How to Get Your Channel, Bot or Mini App Listed in a Telegram Directory

Telegram does not have a built in front page for new channels, bots or Mini Apps. People find them through shared links, forwards and search. A directory adds another route: a place where people browse by category and discover things they did not know to look for.

TSocial Explore is a directory of Telegram creators, channels, groups, bots and Mini Apps. This guide shows how to get yours listed and how to make the listing work.

What TSocial Explore is

TSocial is an independent app for Telegram, a Telegram Mini App and website. It has Posts (topic threads), Explore (the directory), Clips (TikTok style videos) and creator profiles with a Chat button. It is not made by Telegram. Explore is where people browse what exists on Telegram.

You can browse by tab: channels, bots, Mini Apps and creators.

Before you submit

Check that:

• Your channel, group, bot or Mini App is public and has a @username.
• The name, photo and description in Telegram are the way you want people to see them.
• You are submitting something you own or have permission to promote.

Because TSocial reads details from Telegram, polish your Telegram page first. See writing a Telegram channel description that converts.

How to submit, step by step

1. Open TSocial in Telegram at @Tsocialmebot, or go to tsocial.me/explore.
2. Go to Explore.
3. Tap the + button.
4. Enter the @username of your channel, group, bot or Mini App.
5. TSocial pulls the real name, photo and description from Telegram automatically.
6. Check the preview and confirm.

There is no need to retype your details or upload a picture. Everything comes from Telegram.

What listings look like

Each listing shows the name, photo and description from Telegram. Here are three real examples.

The TSocial Mini App, @Tsocialmebot:

The Flirt Mini App, @TSocialAppBot, and the Flirt Creators channel, @tsocialchannel, are listed the same way.

Make your Telegram page do the selling

Since your listing text is your Telegram description, treat it as your pitch:

• Say who it is for and what they get.
• Use a clear photo.
• Keep the name easy to read.
• Avoid hype and unproven claims.

Pick the right category

Choose the type that matches what you run. A channel is for broadcasts, a group is for conversation, a bot is an automated account and a Mini App is a web app inside Telegram. If you are unsure about the difference, read Telegram channels vs groups, how to find good Telegram bots and what are Telegram Mini Apps.

After you are listed

A listing is a start, not a finish. Keep growing:

• Share your listing link with your audience.
• Post consistently so visitors see activity. See how to grow a Telegram channel.
• Swap shoutouts with similar projects. See shoutout swaps and cross promotion on Telegram.
• Post a short video on Clips.

More ideas are in how to make your Telegram channel discoverable.

Creator profiles

If you are a creator, a TSocial profile brings your channel, bot, Mini App and a Chat button together. Fans can browse, follow and message you from one page. Agencies can read Telegram for creator agencies.

Keep your details current

If you change your name, photo or description in Telegram, check how your listing looks. Keep your @username stable if you can, since links and listings point to it.

Troubleshooting

• Username not found. Check the spelling and make sure it is public.
• Wrong photo or text. Update it in Telegram first.
• Private channel. Directory listings need a public username.

Why listing early helps

Listing early means people can find you while you are still growing. Directories help newcomers who have no link from a friend, and they give your project a stable public page that you can share. Each new listing is another doorway into your project. As your channel, bot or Mini App improves, the same listing keeps working for you without extra effort, so the time you invest now keeps paying off. Treat it as part of your launch checklist, right next to setting your username and writing your description.

Keep learning and stay current

Telegram adds and changes features regularly, so details in any guide can age. Check the app's own settings and Telegram's help pages for the latest information before you make a decision that involves money or account security. Follow a few trusted channels that cover Telegram news, test new features on a small scale and share what you learn with other creators. Staying curious and careful is a better long term strategy than chasing every new trick, and it keeps your channel, group or business on solid ground as the platform evolves.

FAQ

Does it cost anything to submit?

Check the current details in the app. The submit flow starts with tapping + on Explore.

Can I list a group or a bot too?

Yes. Channels, groups, bots and Mini Apps can all be listed with their @username.

Do I need to upload a photo or write a description?

No. TSocial pulls the real name, photo and description from Telegram automatically.

Is TSocial official Telegram?

No. TSocial is an independent app for Telegram.

Ready? Open TSocial in Telegram, tap + on Explore and add your @username.