# Pinned Telegram

> Go to the pinned Telegram tab. If it doesn't exist, it's created.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `pinned-telegram`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alejandro Brizuela
- **Category:** social-communication
- **Daily users:** 443
- **Weekly downloads:** 6
- **Rating:** 4.28 / 5 (18 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-05-11
- **First published:** 2015-05-14
- **Size:** 228 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/pinned-telegram/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/abrizuela/pinned\_telegram/issues](https://github.com/abrizuela/pinned_telegram/issues)

## Description

**Pinned Telegram** is a Chrome extension designed for seamless access to your Telegram web interface. By pressing the keyboard shortcut (default: Alt + Shift + W, now configurable), the extension opens a pinned Telegram tab if it doesn't already exist, or switches focus to it if it does. Pressing the shortcut again returns you to your previous tab.

Formerly known as "Telegram Panel," this extension overcomes limitations imposed by new WebExtensions by leveraging pinned tabs to retain functionality. It's an efficient tool for users who frequently use Telegram Web and want quick tab access without clutter.

## Rankings

- #5,355 — Overall
- #7 — telegram
- #16 — exist
- #151 — reason
- #201 — return
- #250 — create

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users praise 'Pinned Telegram' for its simplicity and convenience in quickly switching between Telegram and previous tabs, making work easier. However, multiple users report issues after recent updates where the extension becomes nonresponsive or creates multiple pinned tabs instead of toggling. Some users also face difficulties scrolling through messages within the extension, reducing its usefulness.

### Pros

- Very convenient and easy to use for toggling between Telegram tab and previous tab with one click.
- Simple and effective functionality that enhances productivity.
- Appreciated by users who found it necessary and helpful.

### Cons

- After last update, extension stopped working with icon clicks producing no effect.
- Creates a new pinned tab every time icon is clicked instead of toggling.
- Scrolling through messages within the extension is problematic, limiting usability.

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