Exciting Updates for Telegram Creators and Mini App Developers

We’re thrilled to announce several new features on Telegram that empower content creators and mini app developers to grow their audiences and monetize their efforts. Plus, Telegram users can now enjoy smarter sticker searches and creative storytelling tools like collages in their Stories.

Introducing Affiliate Programs

Telegram’s latest update brings Affiliate Programs for mini apps — offering a revolutionary way for influencers to promote apps with complete transparency and clear, publicly accessible terms.

All Telegram users and channels can now earn Stars by participating in Affiliate Programs launched by developers. Here’s how it works:

Head to your Star Balance to explore available Affiliate Programs.
Select a program, copy your unique referral link, and share it.
Earn a commission whenever someone uses your link to interact with a mini app and makes purchases using Telegram Stars.

Programs can be sorted by commission rates or duration, and commissions are credited to your balance in real time. Once you refer a user, you’ll continue earning commissions for the entire duration specified in the program — even if the program ends early.

What Can You Do With Telegram Stars?

Stars earned through Affiliate Programs can be used to:

Purchase products or subscriptions in apps.
Send gifts to friends.
Unlock premium media in channels.

For developers, setting up an Affiliate Program is a breeze. Simply decide on the revenue share percentage and duration, and let your users become advocates for your mini app. This approach is not only cost-effective but also more organic than traditional marketing.

For more information, check out our detailed Affiliate Programs guide.

Smarter AI-Powered Sticker Search

Finding the perfect sticker has never been easier! Telegram’s new custom AI model allows for advanced sticker searches with multiple keywords. Type something like cat drinking coffee, and you’ll instantly see matching stickers from over 40,000 options in official packs.

This feature is available in dozens of languages and works seamlessly across devices. Premium users can also enjoy enhanced search functionality for emojis, making it simpler to find just the right expression.

Additionally, you can use emoji shortcuts like :heart for quick input and get sticker or emoji suggestions directly from the message bar.

Collages in Stories

Unleash your creativity with collages in Telegram Stories! Combine up to six photos or videos in unique layouts to tell richer stories.

Add media directly from your camera or gallery.
Drag and drop to rearrange tiles, or tap tiles to adjust media or delete them.
Change layouts effortlessly using options at the top of the screen.

Whether capturing moments or crafting artistic compositions, collages give your Stories a fresh, creative twist.

Move Captions Above Media

Telegram now offers an even easier way to customize captions for media. Simply tap the new Move Caption Up button in the media editor to place text at the top of your image or video.

This improvement enhances functionality that was already available in the attachment menu, making caption placement quicker and more intuitive.

Stay Tuned for More

With these updates, Telegram continues to innovate for its diverse community of users, creators, and developers. From earning Stars to expressing creativity with stickers and Stories, these new features open up endless possibilities.

Stay connected for the next wave of updates — we’re just getting started!

Published by: https://telegram.org