# Telegram

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.telegram.messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.telegram.messenger)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.telegram.messenger`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Telegram FZ-LLC
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 2,969,114,857
- **Rating:** 3.83 / 5 (17,215,076 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.10.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-23
- **First published:** 2013-09-06
- **Publisher country:** AE
- **Size:** 71 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.telegram.messenger)
- **Website:** [https://telegram.org](https://telegram.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://telegram.org/privacy](https://telegram.org/privacy)

## Description

Telegram is a top-rated messaging app known for its speed, security, and versatility. Designed with a focus on privacy and user experience, it offers instant messaging synced across all devices without requiring your phone to be connected. With unlimited sharing of media and files up to 2 GB, Telegram stores your history securely in the cloud.

Featuring powerful group chats with up to 200,000 members, customizable themes, stickers, and bots, Telegram fosters vibrant online communities and enhances teamwork. Its advanced encryption methods and Secret Chats with self-destructing messages ensure your communications remain private. Telegram’s open API and reliable performance even on weak connections make it the ideal app for modern, secure, and user-friendly messaging.

## Rankings

- #61 — Overall
- #2 — Android wear (Free)
- #3 — Android wear (Gross)
- #3 — Communication (Gross)
- #3 — Communication (Free)
- #18 — Application (Free)

## Permissions and access

### 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`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CLIPBOARD`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_PROFILE`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`
- `org.telegram.messenger.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `org.telegram.messenger.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE`

## Review summary

Users praise Telegram for fast, reliable messaging and strong group/channel capabilities along with privacy options. However, multiple reviews mention account bans without explanation, ongoing connectivity/performance problems, and concerns about scams. Overall, it’s feature-rich and secure but can suffer from stability and account-access issues.

### Pros

- Fast and reliable messaging
- Strong group features with channels and bots
- Robust privacy and security options (secret chats)
- Easy to use and versatile

### Cons

- Account bans or numbers blocked without explanation
- Connectivity and performance issues (opening delays, buffering, frequent 'connecting')
- Reports of scams or fraudulent activity

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.telegram.messenger)