Telegram Messenger
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- Social Networking
- App Store
- United States
- 4.0282,375 ratings
- Free download
- Updated
- Observed
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About Telegram MessengerObserved
Telegram Messenger is a Social Networking app by Telegram FZ-LLC on the United States App Store. Released Aug 14, 2013; last updated Oct 8, 2026 (version 13.0). Telegram Messenger is free to download.
As of Oct 8, 2026, Telegram Messenger has a 4.0-star average rating from 282,375 ratings on the United States App Store and ranks #4 on the Social Networking top chart and #30 on the overall top charts. MRRBeam rates the success of Telegram Messenger 72/100 (established), the #17 most successful Social Networking app MRRBeam tracks in the United States.
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.
- Success score
- 72/100 Established
- In Social Networking
- #17 most successful
- Chart position
- #4 in Social Networkingon Oct 8, 2026
- Developer
- Telegram FZ-LLC
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Telegram Messenger: common questions
- What is Telegram Messenger?
- Telegram Messenger is a Social Networking app developed by Telegram FZ-LLC, available on the App Store. It was first released on Aug 14, 2013.
- How is Telegram Messenger rated?
- Telegram Messenger has a 4.0-star average rating from 282,375 ratings on the United States App Store as of Oct 8, 2026.
- How much money does Telegram Messenger make?
- MRRBeam estimates Telegram Messenger makes about $32K–$133K a month in revenue from 319K–929K downloads a month, based on its #30 position on the overall free chart. This is a modelled estimate, not reported data.
- How many downloads does Telegram Messenger get?
- About 319K–929K downloads a month, by MRRBeam's estimate from its chart position. Apple does not publish download counts.
- How much does Telegram Messenger cost?
- Telegram Messenger is free to download.
- Is Telegram Messenger successful?
- On Oct 8, 2026, Telegram Messenger ranked #4 on the Social Networking top chart and #30 on the overall top charts. MRRBeam rates the success of Telegram Messenger 72/100 (established), the #17 most successful Social Networking app MRRBeam tracks in the United States. The success score combines rating volume, chart position and average rating.
- When was Telegram Messenger last updated?
- Telegram Messenger was last updated on Oct 8, 2026 (version 13.0).
- What are alternatives to Telegram Messenger?
- Similar Social Networking apps tracked by MRRBeam include Threads, WhatsApp Messenger, Life360: Family Safety & GPS, Facebook and Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out.
- Is there room to build a competitor to Telegram Messenger?
- MRRBeam's opportunity score for Telegram Messenger is 36/100. Limited opening: an older app, a deep review moat (282,375 reviews) and low revenue per download.