# Telegram Desktop

> Official Telegram desktop app

The fast, open-source Telegram client for Windows, macOS and Linux.

- Source: https://github.com/telegramdesktop/tdesktop
- Homepage: https://desktop.telegram.org/
- License: GPL-3.0
- Language: C++
- Stars: 33089
- Forks: 7284
- Contributors: 222
- Last commit: 2026-10-02
- Latest release: v7.2.9 (2026-09-17)
- Purpose: Communication
- Runs on: Desktop
- For: Personal

## Worth score: 79/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 23/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 13/15
- Readiness: 8/15

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/telegramdesktop/tdesktop
Updated: 2026-10-03