Telegram Web brings the messaging service to the browser, with cloud-based chats that stay in sync across devices. It is aimed at people who want to send messages, join groups and follow channels without installing a separate desktop program. Open the site, sign in to an account and start a conversation from the chat list. The app runs in its own window when installed and can receive content shared from other apps.
A cloud-based messaging app for chats, groups and channels, accessible from the browser.
What you can do
Send and receive messages in one-to-one and group chats
Follow channels and keep conversations in a single chat list
Install the web app to run it in a standalone window
Receive content shared from other apps
Publisher / site
Telegram
Category
Social
Platforms
iOS, Android, Desktop
Languages detected
en
APP PREVIEWS
See Telegram Web before you open it.
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BEST FOR
Decide whether Telegram Web fits your needs.
Useful for
Send and receive messages in one-to-one and group chats
Follow channels and keep conversations in a single chat list
Install the web app to run it in a standalone window
Receive content shared from other apps
Before you choose
Free pricing
Available on iOS, Android, Desktop
The installed identity is derived from the start URL instead of an explicit manifest ID.
INSTALL GUIDE
Install Telegram Web from its official site.
1
Open the official web app
Use the Open site button above in a current version of Chrome, Edge or Safari.
2
Choose the browser install action
Select Install app, or use Add to Home Screen from the browser share or main menu.
3
Confirm and launch
The installed app opens from the device launcher. Browser and platform support can vary.
PWA AUDIT
How well does Telegram Web work as an installed app?
The product overview above helps you choose the service. This independent technical section checks its install experience, browser integration and current PWA signals.
CAPABILITY REPORT
Detected web app capabilities.
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Standalone app window
Requests the “standalone” display mode when launched.
experience
not found
Advanced window modes
Declares preferred window modes beyond the basic display setting.
experience
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Preferred orientation
Requests a preferred device orientation.
experience
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Custom launch behavior
Controls how repeated launches reuse or create app windows.
experience
detected
Service worker detected
Registration appears in the page source; offline behavior still needs a runtime test.
experience
not found
App shortcuts
Offers quick actions from the installed app icon.
integration
declared
Receives shared content
Can appear in the system share sheet using POST.
integration
not found
File handlers
Can register supported file types with the operating system.
integration
not found
Protocol handlers
Can open supported custom link protocols.
integration
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Related native app
Links the PWA to a related application on another platform.
integration
declared
1 install preview
Screenshots can be shown in richer installation prompts.
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Adaptive Android icon
Provides an icon that can fill different launcher shapes.
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Monochrome icon
Provides a themed single-color icon for supported surfaces.
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APP IDENTITYComputed from start URLhttps://web.telegram.org/a/
