The judges have completed the evaluation of all submissions.
The Main Task – reworking the text editor – proved to be quite challenging for the majority of contestants.
We’ve decided to expand the scope of this contest. Final scoring is currently underway, and we will announce the results on April 8, 2025, along with the details for Round 2.
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After many hours of testing and deliberation, we are now ready to announce the results!
Reworking a text editor – essentially a core component of a messaging app – posed numerous challenges due to the wide range of formatting options and other entities, such as custom emoji.
None of the contestants were able to secure first place, yet we have increased the prize fund for Round 1 by more than 13% to fairly recognize the efforts of the participants.
The judges unanimously agreed to move forward with a second round – which begins immediately.
This time, only the winners of Round 1 will be eligible to participate. More details – in the post below.
And now – meet the winners!
2nd PLACE – $3,000
3rd PLACE – $2,000
4th PLACE – $1,000
We will publish a detailed list of issues for each submission within the next 72 hours on contest.com.
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Prize fund: $25,000
Deadline: 23:59 on April 23 (Dubai time)
Who can participate: Only winners from Round 1 are eligible
Results: May 2025
THE TASK
1. Address your Round 1 issues. (A list of issues will be provided for each submission within the next 72 hours.)
2. Implement the new ESG panel based on the provided mockups.
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Contest Requirements:
– No third-party frameworks and libraries are allowed.
– The changes you introduce must not affect the app’s performance or stability.
– The submission must be consistent with the existing Web A codebase.
– Your implementation must work flawlessly on mobile and desktop Chrome (across Linux, macOS, Windows) and Safari on iOS and macOS.
Submissions:
Contestants will be able to submit their entries to @ContestBot at a later date. We will further clarify the submission instructions closer to the deadline.
P.S. Winners may be offered a chance to explore further opportunities with Telegram.
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JS Contest 2025, R2.zip
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@ContestBot is now ready to accept submissions for the JavaScript Contest, Round 2.
New deadline: 23:59 on April 27 (Dubai time)
Build the application, then prepare:
Your repository may stay private until the deadline.
New deadline: 23:59 on April 27 (Dubai time)
Build the application, then prepare:
- A ZIP-archive with the following structure:
-> dist - folder with the build.
-> src - folder with the app's source code.
-> contest.md – a text file that briefly describes the approach used for each task.
- A link to the commit on a public GitHub repository, forked from the Telegram Web A repository.
Your repository may stay private until the deadline.
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Prize fund: Up to $50,000
Deadline: 23:59 Dubai time @ May 26th, 2025
Who can participate: Everyone
Results: June 2025
The Task:
Create a video that highlights the innovation leadership of Telegram over WhatsApp by showcasing how Telegram introduced key features years before WhatsApp copied or adopted them.
Requirements:
– All on-screen text and spoken content must be in English;
– Your video must be no longer than 180 seconds;
– You can get inspired by the materials we’ve provided;
– You may use Al tools as a supplementary aid.
Evaluation Criteria:
Clarity, visual impact, meme potential, and virality. Your video should be well-suited for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other short-form vertical formats.
Submissions:
We will publish instructions how to submit your work closer to the deadline.
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ContestBot is now ready to accept submissions for the Contest for Content Creators.
Start the bot, choose “Contest for Content Creators”, answer the bot’s questions, then send:
– A link to either a private or public channel where your video is uploaded. Your video may include an optional denoscription and any additional details in its caption.
– An archive containing your video in its original resolution. You may also include source files if the video was created using specialized software.
💡 You may optionally upload your video to Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or X using the hashtag #TelegramYearsAhead after the deadline – and share the link in your submissions channel in a separate post.
Note: Your channel may stay private until the deadline. Make sure you assign it a username after the deadline. We will discard private channels from the evaluation.
Start the bot, choose “Contest for Content Creators”, answer the bot’s questions, then send:
– A link to either a private or public channel where your video is uploaded. Your video may include an optional denoscription and any additional details in its caption.
– An archive containing your video in its original resolution. You may also include source files if the video was created using specialized software.
You can submit your work until 23:59 Dubai time on May 27 – we’re giving you an extra 24 hours to properly prepare your submission. Please note that late submissions will not be accepted.
Note: Your channel may stay private until the deadline. Make sure you assign it a username after the deadline. We will discard private channels from the evaluation.
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See @contest for details about Telegram’s current and upcoming contests for developers and content creators.
We were pleased to find out that 11 out of 18 winners of Round 1 decided to continue the competition and joined the next stage of the JavaScript Contest.
This time, the contestants took on the challenge of both implementing the beautifully redesigned panel for emoji, stickers, and GIFs, and addressing the issues we outlined in their Round 1 submissions.
We encourage the pursuit of excellence and were glad to see the progress many contestants achieved. Meet the winners!
