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\n Telegram disappears from App Store worldwide
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\n Founder Pavel Durov has faced accusations in several countries of failing to curb criminal activity on the platform\n <\/div>\n


\n Published 4 Aug, 2026 01:53
\n | Updated 4 Aug, 2026 01:56<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Telegram has disappeared from Apple\u2019s App Store, with users in multiple countries reporting they can no longer download the popular messaging service.<\/p>\n

The platform, which claims more than 1 billion monthly active users, has long faced accusations in several countries of lax content moderation and failing to crack down on illegal activity.<\/p>\n

Users began reporting problems downloading the app on Tuesday shortly after 01:00 GMT. No official reason has been given for the removal.<\/p>\n

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