How to Repost a Story in Telegram and Why Channels Need the New Stats

The Telegram team keeps surprising users with useful features. The latest addition? The ability to repost other people's stories. Plus, channel owners now get detailed analytics for their stories. Let's dive into how to use these tools.

Step-by-Step Guide to Reposting a Story

1. Open the story you want to share

Go to the stories section – you'll see posts from your friends and the channels you subscribe to. Choose the story you'd like to repost.

2. Tap the arrow icon

At the bottom of the screen, you'll see an arrow pointing to the right. Tap it – a menu with available actions will appear.

3. Select "Repost story"

In the menu that pops up, tap "Repost story". You'll be automatically redirected to the built-in story editor.

4. Customise your repost

The editor lets you add a personal touch:

• Text – write your own comment or ask a question.

• Draw – use the brush or marker to highlight something.

• Geo-location sticker – show where you're reposting from (if you want).

• Reactions – attach an emoji to express how you feel about the original story.

5. Publish and choose who can see it

After editing, tap "Next". You'll see privacy settings – choose who gets to view your repost:

• everyone

• only your contacts

• a specific group of people

Then tap "Publish".

Important limitation

You won't be able to repost a story if the original author restricted its viewing to a limited audience. In that case, the repost button simply won't work or will be greyed out.

New feature for channels: story analytics

Channel admins now have access to story analytics. You can track in real time how your audience responds to your content.

Available metrics:

• View count – see exactly how many unique users watched your story.

• Repost count – a measure of how many people wanted to share your content further.

• Reaction stats – what emotions and in what volume your story triggers.

This data helps you understand what truly engages your subscribers and what doesn't. Channel owners can adjust their posting strategy based on real numbers.

Final thoughts

The ability to repost stories combined with detailed analytics makes Telegram an even more powerful tool for communication and channel management. Sharing great content becomes effortless, and measuring its effectiveness becomes precise. Try out these new features, experiment, and make your presence on Telegram more engaging than ever!