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Fixed
iOS badge counter shows unread messages, even when all chats are read
Badge counters inside the app and on the app's icon may sometimes show unread messages while there are no unread chats in the list. Workaround Tap 10 times on the Settings tab icon > Reindex Unread Counters.…
Nov 12, 2020Issue, iOS
123685
Added
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All users are welcome to create new entries, view existing entries and vote on them. What is this for? This platform is a place where users can vote for feature suggestions for Telegram or report issues…
Dec 23, 2020ClosedTip
84330
Fixed
Missing parts of message history
Your help needed: The team needs help with app's logs. Messages are missing on mobile but visible on Telegram Web and Desktop. Notifications of new messages are received, but messages don't appear in…
Feb 15, 2022Issue, Android
66298
Fixed
Incoming call from 'Unknown' when receiving messages / viewing stories
Workaround Updating to iOS 15 or later may resolve this issue. Please check if your phone is compatible with iOS v15,16,17,18. Steps to reproduce 1. Receive new message or view story 2. An incoming…
May 11Issue, iOS
168
Added
An option to disable the Stories feature
An option in the app settings to completely disable the Stories feature to reduce visual clutter. Official Response: Stories take up no extra space in the Telegram UI – but if you'd prefer not to see…
Jul 21, 2023Suggestion, General
14786788
Added
Shadowsocks proxy support
Add Built-in VMess, Shadowsocks, SSR, Trojan-GFW proxies support The ( vmess / vmess1 / ss / ssr / trojan ) proxy link in the message can be clicked
Apr 11, 2021Suggestion, General
1016253
Added
Improve the ability to search chat history for Asian regional languages, such as Chinese and Japanese
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…
Dec 23, 2020Suggestion, General
1943584
Added
Silent sign up
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…
Dec 12, 2019Suggestion
1473058
Added
The sticker text is covered of the time of the message
The time of the message is displayed on the sticker. It is not comfortable to read sticker. It often happens that time covers part of the text on the sticker. And if the sticker is sent from the channel…
Mar 20, 2022Android, Suggestion
102235
1:52
Added
Emergency passcode to hide chats
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…
Feb 27, 2021Suggestion
651762
Added
Group Video Calls
Group Video Calls has been implemented in June 2021. Related suggestions: Group Video Calls with Contacts, Screen Sharing in private chats.
Dec 11, 2019FixedSuggestion, Calls
1011754
Added
Cryptocurrency donations for bots, groups and channels
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…
Dec 25, 2020Suggestion, General
1321708
Added
Chat permissions: Can Talk
Please add chat permission: Can Talk. How it works If it's enabled, user can talk in a voice chat. Otherwise user is muted. For users In apps it would be useful for chat owners - they will be able to…
Aug 3, 2021Suggestion, General
181641
Added
Notify all group members
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…
Nov 4, 2019Suggestion
1291572
Added
Choose a different default folder instead of "All Chats"
This feature is available as part of Telegram Premium. 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…
Nov 16, 2020FixedSuggestion
761412
Added
Unlimited favorite stickers
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…
Dec 11, 2019Suggestion
761368
0:27
Fixed
Removing the restriction of adding members to Telegram groups
1: We enter the group 2: In the add member section 3: Selection of contacts or members 4: Add to the group But no member is added to our group Steps to reproduce 1: We enter the group 2: In the add member…
Jan 31, 2024Issue
551335
Fixed
Live streams have low speed audio resulting in almost no sound
Since the latest stable update, audio from Live Streams is missing. The audio track is actually slightly audible if you max out the volume of your device, but it will be barely noticeable, and feels extremely…
Jan 4FixedIssue, iOS
81317
Added
Partial reply
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…
Jan 23, 2021FixedSuggestion, General
761291
Added
Disable "New Contact Joined" chats
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.…
Dec 11, 2019Suggestion, General
811192
Added
Allow adding Bots (Web Apps) to the Attachment Menu to all bots
Now only selected bots can be added to the Attachment Menu. But as a developer of inline bots, I see this as a barrier to make telegram a better messenger Let users decide, what they want to see in their…
Apr 17, 2022Suggestion, General
471171
Added
Alternate profile pictures
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 -…
Nov 17, 2020FixedSuggestion
571087
Added
Armenian language official translation in telegram
Dear Telegram administration. We ask you to make the translation of the Armenian language official in telegram. Not a few people speak Armenian, and a full-fledged Armenian segment has already formed…
Jan 8, 2023Suggestion, General
2021041
Added
Add "Ban Users" permission for admins of channels
In channels, admins can always ban users regardless of their permissions, it would be useful to remove the permission to ban users to some admins. Possible Solution - It could be added as sub-permission…
Aug 1, 2021Suggestion, General
221037
Fixed
Telegram's Message Limit: Old Messages Gone Forever
When the message count reaches a million, old messages disappear. Steps to reproduce 1. Be an active Telegram user 2. Wait until the coveted number of incoming/outgoing messages is reached. 3. Eh, it's…
Jul 19, 2022Issue, General
891011
