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Custom icons for folders
Add the ability to choose icons for folders on mobile platforms – like in Telegram Desktop and Telegram macOS. Sync them on all devices. Use cases - Find folders you're looking for more easily. - Save…
Nov 17, 2020Android
27887
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Add an option to disable auto-ordering of sticker packs on mobile
Add an option to disable auto-ordering of sticker packs. If you have a lot of packs, it make sense to order them in a way that makes it easy for you to find the right sticker. This has been the behaviour…
Sep 19, 2022FixedAndroid
221885
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A “Reply privately” button for messages sent in groups
An Reply privately button in context menu for messages sent to a group so you can reply and preserve the context of the original message by showing a preview of the replied message and a button to open…
Jan 26, 2021General, Android
35239
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Add the possibility to jump back to the message you are replying to
If you try to tap on the reply box, it just shows this UI instead of letting you jump. Holding it doesn't work, and there's no option for that in this new UI either. I suspect this might get "not a bug…
Oct 31, 2023FixedAndroid
20219
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[Folders] Mark a folder as read
Add the ability to mark all chats in a folder as read on mobile and desktop apps.
Dec 26, 2020FixedAndroid, macOS
21198
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Standalone watchOS app
An independent Watch app that allows the user to receive messages and reply to them even when their paired iPhone is out of range.
Dec 12, 2019FixedwatchOS
32193
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[iOS Focus Mode] Allow/mute notifications from people
Hi! Please, integrate Telegram with iOS 15 Focus Mode. For example, if I turn on the "Work" mode, I will receive only notifications from work contacts. If I turn on the "Personal" mode - notifications…
Oct 6, 2021Fixed
66190
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Chat Export in other apps other than Telegram Desktop
An option to export chats, including all the media they contain, using mobile apps. Workaround This feature is currently available in Telegram Desktop. Go to Settings > Advanced > Export Telegram data.…
Dec 12, 2019Android, macOS, WebK, WebA, Android X
23185
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Request for Improved Reaction Management in Telegram Group Administrations
I am suggesting the implementation of two new features for group administrators. First, it would be extremely useful if group administrators had the ability to delete specific reactions within the group.…
Jan 29, 2023
5173
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Double-time playback for shorter audio files
2x playback is currently available for voice and video messages, as well as any audio files longer than 20 minutes. It could be expanded to audio files of any length. Use cases Handy when listening to…
Dec 12, 2019Android, macOS, Telegram Desktop
22171
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Search in Instant View
An option to search inside Instant View articles. The Android app offers this feature. Workaround You can open articles in Safari (or another browser app) and use the internal search there.
Dec 11, 2019
3139
Added
Blur brush in the media editor in order to censor objects
Add the option of a brush that allows to distort or blur part of the images, and thus provide extra security with the data shared in the photos.
Jan 29, 2021FixedAndroid
12138
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Free movement of gifts, paid or free to solve telegram
<b>Add a function to move gifts in the "Gifts" tab</b>   So that we can move gifts without any problems. The moving function is useful. Here's why:   ✅ I'll create a single large story from the animations.  …
Apr 27
34129
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Hidden chats
An option to hide specific chats from the Chat List. Use cases A way of chat management to keep only important conversations in the main tab and vice versa. Also, a privacy measure protecting from unwanted…
Dec 12, 2019Android
12120
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🖼️ Profile Photo Quality
🔹 Request to Improve Telegram Profile Photo Quality The quality of images significantly decreases after being set as a profile photo on Telegram, causing details to be lost. Please consider allowing support…
Nov 13, 2025
19113
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[Calls] Don't store the call entries if call was started from a secret chat
Call history entires for calls started from secret chats could be stored in the secret chat so users don't have to manually delete the cloud chat that is automatically created after finishing the call.
Dec 23, 2020Android, Android X, Calls
14105
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Color hex
on telegram macOS, when you type a hex color code, like this #46c8f5, it has a nice little square in the color the code is representing. My suggestion is, to being this feature to all platforms. App:…
Dec 24, 2020Android, Telegram Desktop
9100
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Integrate the new Status with Focus mode!
Since iOS 15 Apple released some new APIs to apps know when focus mode are on or not. iMessage use it to notify other contacts when the message recipient are with Focus mode on and probably won't see…
Sep 3, 2022
499
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Allow automatically downloading files/media from a specific channel
Allow automatically downloading files/media from a specific channel, so that all new files/media posted to the channel are automatically downloaded to the user's device. I'm aware there is already a setting…
Jan 13, 2021Telegram Desktop, Android, macOS
2090
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[Calls] Add a ringing timeout
There is no timeout for calls that are not picked up, so it will be ringing forever. Ringing could automatically finish after a certain amount of time, e.g. 30 seconds.
Dec 23, 2020FixedGeneral, Calls, Android, Telegram Desktop
1673
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Off Internet Messaging.
I would like an option for off internet messaging, using bluetooth, non-internet LAN, ad-hoc wifi or scatternet. (Similar to the Briar App). it would also be nice for devices with internet access to be…
Dec 26, 2020Android
2672
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Sync Default Chat Folder with Focus Mode through Focus Filter API
Sync Chat Folders with Focus Mode through Focus Filter API. For example that helps to mute entertainment groups in work time and vice versa. Documentation: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/a…
Nov 6, 2022
1467
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Show formatted text from the chat list
It could be useful to see Bold, Italic, Underline, Strikethrough and Monospace format of text messages from the Chat List. Telegram X is the only app which display it, as you can see on the last screenshot.
