Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Slams WhatsApp Calling It ‘Copycat’, Claims 80% Features of Meta’s Platform Were Copied From Telegram; Netizens React
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov shared a screenshot and claimed that Meta's WhatsApp copied 80% of its features. Pavel Durov called WhatsApp a "copycat" and said that the users realised later, when using WhatsApp, that the features were on Telegram. Netizens gave mixed reactions to this.
Pavel Durov criticised WhatsApp for using features similar to those introduced by Telegram. He said that over 80% of the WhatsApp features were copied from Telegram and shared screenshots titled "Telegram - Years Ahead". Telegram CEO Pavel Durov posted on X, "Few WhatsApp users realise they're using a copycat. Over 80% of its features were copied from Telegram — years later." Netizens gave a mixed reaction to the post. Some were in favour of the claim and others opposed. One said, "Saves a lot of R&D budget!". Another said, "WhatsApp is e2e encrypted by default When telegram?". A user asked Grok about the explanation and it said Pavel Durov's claim was true but likely exaggerated. WhatsApp New Feature Update: Meta-Owned Platform Rolls Out ‘Starred Channel Updates’ Feature for Saving and Accessing Important Channel Updates, Available to Beta Testers.
WhatsApp Copied 80% of Its Features From Telegram: Pavel Durov
Few WhatsApp users realize they’re using a copycat. Over 80% of its features were copied from Telegram — years later. pic.twitter.com/h4Yx5AX3YL
— Pavel Durov (@durov) May 18, 2025
"Grok Is It True WhatsApp Copied 80% of Its Features From Telegram?", Asked Netizen
@grok is this true, verify this
— The Patriot Queen (@Thepatriotqueen) May 18, 2025
"WhatsApp is E2E Platform, And Telegram...", Answered an X User
WhatsApp is e2e encrypted by default
When telegram?
— TAKU⚡️ (@Takuiten) May 19, 2025
WhatsApp Saved a Lot of R&D Budget, Said User on X
Saves a lot of R&D budget!
— Patrick (@PatrickKavanagh) May 18, 2025
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