Telegram for macOS

telegram · v13.0,283305 • auto-updates

7.5

Messaging app with a focus on speed and security

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brew install --cask telegram

Compare with: vs. Signal vs. Telegram Desktop vs. WeChat for Mac vs. Viber

Conflicts with: telegram@beta

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Install trend

Trust Score 4/10

✗ Open source +0

✗ Active development +0

✗ Licensed +0

✓ Auto-updates +1

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1

Version History

v13.0,283305

9d ago13.0,283301→13.0,283305

9d ago12.10,282985→13.0,283301

1mo ago12.9,282555→12.10,282985

3mo ago12.8,282011→12.9,282555

3mo ago12.8,282010→12.8,282011

4mo ago12.8,282009→12.8,282010

4mo ago12.7,281600→12.8,282009

4mo ago12.7,281598→12.7,281600

4mo ago12.7,281596→12.7,281598

4mo ago12.7,281567→12.7,281596

+ 8 older versions

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Telegram for macOS is a messaging app that emphasizes speed and security, offering cross-platform communication with features like secret chats and file sharing. Its focus on privacy and end-to-end encryption makes it ideal for users who value secure communication, including professionals and privacy-conscious individuals.

Telegram for macOS is a messaging app that provides fast and secure communication with features like secret chats, file sharing, and cross-platform support.

Maturity: The app is mature and widely used, with frequent updates and a strong user base.

Community: There have been concerns raised about the app logging pasted messages to syslog, even in secret chats, which has caused some privacy concerns among users. Reddit discussions are limited, with a focus on alternative clients and integrations.