Telegram Applies for .gram Domain: Pavel Durov Wants Users to Create Websites With AI
Telegram could soon move beyond messaging and become a platform for personal websites. Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has announced that the company has applied for the .gram top-level domain through ICANN.
If the application is approved, Telegram users could potentially get personalised web addresses such as yourname.gram. Durov also revealed an ambitious idea: users could create interactive websites hosted by Telegram simply by entering a prompt.
What Is the .gram Domain?
A domain extension is the part of a website address that appears after the final dot, such as .com, .org or .net.
Telegram is seeking to add .gram to this list.
Under the proposed system, a Telegram username could potentially become a personalised web address. For example, a user with the username @durov could potentially have an address such as durov.gram.
However, this is not available yet. Telegram’s application still needs to go through ICANN’s approval process.
One Billion Users Could Get Their Own Web Address
The scale of the proposal is particularly interesting.
Telegram has more than one billion monthly active users, according to Pavel Durov. If the .gram application is approved and Telegram implements the plan, the company could potentially offer its huge user base personalised addresses within the new domain space.
This could turn a Telegram username into more than just an identity inside the messaging app. It could become a public-facing web identity.
AI Could Make Website Creation Much Easier
The most interesting part of Durov’s announcement is not just the domain extension.
He said users could be able to create interactive websites hosted by Telegram with a single prompt.
This means users may not need traditional website-building knowledge. Instead of dealing with coding, hosting and complicated website builders, they could describe what they want and let AI help create the website.
For example, a user could potentially ask for a personal portfolio, business page or interactive profile, and Telegram’s system could generate the experience.
The exact AI technology and features have not yet been revealed, so these possibilities should be viewed as part of Telegram’s proposed vision rather than confirmed features.
Telegram Is Already Building a Web Ecosystem
The .gram proposal fits into Telegram’s wider push beyond traditional messaging.
The platform already supports Mini Apps, bots, payments and other interactive services. Mini Apps allow developers to create applications that run inside Telegram, giving users access to services without necessarily leaving the app.
A dedicated .gram domain could add another layer to this ecosystem by giving users and businesses a more traditional web-style identity.
Instead of simply sharing a Telegram username or t.me link, users could eventually share a personalised .gram address.
The Application Is Not an Approval
There is an important point users should understand: Telegram has applied for .gram, but the domain has not been approved yet.
ICANN’s 2026 application window for new generic top-level domains closed on August 12. Reports say more than 1,600 applications were submitted during the round.
The complete list of applicants has not yet been publicly revealed. ICANN’s upcoming “Reveal Day” process is expected to provide more information about the applications.
Therefore, users should not expect .gram websites to become available immediately.
What Would .gram Mean for Telegram Users?
If the proposal becomes reality, it could change the way Telegram users establish an online presence.
A Telegram username could potentially become a gateway to a personal website, portfolio, business page or interactive service.
This would also give Telegram greater control over the infrastructure surrounding its users’ web identities.
However, a .gram address would likely remain part of Telegram’s own domain ecosystem rather than functioning exactly like an independently purchased .com domain. Telegram would operate the top-level domain if its application succeeds.
Why This Could Be a Big Move
Telegram has increasingly positioned itself as more than a messaging application.
The company already offers communities, channels, bots, Mini Apps, payments and AI-related features. A .gram domain could connect many of these services under one digital identity.
For creators and businesses, the idea could be especially interesting. A single Telegram identity could potentially connect messaging, content, payments and a website-like experience.
That could make Telegram a more powerful competitor in the broader digital-platform space.
What Happens Next?
The next major step is ICANN’s evaluation of the application.
If Telegram clears the required process and eventually receives approval, the company would then need to build and launch the .gram domain infrastructure before users could start using addresses such as yourname.gram.
For now, the idea remains a proposal.
But if Telegram successfully turns the concept into reality, the combination of username-based domains, AI website creation and Telegram’s massive user base could make .gram one of the more interesting developments in the future of the web.
Bottom line: Telegram is not simply trying to give users another web address. Pavel Durov’s vision could turn a Telegram username into a complete digital identity—with the possibility of creating an interactive website using little more than an AI prompt.
