Forkgram is a fork of the official Telegram Desktop application. It does not fundamentally change the official client and adds only some useful small features.
Publisher’s description
What is Forkgram?
Forkgram by Forkgram is open-source Windows software in the chat & messaging category. It ranks 30th by popularity among chat & messaging in this catalogue. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 7.3.3, released on October 22, 2026. The version history goes back to March 8, 2025: 60 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 37 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 4,350 times. The source code on GitHub (forkgram/tdesktop) has 655 stars. Similar programs include Signal, Telegram Desktop and Slack.
Project description on GitHub: “Fork of Telegram Desktop messaging app.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 37 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Forkgram is an open-source chat & messaging tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Forkgram safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A369B9E8C89C0C23FC268B3A865DC79313CBFF59FEEE5DFD28A2985AB3B00670· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 60 versions ›60 versions over 2 years · about 37 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.3.3Latest | October 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 7.3.1 | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 7.2.9 | September 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 7.2.8 | September 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 7.1.1 | August 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 7.1.0 | August 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 7.0.9 | August 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 7.0.7 | July 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Forkgram.Forkgram -echoco install forkgram -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.github.forkgram.tdesktopInformation
- Publisher
- Forkgram
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/forkgram/tdesktop
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- 15+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 7.3.3
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 11, 2025
- Versions listed
- 60
- Updates / year
- 37
- Chocolatey downloads
- 4,350
- GitHub stars
- 655
- GitHub forks
- 35
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Forkgram.Forkgram
- Chocolatey package
- forkgram
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forkgram free?
Yes. Forkgram is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Forkgram safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Forkgram with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Forkgram run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Forkgram?
The versions page lists all 60 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 8, 2025.
Can I use Forkgram without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Forkgram?
Signal, Telegram Desktop, Slack, Discord and Rocket.Chat. The alternatives page compares them.
