A cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging app with a focus on security and speed.
Publisher’s description
What is Telegram Desktop?
Telegram Desktop by Telegram FZ-LLC is open-source Windows software in the chat & messaging category. It ranks 3rd 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 EXE (Inno Setup) and Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 7.3.3, released on October 21, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 221 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 40 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,033,878 times. The source code on GitHub (telegramdesktop/tdesktop) has 33,328 stars. Similar programs include Signal, Slack and Discord.
Project description on GitHub: “Telegram Desktop messaging app”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 40 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
In short: Telegram Desktop is an open-source chat & messaging tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Telegram Desktop 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:
865CD80080EF1948BD818000C05FE81CABBBD0688A91C2CF8978F9CC73FD5A06· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the telegramdesktop/tdesktop repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- Pinned dependencies2
- Code review0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Security policy0
- Static code analysis0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 221 versions ›221 versions over 6 years · about 40 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.3.3Latest | October 21, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 7.3.2 | October 20, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 7.3.1 | October 10, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 7.3.0 | October 9, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
| 7.2.9 | September 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 7.2.8 | September 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 7.2.7 | September 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 7.2.5 | September 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Telegram.TelegramDesktop -echoco install telegram.install -yscoop install extras/telegramtd-setup-win-x64-7.3.3.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask telegram-desktopflatpak install flathub org.telegram.desktopInformation
- Publisher
- Telegram FZ-LLC
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/telegramdesktop/tdesktop
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- 15+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup), Portable
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 7.3.3
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 221
- Updates / year
- 39.7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,033,878
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 33,328
- GitHub forks
- 7,442
- Website
- desktop.telegram.org
- winget ID
- Telegram.TelegramDesktop
- Chocolatey package
- telegram.install
- Scoop package
- extras/telegram
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Telegram Desktop free?
Yes. Telegram Desktop is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-only licence.
Is Telegram Desktop 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 Telegram Desktop 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.
Can Telegram Desktop be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Telegram Desktop run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Telegram Desktop?
The versions page lists all 221 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use Telegram Desktop without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Telegram Desktop?
Signal, Slack, Discord, Rocket.Chat and Viber. The alternatives page compares them.
