It's not clear whether this concerns Matrix-the-protocol or Element-the-client. The page itself seems to be about the client. Maybe this can be cleared up in the submission title.
I'm using an alternative client, but I see that that space is nowhere near keeping up with the features Element are pushing out. Mine doesn't even support spaces yet. I'd like to use a 'native' client (Linux/KDE person here), but there's not much choice (I never got the Neochat flatpak to work reliable for instance, on a variety of distros). So, one must basically go with the Element (web) client, which is not very light.
I have nothing but good words for the project btw, thanks and keep it up :)