Telegram

Telegram is a messaging app with a focus on speed and security.

Telegram - Fast & Secure Messaging App

"Telegram" is a fast and secure messaging app that allows users to send unlimited media and files while keeping their data encrypted. With features like self-destructing messages in Secret Chats and powerful group functionalities, it caters to the needs of communities and teams. Its open-source platform and commitment to privacy make it a reliable choice for users worldwide.
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App stats

Version: 11.7.3 (Last updated: 2025-02-08)
Version code: 56962
Creation date: 2013-09-06
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  • android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
  • android.permission.CALL_PHONE
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Size: 69.66M

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App summary

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 950 million 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.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Fast and secure messaging
  • Packed with features
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Ability to send large files
  • Customizations and extensive bot ecosystem
Cons
  • Poor customer service
  • Difficult sign-up and OTP issues
  • Frequent spam messages
  • Bugs and glitches after updates
  • Challenging navigation for specific features
Most mentioned
  • Issues with customer support and getting banned from the app
  • Receiving unsolicited spam messages
  • Difficulties with registration and OTP not being received
  • Frequent bugs and performance issues after updates
  • Concerns over privacy and security when using the app
User reviews
by Anonymous, Invalid Date

Pretty good app but it does give you the too many attempts if you want to log in and out. You can in and everything is there. It needs to let people log in when they want. And if your security is not at risk then don't block people on the app and get them upset just adding. That feature should only be there for spammers and hackers. I used it for movie nights groups on the on computer too and it was nice.
by Stephen Jacewicz, 2025-01-26

Once I figured out how to add a contact it was pretty intuitive. I don't like complete random strangers being able to send sex messages. It's not a good thing at all. This should be banned or highly discouraged. I blocked the user immediately. Business solicitation is a similar issue. If I need something, I will search for it. Unnecessary intrusion is not encouraged. Clean this up a little and it will be a good app. Much better than anything else I've seen so far.
by Barry Carter, 2025-01-22
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