Added
Allow site owners to make their own Instant View templates
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.…
Jan 23, 2021Suggestion, General
62992
Added
Add Instant View to Telegram Desktop
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…
Dec 23, 2020FixedSuggestion, Telegram Desktop
64989
Added
Better global search
Make global search a place to find all communities in channels and public chats.
Feb 9, 2021Suggestion, Android
43939
Added
No one open the video in the groups conversations without the admins permission
During the meeting conversations in telegram, some members want to speak so when we open the Microphone for them to speak, they open video with sexual content. This leads to annoy the members and they…
Jan 30, 2023Android, Suggestion
20925
Added
Transfer ownership if creator account was deleted
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
Dec 24, 2020FixedSuggestion, General
135901
Fixed
Status displaying issue for iranian numbers
Title: Unreasonable Restrictions on Iranian Accounts Description: Viewing Premium Statuses: Non-premium Iranian accounts cannot see the statuses of premium users. However, purchasing a premium subscription…
Oct 26, 2024Issue, Android
63883
Added
Video Notes Inline
Proper support for Video Notes (aka round videos) in inline mode for bots
Nov 9, 2022Suggestion, General
39861
Added
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, 2022FixedSuggestion, Android, iOS
224853
Added
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, 2020Suggestion, iOS, Android
19825
0:14
Added
Pedophilic Content on Telegram: A Growing Concern
The dissemination of pedophilic content is one of the gravest online crimes that severely infringes on children’s rights. Such content not only promotes and reinforces sexual abuse of children but also…
Jul 25, 2024Suggestion, General
170818
Added
Hide messages from blocked users in groups
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.…
Nov 5, 2019Suggestion
180797
Added
Call transfer between devices
An option to seamlessly transfer ongoing voice and video calls between different devices with one account: e.g., from a mobile phone to a desktop PC and vice versa.
Dec 23, 2020Suggestion, General, Calls
24792
Added
More Two-Factor Authentication methods
An option to add an authenticator app with temporary, one-time passwords (e.g. Authy, Google Authenticator) as another second factor.
Nov 5, 2019Suggestion
31773
Added
Separate passcode lock for specific chats or Archive
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…
Nov 5, 2019Suggestion
48761
Added
An option for a channel/group owner to better interact with subscribers without the risk of being reported as spammer by trolls.
An option for the owner of a channel or a group to set a visible flag informing all new members that they might be privately contacted one single time by the owner/admins of the channel/group they are…
Feb 26, 2022Suggestion, General
20751
Added
Stories / Statuses
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…
Dec 12, 2019FixedSuggestion
968701
Added
Allow opening media directly from the preview.
When someone posts a link, Telegram generates a link preview with title, media and some of the text from the page linked. Ever since the October 2023 update, clicking or tapping anywhere inside the preview…
Oct 29, 2023Suggestion, General
65680
Added
Different background images for each chat
A feature to set a individual wallpaper for specific chats. (f.e. One wallpaper for a specific group, another for a chat with a friend...) Use cases This would make navigation between chats easier, especially…
Nov 5, 2019Suggestion, General
42666
Added
Tmail - Telegram Email Service
Telegram is a great messenger, but it can also be a great Email service. So without further introductions, let's start. It may seem like Email service is for the previous generation, but many people,…
Jan 24, 2021Suggestion, General
76652
Added
Syntax highlighting in code blocks
An optional extension to the backtick syntax to specify a language to highlight. Similar examples are the likes of Gitlab and GitHub comments.
Dec 27, 2020FixedSuggestion, General
47611
Added
Change file names in Telegram
Option to change file name on Telegram without needing to re-upload the file. App: all
Dec 24, 2020Suggestion, General
31577
Added
Requests to join group or channel
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…
Nov 23, 2020FixedSuggestion, General
155569
Added
[Privacy] [Private] New privacy option to not allow private messages from non-contacts.
Like many have asked before (for different reasons) for years (even before we had this suggestions platform) and as you can see with other suggestions in this platform too: https://bugs.telegram.org/c/1748…
Oct 24, 2021Suggestion, General
105565
Fixed
Incorrect Search Ban for Quality channels
Incorrect Search Ban on one of The Largest Telegram Channel Steps to reproduce My Channel @Funny is one of the largest English Entertainment channel with Over 250K Subscribers & great Engagement. But…
Dec 15, 2024Issue, Android
33560
Fixed
Telegram downloads images instead of using bitmap data from clipboard
When I paste an image copied from Firefox, Telegram downloads it again instead of using the bitmap data from the clipboard. This happens because the clipboard also stores the image URL. If I paste the…
Jun 27, 2021FixedIssue, Telegram Desktop
13518
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Groups should be super groups by default
•● 🅨🅘🅢🅗🅐🅘 ●•™ Æ 𓂆 😇, Dec 28, 2020 at 23:25
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Groups should start as super groups by default, just because I don't see any benefits with having to make changes to become a super group.

