Boosts turn a plain Telegram channel into one with Stories, its own reactions, brand colors, and even automatic translation. Each level adds something new, and most of it helps your channel get noticed and remembered. 🚀
Here's what every level unlocks, how each feature helps you grow, and how many boosts it takes to get there.
Short answer: every boost level gives your channel one more Story per day and one more custom reaction. On top of that, Level 1 adds name colors and link styles, Level 3 adds auto-translation, Levels 5 to 7 add cover colors and a cover logo, and Levels 9 and 10 add channel backgrounds. A 10,000-subscriber channel needs about 21 boosts for Level 1 and about 103 for Level 5.
⚡ How Boosts Work
Boosts come from Telegram Premium. Every Premium subscriber has 4 boosts to give to channels or groups. Gifting Premium to a contact gives the gifter 3 boosts, and a giveaway gives the channel 4 boosts for every subscription it hands out.
Bigger channels need more boosts per level. Telegram sizes each level by subscriber count. Since the May 2025 change, Levels 1 to 8 take roughly one boost per 500 subscribers each, and Levels 9 and 10 jump much higher.
Every boost has an end date. When a boost expires, the channel drops back to whatever level its remaining boosts still cover.
You can check your progress anytime. Open your channel profile, then Channel Settings, then Statistics and Boosts, then Boosts. The Boost Channel screen shows your current level and how many boosts the next one needs.
🗺️ Every Level at a Glance
| Level | Stories / day | Custom reactions | What else it adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 channel name colors, 7 link and quote styles |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 link and quote styles |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | Auto-translation of messages, 21 link and quote styles |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | Custom logos on links and quotes |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 cover colors |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 16 cover colors |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | Custom logo on the channel cover |
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 1,000+ emoji statuses |
| 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 channel backgrounds |
| 10 | 10 | 10 | Custom channel background |
Every level keeps everything from the levels below it. The auto-translation at Level 3 comes from the Boost Channel screen in the Telegram app. The rest matches Telegram's Premium FAQ.
📈 How Each Feature Helps You Grow
📸 Stories (Level 1 and up)
A second place to show up. Channel Stories sit at the top of the chat list, above every chat. A regular post gets buried as new messages arrive, but a Story stays up there for subscribers to tap.
Point people to your best posts. Use a Story to announce a new post, tease tomorrow's content, or bring back an older post that did well.
More levels, more Stories. Level 1 allows one Story a day, and Level 5 allows five. That's enough for a morning update, a midday teaser, and an evening recap.
❤️ Custom Reactions (Level 1 and up)
Reactions that fit your channel. A crypto channel can offer 🚀 and 💎, a recipe channel 🤤 and 🔥. Reactions that match the topic are more fun to tap.
One more choice per level. Level 1 gives you one custom reaction. Level 5 gives you five, which is enough for a full branded set.
🎨 Name Colors and Link Styles (Level 1 to 4)
Look the same everywhere. A channel name color and a matching style for links and quotes make your posts recognizable when they're forwarded into other chats.
Your logo on links and quotes (Level 4). Every link preview and quote you post carries your brand, which helps when readers share your posts with friends.
🌍 Auto-Translation (Level 3)
Reach readers in other languages. Level 3 unlocks auto-translation of your channel's messages, so subscribers who speak another language can still follow you. For news, crypto, and tech channels with an international audience, this could be the most useful perk on the list.
Quick tip: if your analytics show subscribers from several countries, Level 3 is the first level worth aiming for, even before the cosmetic upgrades.
🖼️ Cover Colors, Logo, and Backgrounds (Level 5 to 10)
Better first impressions. People decide whether to join in a few seconds on your channel profile. A colored cover (Level 5 and 6) and your own logo on it (Level 7) make the channel look established.
A channel that feels like yours. Emoji statuses (Level 8) and channel backgrounds (Levels 9 and 10) are the finishing touches for big, established channels.
🎯 Which Level Do You Need?
| Your goal | Level to aim for | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Start posting Stories | 1 | Unlocks Stories and your first custom reaction |
| Reach readers in other languages | 3 | Auto-translation of messages |
| Look professional when shared | 4 | Your logo on links and quotes |
| Make the profile stand out to new visitors | 5 to 7 | Cover colors, then your logo on the cover |
| Fully branded channel | 9 to 10 | Backgrounds, including a custom one |
💰 How Many Boosts (and What It Costs)
Here's the boost ladder for a channel with 10,000 subscribers, using the same model as the GrowVib boost calculator:
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boosts (about) | 21 | 41 | 62 | 82 | 103 | 123 | 144 | 164 | 287 | 410 |
A 1K channel needs far fewer. Levels 1 to 8 grow with your subscriber count, so a small channel can reach Level 5 with a fraction of these numbers. The boost calculator on the GrowVib boosts page shows the ladder for 1K, 5K, 10K, 50K, and 100K channels.
Prices depend on how long you want the level. For that same 10K channel, Level 5 costs about $3.67 for 1 day, $11.05 for 7 days, $15.59 for 30 days, or $17.48 for 90 days.
The honest version: a level lasts as long as the boosts behind it. One day is enough for a single announcement Story. If you want to keep a level for a season, pick a 30 to 90 day plan so it doesn't drop back when the plan ends.
✅ Before You Order Boosts
- ✅ Count the gap. Check how many boosts you already have on the Boost Channel screen, and order only the difference.
- ✅ Match the plan to the goal. A one-day plan for a launch, 30 to 90 days for a level you want to keep.
- ✅ Use the public channel link. The order needs your t.me link, and the channel must stay public until it completes.
- ✅ Leave a margin. New subscribers raise the boost count for the next level. If you're growing fast, order a little more than the minimum.
- ✅ Plan to use the features. Stories and reactions only help if you post Stories and give people something to react to.
Four out of five is enough to order with confidence.
👥 Groups Level Up Too
Groups use the same boost system, with their own perks:
| Level | What groups unlock |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stories |
| 2 to 3 | 8, then 16 cover colors |
| 4 | Group emoji pack |
| 5 | Custom logo on the cover |
| 6 | Unlimited voice-to-text |
| 8 to 10 | Emoji statuses, backgrounds, custom background |
The group emoji pack at Level 4 lets every member use your custom emoji, which is a strong perk for community groups.
❓ Quick Questions
How many boosts does a Telegram channel need for Level 1? It depends on subscribers. Roughly one boost per 500 subscribers, so about 21 boosts for a 10,000-subscriber channel.
What does Level 1 unlock? 1 Story per day, 1 custom reaction, 7 channel name colors, and 7 link and quote styles.
Which level unlocks auto-translation? Level 3, according to the Boost Channel screen in the Telegram app.
How long do boosts last? Each boost has an expiry date. When boosts expire, the channel drops to the level its remaining boosts support.
Do I need to give my password or admin rights to get boosts? No. Boosts only need your public channel link.
🏁 The Bottom Line
Every boost level gives your channel more Stories and more reactions, and the milestones on the way add real growth tools. Level 3 unlocks translation, Level 4 your logo on links, and Levels 5 to 7 a profile that looks established. Pick the level that matches your goal, choose a plan long enough to keep it, and then use what you unlocked.
GrowVib's boost calculator shows exactly how many boosts your channel needs for each level, with plans from 1 to 180 days and no password or admin rights required. Once your level is unlocked, fill those Stories and reactions with an audience.
- 👉 Unlock your channel level: https://growvib.com/telegram/boosts
- 👉 Add reactions to your posts: https://growvib.com/telegram/reactions
- 👉 Grow your channel members: https://growvib.com/telegram/members