2nd PLACE – $3,500
3rd PLACE – $2,500
4th PLACE – $1,500
Meanwhile, Desert Falcon claimed a $1,000 bonus.
Congratulations to all the winners – and Happy Sunday to everyone!
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Telegram Contests
The contest begins on Friday, June 20. We will post the Task details along with the design mockups.
Make sure to keep notifications enabled so you don’t miss the announcement.
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Prize fund: $50,000
Deadline: 23:59 on July 11 (Dubai time)
Who can participate: Everyone
Results: July 2025
Telegram is hosting a contest for Android developers to implement a redesigned profile appearance.
In addition to prize money, the winner of this contest may join the
THE TASK
Rework the existing profile screens by implementing the new design flow in strict accordance with the mockups provided below:
– Profiles of users, businesses, groups, and channels must be covered, including groups with topics enabled.
– Support for both day and night themes is mandatory.
– All related tabs and profile instances must be supported, including those where gifts are displayed.
💡 For this task, we recommend building the relevant screens from scratch. However, reusing existing code components is acceptable.
Contest Requirements:
– You must use Java.
– No third-party UI frameworks are allowed.
– The submission must be consistent with the existing Telegram for Android codebase.
– The app's stability and performance must not be affected with the changes you made.
– The app must be free of significant flaws (including crashes, visual glitches, noticeable element blinking, layout errors, and more).
❗️ The implementation must precisely follow the provided design mockups, including all transitions shown in the animated demos.
Evaluation:
During the evaluation stage, we will review your code and test the submission on a wide range of Android devices.
Submissions:
Contestants will be able to submit their entries to @ContestBot at a later date. We will further clarify the submission instructions closer to the deadline.
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Android Contest 2025 R1.zip
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We are pleased to issue the following clarifications regarding the Android Contest.
Q: Do I need to build these screens as a standalone project?
A: You must implement the new screens directly into the Telegram for Android app, fully preserving all existing profile features. To sum up – the new design flow must replace the current one.
Q: How will I submit my work and what will I need to provide?
A: You’ll need to submit both: an .APK file, and a link to your GitHub repository. For reference, here are the submission guidelines from one of our previous Android contests.
Q: Can we get the source files for the design mockups and animated demo?
A: Please use the files that have already been provided.
Q: Can I use X, Y, Z?
A: You must use Java without any third-party UI frameworks – and you should avoid introducing new dependencies into the project. To sum up – any changes you make must remain consistent with the existing codebase.
Q: What are the floating icons that get hidden when a profile is collapsed?
A: These icons come from either the custom profile appearance or from an active gift. For reference, check out @durov.
Q: Can we further utilize the camera cutout position on certain devices?
A: Absolutely.
Q: Do I really need to build the profiles from scratch?
A: We do not impose any restrictions on whether you should build it from scratch or not – focus on the outcome from the user’s perspective. What matters most is the quality and polish of the final result. That said, a from-scratch approach would be more beneficial in the context of eliminating legacy bugs.
Q: Can we have mockups for the Settings screen?
A: Feel free to implement this screen as you see fit. We consider this as a bonus task.
Q: Which link should we send in 'Profile Default 3.png'?
A: If the other party has incoming calls restricted, send them a link via 'Calls' → 'Create Call Link'.
Q: The icons provided earlier have a solid background.
A: We apologize for the inconvenience. We are attaching below the updated icons.
Q: Do I need to build these screens as a standalone project?
A: You must implement the new screens directly into the Telegram for Android app, fully preserving all existing profile features. To sum up – the new design flow must replace the current one.
Q: How will I submit my work and what will I need to provide?
A: You’ll need to submit both: an .APK file, and a link to your GitHub repository. For reference, here are the submission guidelines from one of our previous Android contests.
Q: Can we get the source files for the design mockups and animated demo?
A: Please use the files that have already been provided.
Q: Can I use X, Y, Z?
A: You must use Java without any third-party UI frameworks – and you should avoid introducing new dependencies into the project. To sum up – any changes you make must remain consistent with the existing codebase.
Q: What are the floating icons that get hidden when a profile is collapsed?
A: These icons come from either the custom profile appearance or from an active gift. For reference, check out @durov.
Q: Can we further utilize the camera cutout position on certain devices?
A: Absolutely.
Q: Do I really need to build the profiles from scratch?
A: We do not impose any restrictions on whether you should build it from scratch or not – focus on the outcome from the user’s perspective. What matters most is the quality and polish of the final result. That said, a from-scratch approach would be more beneficial in the context of eliminating legacy bugs.
Q: Can we have mockups for the Settings screen?
A: Feel free to implement this screen as you see fit. We consider this as a bonus task.
Q: Which link should we send in 'Profile Default 3.png'?
