# Telegram Bot & Channel

> Telegram Bot & Channel has 500+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 22 reviews and 211 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Telegram Bot & Channel works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Telegram Bot & Channel is the all-in-one solution to connect your WordPress site with Telegram. Instantly broadcast posts, automate notifications, and create interactive bots for your audience. No coding required!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 84,026
- **Downloads (30 days):** 211 (+19.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 22 reviews
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 4.1.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 20, 2025
- **Tested up to:** —
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Marco Milesi (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/milmor/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/telegram-bot/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bot/) | #7 | 105 |
| [channel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/channel/) | #7 | 36 |
| [group](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/group/) | #7 | 40 |
| [newsletter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/newsletter/) | #66 | 384 |
| [telegram](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/telegram/) | #12 | 157 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bot | #15 | 3,022 |
| channel | #14 | 2,896 |
| group | >100 | 5,925 |
| newsletter | >100 | 1,697 |
| telegram | #10 | 847 |

## Version adoption

- 4.1: 66.5%
- 3.7: 8%
- 3.4: 6.3%
- 3.3: 5.1%
- Other: 14.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Chatbot for WordPress by Collect.chat ⚡️](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/collectchat/) | 6K+ | 4.4/5 (38) | May 17, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 2 | [Kama SpamBlock](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kama-spamblock/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (17) | Jul 25, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 3 | [No-Bot Registration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/no-bot-registration/) | 2K+ | 4.4/5 (28) | Dec 28, 2025 | 57/100 |
| 4 | [Traffic Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/traffic-monitor/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 17, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 5 | [ChatBot.com Conversational AI Support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/chatbot-com-ai-platform/) | 1K+ | 3.7/5 (10) | Aug 3, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 6 | [AI ChatBot for WooCommerce – WoowBot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woowbot-woocommerce-chatbot/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (19) | Sep 21, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [Device Detector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/device-detector/) | 500+ | 4/5 (2) | Aug 18, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 9 | [Simple Honeypot for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/honeypot-for-cf7/) | 500+ | — | Aug 11, 2024 | 27/100 |
| 10 | [En Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/en-spam/) | 500+ | 4.1/5 (7) | Sep 15, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 11 | [Block Archive.org via WordPress robots.txt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/block-archive-org-robots-txt/) | 400+ | — | Feb 2, 2026 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Telegram Bot & Channel free?
Yes. Telegram Bot & Channel is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Telegram Bot & Channel safe to use in 2026?
Telegram Bot & Channel works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Telegram Bot & Channel?
Telegram Bot & Channel is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 84,026 times since it launched in September 2015. It was downloaded 211 times in the last 30 days.

### What PHP version does Telegram Bot & Channel need?
Telegram Bot & Channel requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Telegram Bot & Channel last updated?
The latest version, 4.1.1, was released on November 20, 2025 (10 months ago).

### Who makes Telegram Bot & Channel?
Telegram Bot & Channel is developed and maintained by Marco Milesi.

### What are the best alternatives to Telegram Bot & Channel?
The most popular alternatives to Telegram Bot & Channel are Chatbot for WordPress by Co… (6K+ installs), Kama SpamBlock (4K+ installs) and No-Bot Registration (2K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/telegram-bot/ · Generated 2026-09-29 12:02 UTC by PageForge