{"id":2203,"date":"2024-09-17T11:36:36","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T11:36:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/?p=2203"},"modified":"2025-09-02T10:19:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T10:19:53","slug":"telegram-mini-apps-complete-introduction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/social-networks\/telegram\/telegram-mini-apps-complete-introduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Telegram Mini Apps; a Complete Introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/social-networks\/telegram\/telegram-mini-apps-complete-introduction\/#What_is_a_Telegram_Mini_App\" title=\"What is a Telegram Mini App?\">What is a Telegram Mini App?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/social-networks\/telegram\/telegram-mini-apps-complete-introduction\/#Features_of_Mini_Apps_in_Telegram\" title=\"Features of Mini Apps in Telegram\">Features of Mini Apps in Telegram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/social-networks\/telegram\/telegram-mini-apps-complete-introduction\/#Pros_and_Cons_of_Using_Telegram_Mini_Apps\" title=\"Pros and Cons of Using Telegram Mini Apps\">Pros and Cons of Using Telegram Mini Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/social-networks\/telegram\/telegram-mini-apps-complete-introduction\/#Examples_of_Mini_Apps_in_Telegram\" title=\"Examples of Mini Apps in Telegram\">Examples of Mini Apps in Telegram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/social-networks\/telegram\/telegram-mini-apps-complete-introduction\/#How_to_Use_Telegram_Web_Apps\" title=\"How to Use Telegram Web Apps?\">How to Use Telegram Web Apps?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/social-networks\/telegram\/telegram-mini-apps-complete-introduction\/#Will_Telegram_Web_Apps_Continue_to_Work_in_the_Future\" title=\"Will Telegram Web Apps Continue to Work in the Future?\">Will Telegram Web Apps Continue to Work in the Future?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/social-networks\/telegram\/telegram-mini-apps-complete-introduction\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/social-networks\/telegram\/telegram-mini-apps-complete-introduction\/#FAQs_about_Telegram_Web_Apps\" title=\"FAQs about Telegram Web Apps\u00a0\">FAQs about Telegram Web Apps\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/social-networks\/telegram\/telegram-mini-apps-complete-introduction\/#Other_Articles_You_Should_Read\" title=\"Other Articles You Should Read\">Other Articles You Should Read<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Telegram Mini App (TMA) is a web application that works within this messenger. These apps have changed the way people interact with Telegram, especially when it comes to running an online shop. Developers create mini apps using web technologies (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript) and Telegram\u2019s Bot API. Telegram is generous and provides documentation and examples to help developers get started. In the following paragraphs, we explain what Telegram mini apps are and introduce a professional web app for online shops.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Telegram_Mini_App\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>What is a Telegram Mini App?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Telegram web apps are lightweight applications (usually 2-4 MB) with simple frameworks. In other words, Telegram is a large application (like a mother) that holds a smaller application within its arms (like a baby). The most prominent advantage of Telegram mini apps is that you can use them directly within Telegram. People can use mini apps to shop, play games, schedule appointments, set reminders, etc.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_of_Mini_Apps_in_Telegram\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Features of Mini Apps in Telegram<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here are a few important features of Telegram mini apps that will amaze you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mini apps are usually accessible through Telegram bots<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When you interact with a bot that supports a Mini App (like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SmartBotsLand store bot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), it can open a full-screen web app within Telegram.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The mini apps in Telegram are responsive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, quick, and in accordance with Telegram\u2019s look and feel.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Telegram ensures that all mini apps are sandboxed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It means they are so secure that hackers cannot access user data without the users\u2019 permission. Moreover, payments made through mini apps are handled securely by Telegram\u2019s payment API.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>They shouldn\u2019t be installed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Do you worry about the remaining space on your PC or phone? Well, the Telegram web apps are here to wash away your concerns. There is no need to download or install these apps. They load instantly within Telegram, so they save storage space on your device.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>They have secure payment gateways<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Mini apps can adjust themselves with Telegram\u2019s payment system. So, they allow users to make purchases or complete transactions securely within the app. Note that they currently (September 2024) don\u2019t support Google Pay and Apple Pay, but they might support them following the next updates of Telegram.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Latest update (August 2025): The Telegram web app still doesn&#8217;t support these two gateways.