Since the beginning of this year, the Telegram messenger has taken large-scale measures against channels and groups that violated the rules, distributing various types of illegal or harmful content. According to the messenger’s official information, in the first seven months of 2025, the platform blocked a total of more than 20.9 million channels and groups.
The platform’s website states that the exact reasons for the closure of the channels are not listed, but such measures are usually applied in cases of spam distribution, fraudulent schemes, or posting content that violates moral standards. Thus, Telegram conducts regular monitoring to clear its platform of dangerous and harmful activities.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov also paid special attention to this. According to him, recently some channels have been found to engage in extortion, blackmail, or spreading false information for a fee. Therefore, the platform has adopted a policy of detecting such channels and removing them within a short time.
On just one day — July 27, 2025 — the messenger’s administration closed more than 402 thousand channels and groups. This figure demonstrates Telegram’s large-scale global control and decisive measures aimed at keeping the interactive environment clean.
Experts note that such large-scale blockings not only help keep the platform clean but also ensure the safety of ordinary users. At the same time, in some cases, legitimate channels may also be closed, which is resolved during the messenger’s review process.
Telegram’s strict policy is seen as an important step in controlling the online information space and effectively combating harmful content. For the millions of channels operating on the platform, this situation once again reminded them of the importance of following the rules.
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