Who should use Telegram Desktop?

Telegram Desktop is a consumer product built for general consumers.

Does Telegram Desktop have a free plan?

Yes — Telegram Desktop is free to use.

What platforms does Telegram Desktop run on?

Telegram Desktop runs on Windows.

Is Telegram Desktop still active?

Unverified. Telegram Desktop has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to Telegram Desktop?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Telegram, Telegram X, and Telegram.

Does Telegram Desktop have an API or integrations?

Yes — Telegram Desktop exposes a public API.

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Telegram Desktop

Microsoft StoreSecure & encrypted messaging

Telegram Desktop is a free, secure messaging application for desktop computers. It offers cloud-based chat, large group support, media and file sharing, and end-to-end encryption. The app is open source and designed for users who need reliable, private communication across devices.

FreeWindowsCloud-managed

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Overview

9 features

Telegram Desktop is a Secure & encrypted messaging project. It focuses on providing secure, fast, and synchronized messaging and file sharing across devices for individuals and groups. Telegram Desktop is a consumer product aimed at general consumers. It is available for free. Telegram Desktop is available on Windows.

Telegram Desktop first shipped in 2017. Among its 9 catalogued features are cloud sync, group chats, and media sharing. It exposes integrations via a public API.

Cloud sync
Group chats
Media sharing
Bots support
File sharing
Multi-device
End-to-end encryption
Open source
Large group support

Built with & integrations

Connectors

API

Runs on

WindowsCloud-managed

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tierStore-verified publisher

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed3 Jul · 20:06 UTC
Telegram Desktop verified via crawler:msstore
Source: crawler:msstore · Open

Frequently asked questions about Telegram Desktop

What is Telegram Desktop?: Telegram Desktop focuses on providing secure, fast, and synchronized messaging and file sharing across devices for individuals and groups. It is catalogued under Secure & encrypted messaging on PulseGate.
Who should use Telegram Desktop?: Telegram Desktop is a consumer product built for general consumers.
Does Telegram Desktop have a free plan?: Yes — Telegram Desktop is free to use.
What platforms does Telegram Desktop run on?: Telegram Desktop runs on Windows.
Is Telegram Desktop still active?: Unverified. Telegram Desktop has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to Telegram Desktop?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Telegram, Telegram X, and Telegram.Telegram Telegram X Telegram
When did Telegram Desktop launch?: Telegram Desktop first shipped in 2017.
Does Telegram Desktop have an API or integrations?: Yes — Telegram Desktop exposes a public API.

At a glance

Platforms: Desktop
Languages: English
Built for: general consumers
Model: B2C
Solves: Providing secure, fast, and synchronized messaging and file sharing across devices for individuals and groups.

Registered as

Microsoft Store: 9NZTWSQNTD0S

Developer

Telegrammessengerllp

Index record

Indexed: 3 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 3 Jul 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: telegram-desktop-microsoft-com
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 3 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Recorded source: taxonomy-pass-a.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Canonical URL: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9NZTWSQNTD0S

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