Telegram was briefly removed from Apple's App Store without any explanation, raising questions about the sudden takedown and whether it was linked to regulatory or policy concerns. Checks also found that the application was not available on Apple’s marketplace at the time. However, it has not been confirmed that the messaging app has been restored for users. The app was unavailable earlier on Monday, with users accessing its App Store listing being met with a message stating, “The page you're looking for can't be found.”
Telegram later confirmed the restoration in a statement but did not provide details on why the app was removed or what led to the temporary unavailability.
"Telegram has been restored on the App Store and should soon be available again for all users," the company said.
In its statement issued to Bloomberg, Apple said that it removed Telegram from the App Store after identifying content on the platform that violated its App Store policies. The company highlighted that the content was related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), which is strictly prohibited under its guidelines.
"The app was subsequently restored after the developer promptly removed the content and banned the user who posted it," the statement said.
Most recently, the platform faced a temporary ban in India amid allegations of the circulation of a NEET paper leak via its channels. Its founder, Pavel Durov has also faced criminal investigations abroad, adding to the scrutiny surrounding Telegram's moderation practices.
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