Supported)

If you manage multiple Ethereum accounts and wallets, you know how messy transaction history can get. v2.36 cleans that up. You can now see the full history of your incoming and outgoing transactions including wallets you've added or imported.

Even better: In the All Accounts view, you can see activity across all your wallets in one place. A small improvement, but one that makes every degen’s life easier.

Improved Features

One of the biggest frustrations in crypto decentralized messaging is switching devices means losing your past messages. v2.36 finally solves that in a privacy-first way.

Two major upgrades make this possible:

1. A redesigned On-Device Backup
The new On-Device Backup includes:

• A cleaner UI
• Automatic backups every 30 minutes
• Backups encrypted and stored only on your device
• Optional backup for:
  • direct messages
  • group chats
  • community messages

This runs fully locally, on your device. You stay in control.

2. Syncing your Past Messages (Opt-In)
Setting up Status on a new device now feels easier. You can restore your past messages on a new device over our local and encrypted syncing feature if you choose to. Your conversations stay yours, and they travel with you.

Privacy Shouldn’t Feel Boring

The number 1 most-requested feature on our feature board
And today…
Emoji Reactions are here, and they look insanely good! You can now react to any message with our entire emoji collection.

Yes, everything. From subtle “👌” to chaotic “🤪🤣🎉” energy, it’s all yours. Just remember: Try not to go too wild, as there’s a 20-emoji limit per message (for now 🤭)

And the best part: it’s FAST
Your 5 most recently used emojis are always pinned at the top, so the ones you actually use are always one tap away.

• On Desktop, just hover over a message and the reaction bar pops up
• Or right-click if that’s your muscle memory

It’s quick, it’s fun, it feels amazing, and it changes how conversations flow inside Status.

A Cleaner, More Comfortable Status

Alongside the big features, v2.36 includes UI improvements you'll notice instantly:

• A Notification Centre now lives in the main navigation bar
• A new Layout Spacing option lets you choose a compact or more spacious feel

All designed to make Status feel more natural and comfortable every day.
And honestly - it all just feels fresh.

The app runs better, looks better, and responds better. Open it, tap around, switch layouts, check the notification centre…You’ll feel the difference immediately. It’s the kind of update that makes you want to explore the app again!

 

This is Your Status Evolving With You
Ready to explore everything new?

 

Note

Status is still in active development, so you may encounter bugs.

Your feedback helps us build the best app for secure crypto, private messaging, and community-owned spaces. Read this guide for more information on reporting bugs in Status. Alternatively, you can share your feedback directly in the Desktop or Mobile feedback channels within the Status Community.

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Your use of the Status apps is subject to the Status Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

2.36.0-rc.5

Fifth release candidate of 2.36.0

What's Changed

• fix(cr): make it possible to accept or deny contact requests at all times by @jrainville in #19449
• fix(@desktop/browser): backward and forward buttons don't work by @Khushboo-dev-cpp in #19479
• fix: shared urls community channel endpoint arguments format by @igor-sirotin in #19492
• fix(StatusMenu): display shortcuts in native format by @caybro in #19489
• fix: login crash 2.36 (presumable) by @vkjr in #19491

Full Changelog: 2.36.0-rc.4...2.36.0-rc.5

Please test and leave comments in the feedback-desktop channel on the Status community or open issues on Github

For more details on how to test, check our contributing guide

Thank you and happy testing.

2.36.0-rc.4

Fourth release candidate of 2.36.0

What's Changed

• fix(Misc-Layouts): Improve onboarding, syncing layouts & others: wrapping, responsiveness by @noeliaSD in #19442
• fix: bookmarksbar offset by @friofry in #19444
• Group chat and chat input fixes by @micieslak in #19457
• fix(browesr): update homepage, icons by @friofry in #19461
• fix(@desktop/browser): Fix further missing look and feel for browsers by @Khushboo-dev-cpp in #19451
• fix: Do not show Introduce Yourself modal when opening Browser by @caybro in #19463

Full Changelog: 2.36.0-rc.3...2.36.0-rc.4

Please test and leave comments in the feedback-desktop channel on the Status community or open issues on Github

For more details on how to test, check our contributing guide

Thank you and happy testing.

2.36.0-rc.3

Third release candidate of 2.36.0

Please test and leave comments in the feedback-desktop channel on the Status community or open issues on Github

For more details on how to test, check our contributing guide

Thank you and happy testing.

2.35.1

Status Desktop 2.35.1

🎉 Korean translation is live: Desktop app >> Settings >> Languages & Currencies >> 한국어

One step closer to making privacy accessible for everyone, everywhere 🌍✨

We’re just getting started — help us bring Status into more languages and unlock privacy worldwide! 🚀 Read more

2.35.0

Status Desktop v2.35: Local Backups, New Home Page, Performance Boosts, and More

❗ Important Notes for This Release

Mandatory Upgrade for v2.32 and Below ⚠️

This release is a required upgrade for all users on Status v2.32 and below. It introduces a breaking change: single content topic for communities. New Apps (v2.33 and above) no longer listen to all deprecated content topics for communities; they listen to a single content topic only. As a result, messages sent by older Apps (v2.32 and below) on deprecated topics will not be received by the new Apps (v2.33 and above). (🔍 More info: #5864)

Release Highlights

• On-device (local) user data backups with Status profile restore for fast, private recovery.
• New Home Page quick search with personalised pinning for faster access across the app.
• Performance boosts (up to ~400 MB less RAM), stability improvements, and key bug fixes.

Local User Data Backups & Status Profile Restore

This release adds automatic and manual local backups for your user data and lets you restore one or more Status profiles from local backup files.

Backups are fast, reliable, and private — your data stays only on your device and never leaves it.

