Telegram Faces Scrutiny: How its popularity compares to other social networks

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[{"selector":"#anim-236ef076-5181-4fa9-86e1-f7fc525b0a6e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-32.4218748939766%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] After France, messaging platform Telegram is now also facing an investigation by Indian authorities.

[{"selector":"#anim-74760eb3-b583-42f6-8918-3a4bd19a482e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(57.750000051850726%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The platform is under investigation in India for allegations that illegal content—ranging from fraud, extortion, and drugs to gambling—is being shared by users without any oversight by the platform.

[{"selector":"#anim-ce8da107-b12b-4a5f-b4da-5e1d512a7c5d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(24.966130088428347%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Similar concerns were raised by French authorities leading to the arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, in Paris over the weekend.

[{"selector":"#anim-3ece66de-e001-465d-8242-afdf2bf724a9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-35.35475489527387%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] As Telegram faces scrutiny, let’s take a look at its popularity compared to other social networks as of April 2024, according to data compiled by Statista:

FACEBOOK

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YOUTUBE

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INSTAGRAM

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WHATSAPP

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TIK TOK

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WECHAT

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FACEBOOK MESSENGER

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TELEGRAM

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