🎂8️⃣ It’s hard to believe it’s been 8 years since Telegram first appeared in the App Store.

According to research published last week, Telegram became the 7th most downloaded application worldwide in 2020. This is not surprising: for the last several years, Telegram has been the most feature-rich and user-friendly messaging app in the world.

And yet, every single feature we add makes me think of new improvements we are yet to implement. It’s like reaching a peak of a mountain only to discover greater heights to climb from the new vantage point. That is what makes this journey so exciting.

Thank you all for believing in Telegram early. And even if you just joined Telegram yesterday, it is still very early. From here, we shall reach new heights 🏔

🥇Telegram is the fastest growing mobile app in 2021, leading this year’s Top Breakout Chart by Appannie.

This means that the number of active users on Telegram increased faster than on any other mobile app in the world.

2021 will be remembered as the year when people grew tired of being disrespected by greedy corporations and chose the privacy and consistency of Telegram.

And yet, there's so much more that we have in store for you. Thank you for joining Telegram early and taking this incredible journey with us 🎉