A: If the other party has incoming calls restricted, send them a link via 'Calls' → 'Create Call Link'.
Q: The icons provided earlier have a solid background.
A: We apologize for the inconvenience. We are attaching below the updated icons.
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We are pleased to issue the following clarifications regarding the Android Contest. Q: Do I need to build these screens as a standalone project? A: You must implement the new screens directly into the Telegram for Android app, fully preserving all existing…
Android Profile Icons.zip
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We’ve completed our evaluation and decided to further expand the list of nominees to include even more notable submissions.
The final results will be announced by July 10.
In the meantime, feel free to explore other submissions.
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ContestBot is now ready to accept submissions for the Android Contest 2025, Round 1.
⚠️ Deadline reminder: July 11, 23:59 (Dubai time). Late submissions will not be accepted.
Start the bot, choose “Android Contest 2025 R1”, answer the bot’s questions, then send:
- An .apk file (release build). Make sure your code uses your own api and package ID, and that login works with the production server in the submitted build.
- A link to the commit on a public GitHub repository, forked from the Telegram-Android repository.
Note: Your repository may stay private until the deadline. Entries that are not using their own package id will be penalized.
⚠️ Deadline reminder: July 11, 23:59 (Dubai time). Late submissions will not be accepted.
Start the bot, choose “Android Contest 2025 R1”, answer the bot’s questions, then send:
- An .apk file (release build). Make sure your code uses your own api and package ID, and that login works with the production server in the submitted build.
- A link to the commit on a public GitHub repository, forked from the Telegram-Android repository.
Note: Your repository may stay private until the deadline. Entries that are not using their own package id will be penalized.
The first-ever contest for content creators turned out to be a great success.
The submission count speaks for itself – we received 461 entries. After filtering out incomplete and empty submissions, we grabbed some popcorn and dove deep into the colorful kaleidoscope of hundreds of videos you created.
We’d like to thank each and every one of you – for your dedication, time, and boundless creativity. What you did was much more than simply taking part in Telegram’s competition – it was about telling the world the truth. The truth about who truly paves the way of digital innovation.
Since all of your creations are truly unique, we abstained from traditional prize places this time. Instead, we’ve defined several categories, and each video within a category below will receive a winner’s fee of $2,000.
Meet the winners!
Holy Hamster – Channel | Told a fairytale about Messengerland.
Suave Kangaroo – Channel | Showed which cat is falling behind.
Noble Leopard – Channel | Made it clear: jealousy comes in green.
Caring Fox – Channel | Animated both apps in an unexpected way.
Swift Mule – Channel | Drew a spy-themed pixel cartoon.
Kooky Jackal – Channel | Deleted WA from their phone.
Hairy Whale – Channel | Made great use of a trending meme.
Fancy Jackal – Channel | Showed us the WA user's POV.
Big Whale – Channel | Reminded us of classic ads – as if the company were a person.
Sexy Puffin – Channel | Documented the development of messaging civilization.
Tall Sloth – Channel | Imagined what a WA office might look like.
Merry Horse – Channel | Showed what a trivia competiton between messengers could look like.
Humble Peacock – Channel | Showcased city crime stories.
Tactful Antelope – Channel | Made us rewatch Matrix.
Sacred Gecko – Channel | Yet another twist on personification.
Small Goat – Channel | Delivered a slick ad.
Holy Skunk – Channel | Revealed a conversation between two messengers.
Quiet Squirrel – Channel | Delivered a sleek one-to-one comparison.
Nimble Tiger – Channel | Presented us who is the source.
Sexy Kiwi – Channel | Derived a formula: innovate – not just update.
Lucky Llama – Channel | Spun up a carousel of features.
Clever Kangaroo – Channel | Outlined a minimalist feature timeline.
Jolly Gnat – Channel | Explained why converting people isn’t always easy.
Stylish Peacock – Channel | Showed the clash between prehistoric tribes and alien technologies.
Sleek Gull – Channel | Told us who is the real innovator.
Tall Dragon – Channel | Left us speechless.
Cute Cobra – Channel | Shared a story of two trains.
Agile Sheep – Channel | Portrayed WA R&D department’s daily routine in an utterly surreal way.
Small Wombat – Channel | Leaned into the trending brainrot meme aesthetic.
Quick Gecko – Channel | Sang a song.
Smart Bat – Channel | Revealed which place serves fresh food – and which one doesn’t.
Kind Spider – Channel | Uncovered the untold side of confession.
Sexy Beetle – Channel | Proved nothing beats a good old western.
Wise Bee – Channel | Eliminated Skynet’s servant.
If you do not see your entry among the winners – do not get upset. The competition was tough and intense, and you will definitely make it next time!
We are also expanding the scope of this contest – watch for Round 2 announcement in the next couple weeks.
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