Improve the ability to search chat history for Asian regional languages, such as Chinese and Japanese. Telegram's chat history search function is based on words, and is suitable for languages such as…

An option to react to messages using small emoji (e.g.👍,❤️,👎) instead of replying in the chat with messages or stickers. Use Cases 1. Quick feedback that doesn't take up space in the message history.…

Encrypted video calls with three or more people. Telegram has announced plans to launch group video calls in the coming months. Related suggestions: Group Voice Calls, Screen Sharing in Calls

Show a button for sending quick donations to maintainers of bots, groups or channels using cryptocurrency. This could use either an established cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, Etherium, EOS, etc. – or some…

Screen sharing from mobile and desktop apps, in one-on-one calls and voice chats (also in group calls when they become available).

A feature to join Telegram incognito, making the phone number privacy set to Nobody before creating a new account. Current users who have that number added to their contacts list will not get a new c…

A feature to share and experience live videos across groups and channels in Telegram. Broadcasting from a channel or your personal account (in group chats) so that others can view, react, and interact.

Option to set an alternative passcode ("double bottom") that either opens a limited set of chats, opens a different account, or destroys one of the connected accounts completely when entered. Use cases…

An option to pin one of your folders as the main folder instead of All Chats. When you open the app, it would show you the folder you chose. Pressing the back button would bring you back there when you're…

Instant View templates are currently created and maintained by Telegram, the list of supported websites is expanded gradually. Some site owners would like to get IV support for their websites sooner.…

Translating specific messages via the context menu like Twitter does for tweets. Use cases Built-in translations save a lot of time – translating messages on the go would remove the need to move away…

An option to notify all group members or admins using a special mention (e.g. @all and @admins). Use cases Important news and major updates in big communities. Potential issues Some group admins already…

Increase the limit for favorite stickers. The current limit is five stickers. When you add another one, the first sticker is replaced. Use cases Choose a limited set of stickers which you will always…

When setting a profile picture or video that's only visible to contacts (or certain users, groups etc.), allow choosing an alternate picture or video that will be shown to everyone else. Use cases -…

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…

Add Instant View to Telegram Desktop. The feature is there right now for MacOS Telegram App, but missing from regular Telegram Desktop. Preferably, it should open an article in the existing telegram window…

If enabled, the user attempting to join the group/channel will only be able to view the content and send things after being accepted by an administrator (optional: only admins who have the "accept/decline…

Option to lock certain chats with a separate passcode. On a chat-by-chat basis, or for an entire Chat Folder, e.g. the Archive. Use cases Family iPads and other shared devices. Can also be used in environments…

An option to transfer ongoing calls from phone to a desktop PC and vice versa.

An option to add an authenticator app with temporary, one-time passwords (e.g. Authy, Google Authenticator) as another second factor.

A feature to set individual backgrounds for specific chats. Use cases This would make navigation between chats easier, especially for those who have lots of chats or just a visual type of person.

Users receive a notification when one of their contacts becomes available on Telegram. It is currently possible to disable the notification: the new chats will appear in the list without sending a notification.…

Make global search a place to find all communities in channels and public chats.

An option to bookmark/star a message. Marking a message would add it to the separate Starred Messages section on the profile page, for quick access to messages. While Telegram doesn't have Starred Messages…

An option to see your folders when sharing or forwarding messages. Use case Find the chats you were looking for more quickly. Workarounds - Use the search option to find the chat if it's not at the top.…

A feature to mark a message in a channel, and to continue reading the channel from this message. Use cases Long stories, broadcasts, and 'I will read it later' situations. Workaround Forwarding a message…

Option to transfer ownership in groups and channels if the creator was deleted so the first admin with all permissions will become a creator! Thumbs up if you want this to happen 👍 App: all

The Bio section in Telegram profiles is currently always public. Add an option to configure 'Who can see your bio?' to the Privacy and Security Settings. Use cases Putting more sensitive or private info…

An option to automatically check and connect to the best MTProxy if several proxies are available.

An option to mark a message or photo as sensitive before sending. Sensitive messages can be revealed or re-hidden with a tap and default to hidden when a chat is opened. App: all

A message info screen with more information about the 'read' status of messages: When the message was read in private chats. Which group members read the message and at what time. Use cases Knowing…

A feature for viewing, moving, selecting, and deleting all downloaded/cached items (files, media, etc.) in one place, perhaps under Storage Usage in the app's Settings. This can also be enhanced with…

Add ability to record calls in app App: all

Reply to incoming messages from your call partner without leaving another page currently open in the app. Demo – 00:19 on the attached video.

Option to change file name on Telegram without needing to re-upload the file. App: all

An option to view Bot statistics in Bot Father, for example how many users started a conversation with the Bot! App: all

The "contacts on Telegram" section is currently shown in the chat list when you have fewer than 10 chats. Workaround Have more than 10 chats in your list.

An option to share moments (media, like photos or short videos, texts, etc.) with your mutual contacts (this can be adapted with granular privacy permissions) to view, interact, and forward. Such statuses…

An optional extension to the backtick syntax to specify a language to highlight. Similar examples are the likes of Gitlab and GitHub comments.

Voice calls with three or more people. Related suggestion: Group Video Calls Workaround You can use Voice Chats in any of your groups to achieve similar goals.

Show posts from channels you're subsribed to in a single view, one post after another – without the need to open each channel seprately to see what's new. Like Twitter and other feed-based social networks.…

Sometimes you don't want to see messages from people you blocked, even in the groups you share with them. Such messages could be automatically collapsed and hidden under a spoiler (like 'You blocked Doge.…

An option to create Secret Chats using the multiplatform Telegram Desktop client.

You currently need a phone number to sign up for Telegram. Add an option to sign up using an email address or another method, like some messengers do (e.g., Wire, Matrix, Threema, Session). Potential…

Reply only on parts of a message. This would be very useful, if someone wrote a very long message and you only want to refer to one or two sentences - or even only one or a few words.  If you click on…

Allow choosing a profile picture for users in your contacts who didn't upload one. These images would only be visible to you. Use cases - Improve the visual appeal of your chat list. - Find people more…