Telegram Update: Public Post Search, Story Albums, and more

Telegram has rolled out version 11.14, with the full changelog now live on the platform’s official blog.

Here’s a quick look at what’s new, the update will be available across all platforms soon.

Public Post Search

A new “Posts” tab has been added to the search bar, showing results from public channels, not just the ones you follow.

The feature is available exclusively to Premium subscribers. Users are limited to ten searches per day — after that, additional queries cost 10 Stars each.

Story Albums

Stories saved to your profile can now be grouped into albums, making it easier to organize content by theme.

Creators can also use albums for Stories posted in their channels.

Gift Collections

Users can now group gifts on their profile or in their channels into themed collections. The same gift can appear in multiple collections, and filter-based sorting is also supported.

Profile Rating

Telegram profiles now include a trust badge showing a user’s rating. The number reflects the total volume of successful Star-based transactions.

This feature helps creators assess whether to trust someone when they request a post or collaboration. The rating decreases if Stars are refunded or gifts are exchanged back into Stars.

Premium Gifts

New Premium gifts haven’t dropped yet, but they’re on the way. A limited number will be available for purchase.

A Premium subscription will be required to access select gift sets.

BotFather Upgrade

BotFather now has its own mini app, making bot management easier than ever for developers.

Previously, creating a bot meant filling out each field one message at a time via chat. Now, all fields can be completed directly in the mini app — and creators can preview the welcome message users will see when they join.