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Admin Dog Dec 30, 2020
•● 🅨🅘🅢🅗🅐🅘 ●•™ Æ 𓂆 😇
What would be the point of a basic group if any small change it switches to a super one?
The point is that basic groups have a significantly lower overhead.

I did say that it “would have been nice” to have just one type – but it would also have been nice if jets could fly without burning fuel.
... Dec 30, 2020
Admin Dog
That is not so. Voice chats work in basic groups too. There was a bug during beta stage that flipped them, but it was fixed before the public release.
Ok thank you 👍
•● 🅨🅘🅢🅗🅐🅘 ●•™ Æ 𓂆 😇 Dec 30, 2020
Admin Dog
That is not so. Voice chats work in basic groups too. There was a bug during beta stage that flipped them, but it was fixed before the public release.
I understand, but then why any small change upgrades it? If it's really a different type then it should stay like that, unless the user wants to upgrade it manually with a 'upgrade' button...
Admin Dog Dec 30, 2020
•● 🅨🅘🅢🅗🅐🅘 ●•™ Æ 𓂆 😇
I understand, but then why any small change upgrades it? If it's really a different type then it should stay like that, unless the user wants to upgrade it manually with a 'upgrade' button...
Because the things that change it are either not possible in the underlying architecture of the basic group, or are significantly more difficult to implement, or are unlikely to be useful for anyone in a small group.

The current system works pretty well in the vast majority of cases. There are some inconveniences when it doesn’t, but these cases are not significant enough to warrant an overhaul of the scale that would be necessary to change it.

One of the reasons Telegram pushes 10-12 major updates a year while others manage one of they’re lucky is that Telegram doesn’t move mountains to improve the view in just two windows of a high-rise building.
•● 🅨🅘🅢🅗🅐🅘 ●•™ Æ 𓂆 😇 Dec 30, 2020
Ok and why won't we go back where there was a button for upgrading?
D
Deleted Account Dec 31, 2020
•● 🅨🅘🅢🅗🅐🅘 ●•™ Æ 𓂆 😇
Ok and why won't we go back where there was a button for upgrading?
There is no need for a button to upgrade the group. Once you reach a considerable amount of users in your group OR make a change that isn't possible in the architecture of basic groups, it will be migrated to a supergroup.
•● 🅨🅘🅢🅗🅐🅘 ●•™ Æ 𓂆 😇 Dec 31, 2020
Deleted Account
There is no need for a button to upgrade the group. Once you reach a considerable amount of users in your group OR make a change that isn't possible in the architecture of basic groups, it will be migrated to a supergroup.
Ok got it 👍
riccardo Jan 1, 2021
Admin Dog
What is the use case for this proposed change? Do you have examples of any particular situations where it would improve the experience? (Naturally, it would have been nice to only have one type, but you may have guessed that there are technical reasons why things are different now – and for the existing limits.)
There is no "use case" in particular, but there are a couple of differences and not-so-small annoyances that comes with this double chat type system (will list them later) that, if removed, would improve the experience in some (probably rare, one would argue) scenarios.

The following list of UX differences between basic and super groups is probably not exhaustive, but I've tried to list every possible annoyance that this system leads to (I will try to list them ordered by a) how easy it is to run into them and b) number of times I've been asked about them by my private circles):
1. supergroups only allow their members to delete their own messages for everyone, while in basic groups members are allowed to delete other people's messages (and of course their own messages) just for their self
2. when members are removed from basic groups, they'll still see the messages history up to when they were removed, while when they are removed from supergroups, they can't access the chat history anymore
3. members can't answer to messages sent before the conversion (if they do, as far as I remember, the replied-to message is forwarded in the chat again)
4. members can't pin messages sent before the conversion
5. messages links in normal groups are not available (this is really an edge annoyance, but, exactly yesterday, I've been asked by a friend (being the Telegram nerd among my friends) why in some groups they couldn't copy messages links)

