On May 12, 2026, the Telegram team blocked 100,920 channels and groups for violating platform policies. This was stated in updated information on the service's official website. According to Ixbt.com, reports .
According to statistics, more than 556,000 channels have been restricted on Telegram within a week. Since the beginning of 2026, a total of 14,999,441 channels and groups—nearly 15 million—have been deleted.
According to the TASS news agency, the largest blocking in Telegram's history was recorded on January 1, 2026, when approximately 543,000 channels and groups were shut down.
Overall, in the first quarter of 2026, Telegram's administration blocked 51% more channels and groups compared to the same period last year. This indicates that the platform is tightening its security policies.
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