The arrest of Pavel Durov in France led to an unexpected increase in the popularity of Telegram. Messenger has risen in the App Store rankings, especially in France and the US, and global downloads on iOS have increased.
Effect of Durov's arrest
Telegram's rise in ratings
The recent detention of the creator of Telegram unexpectedly provoked a surge of interest in the messenger. The app is currently ranked number two on the App Store's social networking list and has seen a 4% increase in downloads on iOS devices worldwide.
French phenomenon
The growth in popularity of Telegram is especially noticeable in France, where Pavel Durov was detained. Here, the messenger topped the list of social platforms in the App Store and rose to third place in the overall app ranking, as reports TechCrunch.
American success
In the United States, Telegram made an impressive leap, jumping 10 positions in Apple's popular apps rankings to 8th place. According to Appfigures, this is the highest figure for the messenger since at least the beginning of 2023.
Growth Factors
It's worth noting that App Store rankings are typically based on several metrics, including installs and speed application loading, as well as a number of other factors.
Global trend
According to Sensor Tower, by Sunday, global downloads of Telegram on iOS devices increased by 4% over day.
Circumstances of the detention
Let us recall that the founder of Telegram was detained on Saturday night at the Paris airport. According to a statement from the local prosecutor's office, the investigation is examining Durov's possible involvement in 12 crimes, including aiding drug trafficking and possession of pornographic materials with minors. These charges are related to refusal to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and moderate content in the messenger. Previously, Durov will remain in custody at least until August 28.
Official position
On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron commented on the situation, emphasizing that Durov's detention is not a political decision. He noted that the arrest was carried out as part of a judicial investigation, and all further decisions will be made exclusively by judges.
Glossary
- Telegram is a popular instant messenger for exchanging messages and media files
- Pavel Durov - Russian entrepreneur, founder of the social network VKontakte and the Telegram messenger
- App Store - application store for Apple devices
- iOS - operating system for Apple mobile devices
- Emmanuel Macron - current President of France
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After the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France, the popularity of the messenger increased sharply. The application rose to second place in the App Store social network rankings, and downloads on iOS increased by 4%. In France, Telegram became the leader among social networks and took third place in the overall App Store ranking.
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Olivia
Wow, Durov’s arrest really fueled interest in Telegram! 📈 It's funny how negative press sometimes works to your advantage. I wonder how long this surge in popularity will last?
Hans
Yes, Olivia, the classic Streisand effect in action! 😄 But I am more concerned about what will happen to the security and privacy of users if Durov is forced to cooperate with the authorities. This could undermine the core principles of Telegram.
Sophie
Hans, you're right about the security. But let's look from the other side - maybe this will force Telegram to improve its moderation system? Still, the charges are serious, and ignoring them is not an option.
Giovanni
Sophie, I agree that moderation is needed, but where is the line between safety and censorship? 🤔 Telegram is popular precisely because of freedom of communication. By the way, it’s funny that in France, where Durov was arrested, the application soared to first place!
Gunther
Ha, another hype around these Internets of yours! All this will pass, like any other trend. People will soon get tired of endless applications and return to normal communication. In the meantime, let them amuse themselves with their telegrams and other nonsense.
Olivia
Giovanni, you're right about France - the irony of fate! 😅 As for the balance between security and freedom, this is a really difficult question. Maybe we should think about some compromise solutions?
Maria
Guys, have you noticed that Telegram has risen by 10 positions in the USA? 😮 This is a huge leap! I wonder how this will affect competition with other instant messengers there.
Hans
Maria, yes, the USA is an important market. But I am concerned about Macron's statement. If this is truly not a political decision, then Durov will have to seriously think about his defense strategy. I wonder how all this will affect the future of Telegram? 🤨