About TGDirectory
Who runs TGDirectory, how channels are reviewed, and where every number on the site comes from.
- 54,355 listings
- 2.2B members across them
- Measured data →
TGDirectory is a public directory of Telegram channels, groups and bots. You can browse it by category and language, compare listings side by side, and open any channel straight in Telegram.
How a listing gets on TGDirectory
Anyone can submit a public Telegram channel, group or bot, with or without an account. Every submission is screened automatically first, and then a person reviews it before it goes live. Pornographic, gambling and illegal channels are not accepted. A listing never goes public on its own.
Owners can claim their listing by adding our bot as an administrator of their channel. Telegram then confirms they run it. A "verified" badge is only ever given after that check, or by an admin with a recorded reason.
Where the numbers come from
Every number on TGDirectory is measured, or it is not shown.
- Members and post views are read from Telegram's own public page for each channel.
- Growth charts use one real subscriber count per channel per day, recorded from the day we started watching that channel. There is no estimated history.
- Ratings are stars only, one per verified account. An average is not shown until at least three people have voted.
- Insights pages use medians and show how many channels each figure is based on.
How the rankings work
The best-of lists and the largest-channel ranking are ordered by real subscriber count. Featured placements and editorial picks are chosen by hand and always labelled as such. A paid placement is marked as paid and never presented as a measured ranking.
Paid placements and partners
Channel owners can buy a Featured placement. If we do not feature a channel someone paid for, they are refunded. Some pages show a partner banner, for example Bitunix, which is marked as an ad.
TGDirectory is not affiliated with or endorsed by Telegram.
Frequently asked questions
Is TGDirectory free to use?
Yes. Browsing, rating and submitting a channel are free. Only Featured placements are paid.
How long does a review take?
Each submission is read by a person, so it depends on the queue. A listing goes live as soon as it is approved.
Can I remove or correct my listing?
Yes. Claim the listing to edit it, or contact us through the contact page.