Telegram bot ideas you can launch today

The best bot solves one problem your audience already has. Here are ideas sorted by who you are, and every one is a free Echo Maker template you can launch in about a minute.

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If you run a channel

  • A video downloader: a useful bot is a reason for people to keep it, and you can ask users to join your channel before they use it.
  • A post maker: write channel posts with buttons and links in three steps.
  • Channel comments: readers send you comments on posts, and you reply.
  • Channel growth: users earn points and spend them promoting their own channels.

If you run a group

  • Member verification: members join your channel before they can write in the group.
  • Whisper: send a message in the group that only one person can open.
  • Roulette: pick a random winner from the group.
  • Tic-tac-toe: members play each other right in the chat.

If you run a small business

  • A contact bot: customers message the bot, you reply from your own chat, and your personal account stays private.
  • A points shop: reward loyal customers with points they swap for your products.
  • A button bot: a menu of your prices, opening hours and FAQs.
  • Auto-replies: answer messages on your own account when you're busy.

If you want a useful tool

If you just want something fun

How to pick one

Start with the problem, not the feature. Ask what your audience keeps asking you for, or what you keep doing by hand. If a bot can do that, it's a good first bot. You can always create more: each one takes about a minute.