Search & DiscoveryTelegram Search
Export and fuzzy search your Telegram chat history
- Status
- Generally available
- Last checked
- Checked · Oct 16, 2026
- License
- Open source
- Pricing
- Free tier · from $0
What it is
Telegram Search is a tool that allows users to export their Telegram chat history and perform fuzzy searches on the exported data, making it easier to find specific messages or conversations.
Telegram Search offers a unique solution for exporting and searching through Telegram chat history, providing developers with the flexibility to integrate this functionality into their own applications or use it as a standalone tool.
When it fits — and when it doesn’t
A good fit for
Users needing to search through extensive Telegram chat history
Developers integrating Telegram data into custom applications or dashboards
Look elsewhere if
Users looking for real-time message analysis
Teams requiring cloud-hosted solutions without self-management
Known weaknesses
Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.
- 01
Limited documentation and support
The project's documentation lacks comprehensive guides and examples for advanced use cases.
- 02
Performance issues with large datasets
Fuzzy search functionality may degrade in performance when dealing with extensive chat history exports.
- 03
Complex setup process
Self-hosting requires setting up a Python environment and configuring the tool, which can be challenging for less experienced users.
What it does well
Export Telegram chat history
Fuzzy search functionality for exported data
Self-hosted solution
Pricing
- Free tier
- YesOpen source — free to use
- Paid from
- $0
- Model
- Flat rate
- Enterprise plan
- No
Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.
Performance benchmarks
How Fast Is It?
Set up Telegram Search
Setup steps, common gotchas and what to check after 30 days.