Short answer: To check your own channel’s level, open the channel profile and go to Channel Settings > Statistics and Boosts > Boosts. That screen shows the current level, your total boosts and a progress bar with the number of boosts left until the next level. To check someone else’s channel, open its boost link: the sheet that appears shows the level and how far it is from the next one.
Channel levels now control a long list of features, from posting stories to custom reactions, channel colours and wallpapers. Yet plenty of admins could not tell you which level their channel is at right now, or how many boosts stand between them and the next one. This guide shows where to find the level on Android, iOS and desktop, how to read the numbers on the boost screen and how to check the level of channels you do not run.
What a channel level is and why it matters
A channel level is a tier based on how many active boosts the channel holds. Boosts come from Telegram Premium users, and each level unlocks more features. Level 1 lets a channel post stories, and higher levels add more daily stories, more custom reactions and more appearance options. We map out what each level unlocks in our guide to channel levels and the boosts they need.
The catch is that levels are not permanent. A boost lasts only as long as the giver’s Premium subscription, and the number of boosts a level needs depends on your subscriber count. Checking your level once and forgetting about it is how channels lose features without noticing.
How to check your own channel level, step by step
Telegram’s official Premium FAQ describes the path as Channel Profile > Channel Settings > Statistics and Boosts > Boosts. Labels shift slightly between versions and languages, but the layout below matches current apps.
Android
- Open the channel and tap its name at the top to open the profile.
- Tap the pencil (Edit) icon or the three-dot (⋮) menu to reach the channel settings.
- Open Statistics and Boosts, then switch to the Boosts tab.
- The current level sits at the top, with a progress bar and a “X boosts to level up” line beneath it.
iOS (iPhone and iPad)
- Tap the channel name or photo at the top of the chat.
- Tap Edit or the “…” menu to open the channel settings.
- Go to Statistics and Boosts > Boosts.
- You will see the level, total boosts, the number of Premium subscribers and a list of recent boosters.
Desktop (Telegram Desktop and macOS)
- Open the channel and click its name or the info icon in the top-right corner.
- Choose Statistics or Boosts from the three-dot (⋮) menu.
- The window shows the same level and progress bar as the mobile apps.
If the screen is missing, there are two usual reasons: your account is not an admin of the channel, or your app is out of date. Boost and statistics data is only available to admins, so update the app first and then confirm your admin rights.
How to read the boost screen
The Boosts tab looks busy, but it comes down to a handful of values:
| What you see | What it means |
|---|---|
| Level | The channel’s current level. The features you can use depend on it. |
| Progress bar | How far you are from the next level. The right end of the bar is the next level. |
| Boosts to next level | How many extra boosts you need to level up. This is the number to plan around. |
| Total boosts | Every boost currently active on the channel. |
| Premium subscribers | How many of your subscribers have Premium, which is your pool of potential boosters. |
| Boosters list | Who boosted, how many boosts they gave and when each boost expires. |
| Boost link | A link you can share that opens the boost sheet directly. |
The expiry dates in the boosters list deserve the most attention. If many boosts end on the same day, that is the day you are most likely to drop a level. We cover this in detail in how long Telegram boosts last.
How to check another channel’s level
You cannot see the statistics of a channel you do not manage, but you can usually see its level. The easiest route is the channel’s boost link. For public channels it normally looks like t.me/channelname?boost, and admins often share it in posts or stories.
- Tap the boost link, or add ?boost to the end of the channel’s address and open it in Telegram.
- The sheet that opens shows the channel’s current level and how many boosts it needs for the next one.
- If you have Premium you can boost from the same sheet. If not, you just see the information and Telegram offers you Premium.
For private channels this information is generally limited to subscribers. Also note that the level is not always shown as a separate number or badge on the channel profile. Stories or a custom channel colour hint that a channel has reached some level, but the boost sheet is where the actual number is.
How many boosts the next level needs
Telegram ties level thresholds to subscriber count, so a large channel needs far more boosts than a small one to reach the same level. The exact, current number is always the “boosts to next level” line on your Boosts screen. If you want to plan ahead, for example to see how many boosts it will take to keep level 5 once your audience doubles, our Telegram boost calculator gives an estimate.
Keep three things in mind when you plan:
- The threshold moves: as your subscriber count grows, every level needs more boosts.
- Leave a buffer: sitting exactly on the threshold means a couple of expiring boosts will cost you the level.
- Telegram can change the rules: the formulas get updated from time to time, so treat the number inside the app as final.
Checklist when the level looks wrong
- Update the app and reopen the screen. Boost counts sometimes take a few minutes to refresh.
- Check the recent boosters list. Boosts that expired in the last few days may have pulled the level down.
- Look at subscriber growth. A sudden jump in subscribers raises the threshold.
- Make sure you are looking at the right channel. If you run several channels, confirm where the boosts actually went.
For the basics of giving and receiving boosts, see how to boost a Telegram channel. If you want to understand how Premium and boosts connect, our what is Telegram Premium guide starts from the beginning.
Make level checks a weekly habit
Add a level check to your weekly routine. Each week, note your level, total boosts and any upcoming expiry dates from the Boosts screen. That small log tells you in advance which week you will need extra support, so a level drop never takes you by surprise. Add your subscriber count to the same log and you will also see how the threshold moves as you grow.
If you need more boosts to reach or hold a target level, you can order them on our Telegram boost page with just your channel link and no password, then follow the order status in the panel. For questions, reach our support team at t.me/nexasupports.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I see my Telegram channel level?
Open the channel profile and go to Channel Settings > Statistics and Boosts > Boosts. The screen shows the current level, total boosts and how many boosts are left until the next level.
Can I check the level of a channel I do not own?
Usually yes. Open the channel’s boost link (for example t.me/channelname?boost) and Telegram shows a boost sheet with the channel’s level and the boosts needed for the next one. For private channels this is generally visible only to subscribers.
Why can’t I find the Statistics and Boosts section?
The boost screen is available to channel admins and needs an up-to-date app. If you are not an admin or your app is outdated, the menu may be missing. Update Telegram and check your admin rights.
Why did my channel level drop on its own?
Boosts are tied to Premium subscriptions. When a subscription ends or a user moves their boost elsewhere, your total falls. And because the threshold grows with your subscriber count, the level can drop even when the boost count stays the same.
How do I work out how many boosts the next level needs?
The exact number is shown under the progress bar on the Boosts screen. For forward planning, enter your subscriber count and target level in a boost calculator to see an estimate.