Telegram SEO

How can I make my telegram channel rank high when someone searches for a related keyword?
Do I need subscribers, views or channel age?

I think Telegram uses it's own algorithm for this, you can try and spoof your channels subscribers or views but I don't think you can really guarantee a certain ranking.

To rank high in Telegram's global search, the most critical factor in 2026 is the density of 'Premium Subscribers' within your channel, as confirmed by recent algorithm updates. While channel age provides a foundation of trust, you need to front-load your primary keyword in both the title and the @username handle for exact-match relevancy. Additionally, maintaining a high 'View-to-Subscriber' ratio through consistent posting is essential, as Telegram now penalizes inactive channels with high member counts but stagnant engagement

Telegram SEO is mostly about keyword placement in the public link (t.me/keyword) and the channel title. But don't ignore account weight.

If the accounts used to create or manage the group have a high trust score (aged, non-VoIP verified), the group is less likely to get nuked or shadowbanned from search results. So if the "owner" account is yours and real, then there is nothing to worry about.