(1/2)
riccardo Jan 1, 2021
riccardo
There is no "use case" in particular, but there are a couple of differences and not-so-small annoyances that comes with this double chat type system (will list them later) that, if removed, would improve the experience in some (probably rare, one would argue) scenarios. The following list of UX differences between basic and super groups is probably not exhaustive, but I've tried to list every possible annoyance that this system leads to (I will try to list them ordered by a) how easy it is to run into them and b) number of times I've been asked about them by my private circles): 1. supergroups only allow their members to delete their own messages for everyone, while in basic groups members are allowed to delete other people's messages (and of course their own messages) just for their self 2. when members are removed from basic groups, they'll still see the messages history up to when they were removed, while when they are removed from supergroups, they can't access the chat history anymore 3. members can't answer to messages sent before the conversion (if they do, as far as I remember, the replied-to message is forwarded in the chat again) 4. members can't pin messages sent before the conversion 5. messages links in normal groups are not available (this is really an edge annoyance, but, exactly yesterday, I've been asked by a friend (being the Telegram nerd among my friends) why in some groups they couldn't copy messages links) (1/2)
(2/2)

Point 1 & 2 are definitely the most annoying ones, and
also the ones that generate the most confusion among users, in my
experience. As weird and unusual as it might sound, I've had to clarify
them to some of my contacts more times than one would expect.
3, 4
& 5 are smaller issues that arise only during the period right after
the conversion to supergroup, but definitely make a poor user
experience and are just confusing to the user - the app behaves in a way
they are not used to.
Also one of the most frustrating things about
this inconsistencies (especially for point 1 and to some extent 2) is
that normal users have no idea why these differences are a thing, and
have no way to figure out why eg. they can delete messages for theirself
just in *some* groups. There is literally no explanation they can come
up with, without someone who knows the underlying system explaining them
why it works like that.
To normal people used to simpler apps such
as whatsapp, Telegram groups might already feel a bit overwhelming -
these mysterious inconsistencies don't help Telegram's cause for sure.

I perfectly agree that "moving mountains" might not be the best decision
for Telegram, but users furstration is just one of the things I'm
struggling the most with, when trying to make my circles accustomed to
new things (such as Telegram in a context where messaging defaults to
WhatsApp). Having a consistent experience and avoiding to make users
clueless-ly wonder "why some groups yes and some no?" is hopefully worth
some effort in trying to overcome the current limitations that force the
system to work like it does right now.
D
Deleted Account Jan 10, 2021
Admin Dog
Because the things that change it are either not possible in the underlying architecture of the basic group, or are significantly more difficult to implement, or are unlikely to be useful for anyone in a small group. The current system works pretty well in the vast majority of cases. There are some inconveniences when it doesn’t, but these cases are not significant enough to warrant an overhaul of the scale that would be necessary to change it. One of the reasons Telegram pushes 10-12 major updates a year while others manage one of they’re lucky is that Telegram doesn’t move mountains to improve the view in just two windows of a high-rise building.
I believe standard (non-upgraded) group chats should be deprecated. I think it's pointless to split groups into two different 'kinds' if the upgrade is automatically triggered by changing - certain - group settings. I also believe certain group permissions such as the ability to change group title and pin messages should be set to off for non-admins by default.
riccardo Jan 19, 2022
riccardo
There is no "use case" in particular, but there are a couple of differences and not-so-small annoyances that comes with this double chat type system (will list them later) that, if removed, would improve the experience in some (probably rare, one would argue) scenarios. The following list of UX differences between basic and super groups is probably not exhaustive, but I've tried to list every possible annoyance that this system leads to (I will try to list them ordered by a) how easy it is to run into them and b) number of times I've been asked about them by my private circles): 1. supergroups only allow their members to delete their own messages for everyone, while in basic groups members are allowed to delete other people's messages (and of course their own messages) just for their self 2. when members are removed from basic groups, they'll still see the messages history up to when they were removed, while when they are removed from supergroups, they can't access the chat history anymore 3. members can't answer to messages sent before the conversion (if they do, as far as I remember, the replied-to message is forwarded in the chat again) 4. members can't pin messages sent before the conversion 5. messages links in normal groups are not available (this is really an edge annoyance, but, exactly yesterday, I've been asked by a friend (being the Telegram nerd among my friends) why in some groups they couldn't copy messages links) (1/2)
About #2: since a few months ago, this is no longer the case. Being removed from a normal group will erase the messages history too (although, the API actually lets clients decide whether to keep it or not when removing an user)

Anyway, Telegram 8.4 introduced a new inconsistency: in "basic" groups, it's not possible to see who reacted to a message (only the reactions count is displayed). Related card: https://bugs.telegram.org/c/13184