Telegram Messenger user reviews, decoded

High confidence · Latest 120 of 1.4K total reviews analyzed

Frustrated

Fresh user feedback skews frustrated. Users appreciate fast and secure messaging architecture supports large group communication without degrading image or video quality and cross-platform cloud synchronization allows users to switch between devices without losing chat history or data, but report mandatory payment requirements for sms verification codes prevent new users from accessing their accounts.

Rating: 4.0

Reviews: 1.4K

Confidence: high

The latest update failed to address the widespread frustration regarding paid login verification, as complaints about access fees remain the dominant theme in post-update reviews.

How did the latest release land?

Overall
3.8/ 5
★★★★★
(17.6M)
Current version
4.0/ 5
+0.2 vs overall
★★★★★
(281.6K)
Main signal post-update: fast and secure messaging architecture supports large group communication without degrading image or video quality.

Sentiment over time

Weekly average rating and review volume across stores, last 90 days.

How have ratings & review volume moved?

Rating, review sentiment, and total reviews over time, with release markers showing the post-launch impact.

Rating over time

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Review themes

Praise

What users love

  • Fast and secure messaging architecture supports large group communication without degrading image or video quality
  • Cross-platform cloud synchronization allows users to switch between devices without losing chat history or data
Complaint

Common complaints

  • Mandatory payment requirements for SMS verification codes prevent new users from accessing their accounts
Request

Most requested

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