Is Telegram preparing to enter the US market?

Rumors have been circulating for a while, but now more and more analysts are pointing to a serious possibility: Telegram is preparing for a full-scale entry into the Western market, with the United States likely to be the first major step.

This is no small move. The US is one of the most competitive markets globally, dominated by giants like WhatsApp, iMessage, and Messenger. However, even a small increase in Telegram’s market share in the US could unlock massive opportunities.

What do the numbers say?

According to open data sources like Statista, DataReportal, and SensorTower:

• Telegram ranks between 8th and 10th among social platforms in the US.

• Around 5–8% of Telegram’s global user base is located in the United States.

• This translates to approximately 20–25 million monthly active users in the US alone.

And this number is steadily growing—by 10–20% annually—especially among a digitally fluent, niche-savvy audience, including:

• Crypto communities

• Web3 and DeFi users

• Private and direct marketing professionals

• Niche info-business creators and consultants

Telegram’s appeal to these groups lies in its balance of privacy, flexibility, and minimal algorithmic interference. If the platform continues to invest in the US market and strengthens local integrations, it could soon challenge the status quo—even in such a saturated landscape.