Telegram is a messaging app with a focus on speed and security.
Telegram is a fast, secure messaging app with seamless cross-device syncing and unlimited media sharing. It ranks #1 in COMMUNICATION in multiple markets and sits among the world’s top 5 most downloaded apps, with 1,000,000,000+ total downloads and 26M in the last 30 days.
Pros & Cons
Top regional and global leadership in communications apps (ranked #1 in DE, CH, CZ).
Massive global user base with cross-device syncing across platforms.
Unlimited media sharing and high-capacity groups/bots for communities.
Open API, free tools, and verifiable builds for developers.
Some competitors emphasize AI features or SMS-based capabilities not highlighted in Telegram's keyword data.
Feature-rich experience may feel overwhelming for users seeking lighter, simpler messaging options.
About Telegram
Telegram is a communication app developed by Telegram FZ-LLC.
How many times has Telegram been downloaded?
Telegram has been downloaded 2.9 billion times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 26 million times. It is ranked #2 in communication.
What is the rating of Telegram?
Telegram is rated 3.87 out of 5 stars, based on 17 million ratings.
Is Telegram free?
Telegram is free to download. The APK download size is 57.98 MB. The latest version available is 12.8.3. The last update was on June 18, 2026.
What are the requirements for Telegram?
Telegram requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of High Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play October 2013.
Description
Pure instant messaging — simple, fast, secure, and synced across all your devices. One of the top 5 most downloaded apps in the world with over 1 billion active users.
FAST: Telegram is the fastest messaging app on the market, connecting people via a unique, distributed network of data centers around the globe.
SYNCED: You can access your messages from all your phones, tablets and computers at once. Telegram apps are standalone, so you don’t need to keep your phone connected. Start typing on one device and finish the message from another. Never lose your data again.
UNLIMITED: You can send media and files, without any limits on their type and size. Your entire chat history will require no disk space on your device, and will be securely stored in the Telegram cloud for as long as you need it.
SECURE: We made it our mission to provide the best security combined with ease of use. Everything on Telegram, including chats, groups, media, etc. is encrypted using a combination of 256-bit symmetric AES encryption, 2048-bit RSA encryption, and Diffie–Hellman secure key exchange.
100% FREE & OPEN: Telegram has a fully documented and free API for developers, open source apps and verifiable builds to prove the app you download is built from the exact same source code that is published.
POWERFUL: You can create group chats with up to 200,000 members, share large videos, documents of any type (.DOCX, .MP3, .ZIP, etc.) up to 2 GB each, and even set up bots for specific tasks. Telegram is the perfect tool for hosting online communities and coordinating teamwork.
RELIABLE: Built to deliver your messages using as little data as possible, Telegram is the most reliable messaging system ever made. It works even on the weakest mobile connections.
FUN: Telegram has powerful photo and video editing tools, animated stickers and emoji, fully customizable themes to change the appearance of your app, and an open sticker/GIF platform to cater to all your expressive needs.
SIMPLE: While providing an unprecedented array of features, we take great care to keep the interface clean. Telegram is so simple you already know how to use it.
PRIVATE: We take your privacy seriously and will never give any third parties access to your data. You can delete any message you ever sent or received for both sides, at any time and without a trace. Telegram will never use your data to show you ads.
For those interested in maximum privacy, Telegram offers Secret Chats. Secret Chat messages can be programmed to self-destruct automatically from both participating devices. This way you can send all types of disappearing content — messages, photos, videos, and even files. Secret Chats use End-to-End Encryption to ensure that a message can only be read by its intended recipient.
We keep expanding the boundaries of what you can do with a messaging app. Don’t wait years for older messengers to catch up with Telegram — join the revolution today.
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Telegram has a big bug please fix it, that is when I open the telegram at the top the status frequently changes to connecting... updating..... when coming like this contents is loading not able download and reading conversations still I am using 5G Network, like it doesn't solve on its own I want to close the telegram or I want to turn on airplane mode and off i thought that the bug will be fixed, if want to tell me share the recording of the bug
★★★★☆Raj v singh· Jun 24, 2026
I love Telegram for study groups, file sharing, and the 80-profile-photo feature! However, I have two requests:Hide Online Status: Please add an option to completely hide when I am 'Online' so no one can see my active status. Low Data Video Calls: Please optimize video calls to use less MB/data, so we can call for longer. Thank you for an amazing app!
★★★★★بهمن· Jun 9, 2026
The best messenger, very high security and privacy protection
★☆☆☆☆isaac freeman· Jun 16, 2026
I didn't receive assistance after a month now that I complained about my issue I don't receive any otp even after paying the one-week premium fee And it's the second time already And after 1 month nobody gave me assistance no assistance and money loss I don't understand do you guys careless that much of your clients.!?
★☆☆☆☆MD SAQIB HUSSAIN· Jun 24, 2026
Extremely disappointed with Telegram. I've used this App for many years without issues, and suddenly my account was banned and my phone number was completely banned from logging in. I am facing a serious issue with the login process. The verification OTP/SMS is not arriving at my mobile number. Even after waiting for hours and reinstalling the app, the problem is not fixed. It keeps showing "Too many attempts" or just stays stuck on the loading screen. This is a very poor experience for a message
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Trust & Safety: Telegram requests a broad set of permissions, including location, accounts, contacts, media, microphone, camera, and more to support messaging, media sharing, calls, and features like Secret Chats. It emphasizes privacy and end-to-end encryption for Secret Chats, and states that it will not use user data to show ads. Secret Chats can be programmed to self-destruct, reinforcing its commitment to privacy.
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