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A Telegram fork preserving the classic UI from before the Liquid Glass era.
F-Droid repository metadata
Forkgram Classic is a fork of Telegram for Android with a single purpose: to preserve the classic interface — the era before "Liquid Glass".
It is based on Forkgram and inherits its quality-of-life tweaks, with no telemetry, no analytics and no third-party endpoints — all traffic goes only to Telegram's official servers.
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How to install
- Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
- Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
- Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
- If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.
Data safety
- Every file is checked against its published SHA-256 before it is listed.
- Files are scanned for malware on every update.
- The permissions each app requests are listed on its own page.
- Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.
Frequently asked questions
What is Forkgram Classic?
A Telegram fork preserving the classic UI from before the Liquid Glass era.
Who develops Forkgram Classic?
Forkgram Classic is developed by 23rd.
Which Android version does Forkgram Classic require?
Forkgram Classic requires Android API 23 or later.
What is the current version of Forkgram Classic?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 13.0.2.0.
Which license does Forkgram Classic use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists GPL-2.0-or-later.
Where is the source code for Forkgram Classic?
https://github.com/forkgram/forkgram-classic
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