Telegram as a Social Network vs. Traditional Social Networks - Disadvantages
Lack of Recommendation Algorithms
There is no mechanism for organic promotion — it's difficult to gain subscribers "from scratch," especially without external advertising.
Limited Analytics
Telegram provides basic statistics, but compared to other social networks (like Instagram or YouTube), the data is quite limited.
Unintuitive Navigation for New Users
New users may find it confusing to distinguish between channels and chats, understand how bots work, and navigate the interface in general.
No Built-in Interest or Topic-Based Search
Finding useful channels or communities is only possible through links, recommendations, or third-party directories.
Comments Are Not Enabled by Default
Channels don’t have a built-in commenting system — a separate chat must be manually connected.
Limited Visual Content Formats
There’s no full-fledged feed for photos or videos like on Instagram. Stories were introduced only recently and are not yet available to everyone.
Lower Audience Engagement Compared to Other Social Networks
Due to the absence of likes and promotion algorithms, the level of interaction with content can be lower.
Telegram Ads Is Not Yet Available to Everyone
The advertising platform is still limited — it requires large budgets and access through agencies or an official application.