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Telegram briefly disappeared from the Apple App Store due to CSAM

AppleInsider • Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Telegram was removed from the App Store briefly Monday after CSAM was posted by a user. The app was restored after the content was removed. Telegram was removed then returned to the App Store Telegram is known widely as a secure alternative to Messenger, WhatsApp, and iMessage . Its cross-platform availability and options for end-to-end encryption have made it attractive to privacy and security-conscious users. Reports began showing up across social media of Telegram disappearing from the Apple App Store around 9:30 p.m. EST on Monday night. Users searching the App Store or opening a direct link to the app showed that it was no longer available. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Telegram was removed from the App Store briefly Monday after CSAM was posted by a user.

The app was restored after the content was removed.

Telegram was removed then returned to the App Store Telegram is known widely as a secure alternative to Messenger, WhatsApp, and iMessage .

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