How local user data backup works

Automatic (default, every 30 minutes)

After you update to Status v2.35, the app will automatically back up your data every 30 minutes.

Backup data includes:

• Chat contacts
• Chat list but not the messages (backup for messages is in development)
• App settings
• Profile data
• Wallet watch accounts

Manual

Need to back up right now?

Go to Settings → Syncing and click “Back Up Data Locally” to create/update a local backup file without waiting for the next automatic cycle.

All backups are stored locally on your device only. No one, including Status, can see or access them.

How to Restore Your Local Backup Files

If you need to restore your Status profiles in your current app installation or after a fresh app installation, you can do so using your local backup files.

Note: Backups are created per Status profile. Each file name includes a portion of that profile’s chat key, so you can easily tell backup files for different profiles apart.

If you can still log in to your profile

1. Go to Settings → Syncing.
2. Click “Import Local Backup File”.
3. In the backup folder, select the file for your current profile (look for the chat-key snippet in the name).
4. Your profile data will be restored.

If you cannot log in to your profile

1. Open your local backup folder (default paths below):
   • Windows: C:\Users%USER%\AppData\Roaming\Status\backups
   • MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Status/backups
   • Linux: $HOME/.config/Status/backups
2. Copy your backup files to a safe location outside the Status app data folders.
3. Uninstall the Status app.
4. Install the latest version from https://status.app/.
5. During onboarding, on the “Welcome back” screen, open the user menu and select “Log in”.
6. Choose whether to share usage data (optional).
7. On the “Log in” screen, select “Enter recovery phrase”.
8. Enter your recovery phrase.
9. Create a profile password when prompted.
10. On “Import Local Backup”, either:

• Click “Import from file…” and select your backup file, or

• Skip for now and later go to Settings → Syncing → Import Local Backup File.

After these steps, your Status profile data should be restored. If you have multiple profiles, repeat steps #5 to #10 above for each profile.

What’s Next

Upcoming iterations will extend local backups to include chat messages and add opt-in/opt-out controls, so you can choose whether to back up your chats.

Tell Us What You Think

We’d love your feedback and feature requests at Status Discuss – Desktop Features.

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Home Page with quick search and personalised pinning

In Status v2.35, users can quickly search through the sections of the Status app and pin those to which they want quick access to their Home tab taskbar.

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Manual Unpairing for Synced Devices

You can now choose which devices stay paired.

Go to Settings → Syncing to unpair a lost, replaced, or uninstalled device so only your trusted devices remain connected.

Improvements

• Lower memory use: The app now uses up to ~400 MB less RAM.

• More reliable price data: Behind-the-scenes caching makes market price data more stable and reduces rate-limit hiccups.

• Cleaner token lists: Fewer duplicates or mix-ups — tokens are matched and merged more accurately.

• Faster account setup: You can add a new account immediately without waiting for account activity to load.

• Upgrade to Qt 6: The latest version of the Qt framework provides better performance, stability, smoother UI, improved rendering, and stronger cross-platform support.

Performance

• Instant quick switcher: The Ctrl + K menu (Windows) now opens right away.

• Quicker communities: Communities load faster across the app.

• Speedier login: Logging in is faster, especially if you are in large communities.

• Snappier wallet on Windows: The Wallet tab opens faster, and switching accounts is noticeably quicker.

Bug Fixes

• Public keys for ENS names are now set correctly for profiles created from imported wallets.

• Send/Swap: Deleting digits in decimal amounts no longer forces you to retype the whole value.

• The Token Owner screen now shows the correct owner.

• Fixed tokens sometimes displaying as “undefined” during airdrops.

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Full Changelog: 2.34.3...2.35.0

2.35.0-rc.10

Tenth release candidate of 2.35.0

What's Changed

• fix: can't log in after changing my password by @saledjenic in #18771

Full Changelog: 2.35.0-rc.9...2.35.0-rc.10

Please test and leave comments in the feedback-desktop channel on the Status community or open issues on Github

For more details on how to test, check our contributing guide

Thank you and happy testing.

2.35.0-rc.8

Eighth release candidate of 2.35.0

What's Changed

• fix(collectibles): sync button forces refetchOwnedCollectibles by @friofry in #18752
• ci: fix keycard recognition on Linux by @siddarthkay in 4cd5ab1
• fix: dapp fixes by @dlipicar in #18751

Full Changelog: 2.35.0-rc.7...2.35.0-rc.8

Please test and leave comments in the feedback-desktop channel on the Status community or open issues on Github

For more details on how to test, check our contributing guide

Thank you and happy testing.

2.35.0-rc.7

Seventh release candidate of 2.35.0

Changes since the last RC:

• Fixes an issue that caused backup files to be overwritten (#18731)

Full changelog: 2.35.0-rc.5-12-g1b643d283...2.35.0-rc.7#diff-3879fcf769fdf2dd1470500d7bb9bee8c2e47e67e9002c5ae38068dd36bce6f2

Please test and leave comments in the feedback-desktop channel on the Status community or open issues on Github

For more details on how to test, check our contributing guide

Thank you and happy testing.

2.35.0-rc.6

Sixth release candidate of 2.35.0

Changes since the last RC:

• Fixes an issue with adding new wallet accounts on a Keycard
• Fixes issues connecting to the Status Connector
• Fixes a freeze that could happen when performing a Swap
• Fixes an issue where small transactions would round to 0
• Fixes an issue with absent gas fee while bridging
• Fixes a crash when hovering account addresses in the profile popup
• Fixes an issue where balances were not refreshing
• Fixes an issue where it was not possible to send screenshots on Windows

Note: the file names say rc.5, but that's just a naming issue, this is RC6.

Please test and leave comments in the feedback-desktop channel on the Status community or open issues on Github

For more details on how to test, check our contributing guide

Thank you and happy testing.