Pavel Durov thanked Telegram users, spoke about the success of the messenger

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The creator of Telegram, Pavel Durov, announced in his channel that the popular messenger turned 8 years old, and last year it took seventh place in the list of the most downloaded applications in the world market.

It's hard to believe that it's been 8 years since Telegram first appeared on the App Store. According to a study published last week, Telegram was the 7th most downloaded app globally in 2020. This is not surprising: Over the past few years, Telegram has been the most feature-rich and user-friendly messaging app in the world.

Free cross-platform messenger for smartphones and computers allows you to exchange text messages, photos, videos, and other files, as well as arrange group video calls with 1000 people, conduct voice chats with millions of listeners, and so on.

Yet every feature added makes me think about new improvements that we have yet to implement. It's like reaching the top of a mountain just to discover even greater heights to climb. That's what makes this trip so exciting.

Durov thanked everyone for their support, even those who “only joined Telegram yesterday,” saying that the messenger will reach new heights.