Jan 15, 2021FixedAndroid, Telegram Desktop, macOS
764
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Folders for Saved Messages
Folders for Saved Messages chat, that would look like the Chat Folders on main screen, they would be implemented and probably would function the same way as on the main page but in the Saved Messages…
Dec 24, 2021
461
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[Tablet mode] Toggle to use full width chat view
Ability to see the chats view in full screen by hidding the chats view.
Mar 3, 2021Tablet, Android
1560
Added
Custom text tone setting request
I have a custom text tone I would love to use on telegram. Please introduce this option!! :)
Feb 5, 2022
52
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Show notification previews when the app is locked with a passcode
An option to see previews with the sender's name and message text in notifications – even when the app is locked with a passcode. Partial Workaround This feature is available in Telegram X for Android.…
Nov 16, 2020Android, Telegram Desktop, macOS
1851
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Instant lock
A feature to lock the app automatically when minimized. Workaround Tap the Lock Icon at the top of the Chat List; this will immediately lock the app.
Dec 12, 2019FixedAndroid
345
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I would prefer the old look in my iOS 18.x device
I would prefer the old design on my ios 18.x devices or at least have an option to turn off the Liquid Glass style.
Oct 11, 2025
443
Added
[iOS 15] Show contact profile pictures in notifications
iOS 15 brought the possibility to show the contact picture directly in the notification, like the Android. However the Telegram isn’t showing it yet! Please, add the contact picture in the notification.
Sep 20, 2021Fixed
1742
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New video player features
New video player features: - AirPlay; - Subtitles (adding your own); - Playback speed; - Rewind setting (5/15/30 seconds); - Interaction with the keyboard (play / pause); - Support for MKV format. P.…
Mar 23, 2021
541
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Improve drawing on a image
Improve the quality of drawing on the photos. In the file attached you will see comparison Telegram (Red text) vs WhatsApp (Green text) drawing. What to improve: - Make "brush/pen" to draw smoother lines.…
Dec 27, 2020FixedAndroid
540
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Picture-in-Picture for Video feature ruins my user experience
Recently Telegram got new adjustment: “Picture-in-Picture Mode – simply swipe up... Swiping down still closes the video.”. This swipe up we use to scroll list of messages from old to new, so natively…
Nov 2, 2024
1339
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Add a notice to bots that have been inactive for a while
Users ask why X bot doesn't reply. A common case is @StoreBot, which was quite popular when the bots were launched, but now it has been abandoned years ago. Suggestion Add a notice informing to the user…
May 26, 2021General, Android, Bot API
837
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Emoji search
Finding emojis when using the conversarion history search function.
May 1, 2021
132
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Selective “friend is choosing sticker” option
Hello! Is it possible to make new option “choosing sticker” be selective? When person sees that I am choosing a sticker, an element of surprise disappears Also, I feel pressure knowing that my friend…
Sep 7, 2021
932
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Telegram Stories
Telegram Stories (iOS). Design description - https://telegra.ph/My-suggestion-for-the-Telegram-Stories-01-25
Jan 25, 2022
1231
Added
Disabling auto-save of photos in the photo app taken in the Telegram app
Admin Dog Comment This is the expected behavior at the moment. It may change in future. Before the 8.8 update in Telegram on iOS, photos taken in the app were not saved to the device gallery. As they…
Jun 25, 2022ClosedAndroid
1031
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iOS shortcuts
Create Siri shortcuts commands for Telegram iOS.
Feb 5, 2021
830
Added
Alternative Tab Bar for Folders in the bottom of Display
Alternative Tab Bar for Folders in the Bottom of Display (above other tabs: Contacts, Chats, Settings) instead of top of display. The feature removes a level from header and makes UI more simple, because…
Jul 14, 2021
330
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Ability to add chats to a folder from search results
It would be handy to allow adding chats to existing folders directly from search results. * This feature is currently available in the macOS app Workaround Edit the folder and filter from Add Chats…
May 5, 2021FixedAndroid, Telegram Desktop
229
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System-wide Picture in Picture support for video calls
Can Telegram’s iOS devs look through apple’s new iOS 15 function in AVKit AVPictureInPictureVideoCallViewController? Will PiP be available for video calls in Telegram? https://developer.apple.com/doc…
Jul 15, 2021Fixed
1029
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A Simple Group video/voice call without the use of a Group chat.
I would like to use Group Video/Voice call without the use of a group chat. When using calls within the group chat it does not ring their phones that a call is incoming and by the time they do look the…
Jul 30, 2021
229
Added
More poll options
Add additional poll options over the 10 limit. Possibly 20-30. Thank you for considering.
Mar 18, 2025
29
Added
Merge imported messages by time sent
After importing chat would be better if telegram and imported messages are sorted by time (not telegram messages followed by all imported messages) because if imported chat is long it is inconvenient…
Jan 28, 2021
128
Added
Mute Feature for unread messages count
I am sometimes in large groups e.g my University group consists of 1000+ members and a lot of messages are coming in every minute that are just small talk and nothing relevant. However sometimes messages…
May 11, 2021
228
Added
Multiple channels in one discussion chat
Multiple channels using the same discussion group chat. For example, at my college, we have different channels for each subject (we post important things) and then we have a group chat where we discuss…
Sep 22, 2021Android, Telegram Desktop
128
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Option to access groups/channels you left and you're the owner
An option in settings that let you access to a list of groups/channels you are the owner and you have left but they still exist and there is no way to recover since there are nobody in them or the invite…
Feb 3, 2021Android, Telegram Desktop, macOS
127
Added
function to off Liquid Glass in Telegram
please, add a function to return to the old UI(without a Liquid Glass)
Oct 12, 2025
127
Added
Option to send share sheet text in same message as shared image
I share image files into Telegram using the share extension regularly. Sometimes, I would like to be able to type a description for the image, so that it sends as part of the same message as the image.…
Dec 30, 2020
826