Last checked · Check before installing; only use the official link.
Today: 1 listed problem, all with a fix. Update and you're fine.
Last checked . The Telegram messaging app for computers.
The minimum safe version
You're covered against everything listed here if you're on Telegram 7.2.9 or newer.
Where this number comes from:
- NVD: CVE-2026-107181 (Oct 7, 2026)
- Telegram Desktop release v7.2.9 (Sep 17, 2026)
How to check your version
These steps only look. They do not change anything.
On Windows
Easy way: Open Telegram. Open Settings. The version number is shown in Settings (look under Advanced or at the bottom).
Or type this in PowerShellRead-only. It only reads the version and changes nothing.
Get-ItemProperty 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\*','HKLM:\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\*','HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\*' -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | Where-Object DisplayName -like '*Telegram*' | Select-Object DisplayName,DisplayVersion
On Mac
Easy way: Open Telegram. Menu bar: Telegram > About Telegram.
Or type this in TerminalRead-only. It only reads the version and changes nothing.
defaults read "/Applications/Telegram.app/Contents/Info" CFBundleShortVersionString
On Linux
Easy way: Open the app and look in its Help or About menu, or check your software manager.
How to update Telegram
Telegram Desktop updates itself. You can also download the newest version from the official site.
On Windows
- Open Telegram > Settings > Advanced and check the version.
- Install the update it offers, or download it from desktop.telegram.org.
On Mac
- Open Telegram > Settings > Advanced and check the version.
- Install the update it offers, or download it from desktop.telegram.org.
On Linux
- Open Telegram > Settings > Advanced and check the version.
- Install the update it offers, or download it from desktop.telegram.org.
Official update page Official website
Check before installing, and only use the official link. Never install an "update" from a pop-up, email or ad.
Latest problems (1)
- Telegram Desktop: clicking a bad link could let someone take over your account. Update to 7.2.9 or newer. Patched: update now updated Oct 27, 2026
For AI agents
This app as data, with minimum_safe_version: /products/telegram-desktop.json. What changed lately: /changes.json. Read-only checks only; ask before installing anything.