Plus Messenger (Telegram+) is an unofficial messaging client application based on the Telegram API. Fast, simple, secure, and free.
- Version 12.8.1.0
- Last update 21.08.2026
- Android requirements 8.1+
- Architecture ARM7a/ARM64-8a
- License Free
- Developer rafalense
- Language Multilingual
- Genre Messenger
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v12.7.3.02026-05-25
- Get responses from AI bots in any chat by tagging their @username.
- Set up autonomous bots that communicate with other bots.
- Watch bots stream text as it is generated.
- Automate your chats by connecting a bot to your profile.
- Build and share custom AI styles for the text editor.
- Search through over 100M emoji and stickers in 36 languages.
- Set limits for voting in polls by channel or country.
- View poll statistics to track votes for each option over time.
- Schedule messages that will be delivered silently.
- Remove reactions in groups where you are a moderator.
v12.6.4.02026-04-09
AI Text Editor
- The message bar now has a built-in editor that can instantly fix grammar, rewrite your text in a different style, or translate your message into another language, all powered by Telegram's Cocoon AI.
10+ New Features for Polls
- Attach media or locations.
- Add a description.
- Let users suggest new options.
- Show who voted.
- Disable revoting.
- Shuffle options.
- Set time limits.
- Hide results.
- View results without voting.
Motion Photos
- Plus Messenger now natively supports Android Motion Photos, so users can send looping photos that are viewable in any app.
Managed Bots
- Users can now create their own personalized bots with just a few taps.
v12.5.1.02026-03-13
Member Tags
- Members in group chats can now add a tag next to their name to show their role at work, what they study in school, and more. This helps you introduce yourself in neighborhood chats or highlight your interests in online communities.
Disable Sharing in Private Chats
- Users can now disable sharing in any 1-on-1 chat to foster an atmosphere of mutual trust. This restricts message forwarding and prevents screenshots or saving media from the chat.
Captions for GIFs
- When selecting a GIF in the GIF panel, you can now add a caption directly to it and send it all as one message. Just like with other media, your caption can be placed above or below the GIF for perfectly formatted memes.
Instant Stickers from Photos
- Photos you open in the media viewer can now be converted to stickers in just one tap. These stickers can be edited to cut out objects, add text and emoji, and more before sending.
Editing GIFs and Stickers
- GIFs and stickers from the panel can now be edited in Telegram's powerful media editor to add text, drawings and emoji, or to trim GIFs and change their length.
Timestamps for Polls
- Polls with visible votes now show a timestamp for each user who voted, so participants can see when each vote was cast.
Streaming Responses for Bots
- With this update, every bot on Telegram can enable this feature for replies that scroll across the screen.
Log In With Telegram
- It is now possible to use your Telegram account to sign up and log in to apps and websites in just a few taps, without filling out forms or creating passwords.
Time and Date Formatting
- You can use the new "Date" formatting option to send a specific time and date in a message. Recipients can tap it to add an event to their calendar or set a quick reminder. Date formatting automatically adapts to each recipient's local date and time, so no one has to do time-zone math.
v12.4.1.22026-03-05
- Option to show the old side menu on the main screen.
- Option to hide the three-dot menu on the main screen.
- Option to hide the "Contacts" tab from the bottom navigation bar.
- Option to hide titles from the bottom navigation bar.
v12.4.1.02026-02-25
Massive Redesign
- Telegram for Android has a fully redesigned interface that makes navigation and search even quicker and more intuitive.
Leaving Groups to a New Admin
- If a group owner leaves the chat, ownership of the group will be automatically transferred to one of its admins after one week.
Gift Crafting
- This update introduces a crafting system where existing collectible gifts can be combined to create Uncommon, Rare, Epic or Legendary versions.
Colored Buttons for Bots
- Bot developers can now assign colors and emoji to their buttons.
New Plus Options
- Option to hide the bottom navigation bar.
- Option to hide the bottom navigation bar on scroll.
- Option to add an account to the main menu.
v12.3.1.12026-01-23
- Option to hide the summarize button in chats.
- Option to hide the summary in Instant View.
- Option to hide action buttons in profiles.
- Bug fixes.
v12.3.1.02026-01-15
- AI Summaries: Long posts in channels can now be instantly summarized.
- Instant View pages get an automatic AI summary at the top.
v12.2.3.02025-11-22
Live Streams in Stories
- In the "Stories" section, the "Live Stream" tab now allows you to start a live stream personally or on behalf of a channel.
Recurring Messages
- When scheduling a message, users can now specify how often it should be sent: daily, weekly, every two weeks, monthly, quarterly, every six months, or annually.
Gift Auction
- A new mechanic distributes a limited number of gifts among users who place the highest bids in Stars.
Redesigned Panels
- The new "Liquid Glass" design is now applied to interface elements such as the message input field, button panels in bots and channels, and menus for commands and hashtags.
- The glass effect can be disabled in Settings > Power Saving > Chat Animations.
Other Additions
- Added privacy settings for music saved to profiles.
- Added the ability to add a new contact by scanning a QR code.
- Added an option to synchronize saved Telegram contacts with the device's phone book.
- Added an option to block receiving gifts from channels in privacy settings.
v12.1.1.02025-10-27
- Comments and reactions in group calls.
- Notes for contacts.
- Suggested birthdays.
- New profile color settings.
- Threads and streaming responses for AI bots.
- Improved gift interfaces.
- Removing gift signatures.
- Displaying blockchain gifts.
- Bugs and Suggestions Mini App.
- Added an "Ads" menu in Plus Settings to manage different ad options.
v12.0.1.02025-09-06
- Music on your profile.
- Sticker Mini App.
- Default profile tab.
- Gift-based themes.
- Upgrading gifts for other users.
- Gift value.
v12.0.1.02025-09-05
- Music on your profile: audio files from any of your chats can now be added to your profile with one tap in the media player.
- Mini App Stickers: Telegram users can create custom stickers with the built-in editor and manage sticker packs through the @Stickers bot.
- New profile design: following a recent contest, profiles on Android now have a sleek new design with scroll animations.
- Default Profile Tab: you can now choose which tab appears first when someone opens your profile, helping you highlight your saved stories or gift collections.
- Gift Themes: since 2021, Telegram users have been able to apply themes to individual chats. Today, we are adding dozens of new dynamic chat wallpapers based on Telegram gifts, which their owners can now set as a custom theme in any private chat.
- Gift Upgrades for Other Users: you can now send Stars to cover the cost of upgrading a gift on another user's profile.
- Gift Value: users can safely trade collectible gifts on the Telegram Gifts marketplace.