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Telegram is a messaging app with a focus on speed and security.
Telegram is a fast, secure messaging app that stays synced across all your devices and supports a scalable, open API for developers. With over 1 billion active users and top regional rankings in COMMUNICATION (ru, de, ch), it remains a leader in private, reliable messaging; total downloads exceed 1,000,000,000+ with 30M in the last 30 days.
Pros & Cons
- Top regional ranking in COMMUNICATION (ru, de, ch)
- Massive group support up to 200,000 members and 2 GB file sharing
- End-to-end encryption in Secret Chats for private conversations
- Open API with verifiable builds for developers and integrations
- Some competitors emphasize features like SMS integration, multiple accounts, channels, and broader content tools that Telegram does not foreground
- Telegram’s default chats are cloud-based (privacy expectations vary) compared to some rivals that market broader built-in content ecosystems
- Feature emphasis in rivals on AI or enhanced contact management
About Telegram
Telegram is a communication app developed by Telegram FZ-LLC.
Download Statistics
Telegram has been downloaded 3 billion times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 30 million times. It is ranked #3 in communication.
User Ratings
Telegram is rated 3.84 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 17 million ratings.
App Information
Telegram is FREE to download. The APK download size is 57.80 MB. The latest version available is 12.9.2. The last update was on July 31, 2026.
Technical Requirements
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.
More data about Telegram
| Price | Free to download |
| Total downloads | 3 billion |
| Recent downloads | 30 million |
| Rating | 3.84 based on 17 million ratings |
| Ranking | Top ranked |
| Version | 12.9.2 |
| APK size | 57.8 MB |
| Number of libraries | 38 |
| Designed for Android | 6.0+ |
| Maturity | High Maturity |
| Ads | NO ads |
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Google Play Rating history and histogram
Downloads over time
Telegram has been downloaded 3 billion times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 1 million downloads per day.
Changelog of Telegram
Developer information for Telegram FZ-LLC
Comments on Telegram for Android
Google Play Rankings for Telegram
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Germany | Overall | Top Free |
| 6 | Iran | Overall | Top Free |
| 15 | Canada | Overall | Top Free |
| 24 | United States | Overall | Top Free |
| 3 | Iran | Overall | Top Grossing |
| 2 | Germany | Communication | Top Free |
| 1 | Iran | Communication | Top Free |
| 1 | Russia | Communication | Top Free |
| 22 | France | Overall | Top Free |
| 11 | Netherlands | Overall | Top Free |
Ranking history in Iran
Technologies used by Telegram
Telegram is requesting 71 permissions and is using 38 libraries.Show details
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