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).

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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.

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🇪🇸 Spanish Translation

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 #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.

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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
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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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Bobby Zalke