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2541 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2025-08-16-102620.png\" alt=\"telegram web app doesn't support google and apple pay\" width=\"1004\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2025-08-16-102620.png 1004w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2025-08-16-102620-300x25.png 300w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2025-08-16-102620-768x64.png 768w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2025-08-16-102620-696x58.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1004px) 100vw, 1004px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Web apps in Telegram are shareable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It means that users can share them through private and group chats. This can be a huge benefit for those running a store bot on Telegram. The more people share their store, the more customers they will have.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Users can send text messages and attachments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (supported by Telegram) via mini apps. This can be a huge pro for those dealing with booking, personalized calendars, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons_of_Using_Telegram_Mini_Apps\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><b>Pros and Cons of Using Telegram Mini Apps<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Pros<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>They are easy to use.<br \/>\n<\/b>You can do a variety of tasks without leaving the Telegram app. That\u2019s why using mini apps is straightforward.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>They have high speed.<br \/>\n<\/b>Mini apps load quickly and smoothly. This feature alone made mini apps superior to other platforms, especially for online shops where the customers have no patience for shopping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>They are accessible via different devices.<br \/>\n<\/b>Since mini apps run within Telegram, people can use them on various devices, such as phones, tablets, and PCs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>They occupy no space on the device.<br \/>\n<\/b>Mini apps are NOT installed on any devices, including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, and Web. You can simply use them within the Telegram app, so you will have more free space on your phone or laptop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>They are safe and secure.<br \/>\n<\/b>Telegram web apps operate within a sandboxed environment, meaning they have restricted access to user data and are less likely to compromise the user&#8217;s privacy. Telegram handles sensitive actions like payments and authentication through secure APIs, ensuring data protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>They are cost-effective.<br \/>\n<\/b>Mini apps use web technologies (HTML5, JavaScript) and are executed within Telegram. This significantly reduces your development and maintenance costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>They have real-time interaction with users.<br \/>\n<\/b>Telegram mini apps can have real-time interactions with users through Telegram bots. For example, users can receive instant updates, notifications, or reminders while using a mini app. This feature has made it ideal for live games, customer support, or booking services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>They are easy to share.<br \/>\n<\/b>People can easily send links or recommend a bot that includes a Mini App to friends or colleagues in a chat.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>They automate tasks.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span>Operating via bots, Telegram mini apps can automate customer service processes. In other words, they provide users with fast, efficient solutions to their queries or needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2542 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Minu-Apps-on-Telegram-are-made-with-C-SS.jpg\" alt=\"Telegram mini apps programming\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Minu-Apps-on-Telegram-are-made-with-C-SS.jpg 600w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Minu-Apps-on-Telegram-are-made-with-C-SS-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Cons<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>They have limitations.<br \/>\n<\/b>Compared to regular apps, they have more limitations. In fact, they are better suited for doing quick, specific tasks rather than complicated ones. Also, since mini apps need to work within Telegram\u2019s chat interface, the developers cannot improve their UI\/UX.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>They are dependent on bots.<br \/>\n<\/b>Mini apps are attached to Telegram bots, so accessing them requires interaction with a bot. This can create an extra step for users. Some people find it less convenient to access Telegram web apps than a regular app directly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>They are not available to people who don\u2019t use Telegram.<br \/>\n<\/b>Mini apps are tied to Telegram. This means that <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">only Telegram users<\/span> can access them, which limits their availability outside of the app. If you want to share an app with someone who isn\u2019t on Telegram, they won\u2019t be able to use it unless they download the app and join.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>They are less discoverable.<br \/>\n<\/b>Unlike app stores (such as Google Play or the Apple App Store), there\u2019s no place for users to discover new mini apps. Users often have to rely on word of mouth, bot searches, or shared links to find useful mini apps. This can make it harder for developers to reach new users. Think of the <a href=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/hamster-kombat\/know-hamster-kombat-game-june\/\">Hamster Kombat game<\/a>. People have to find their link from their friends, different websites, or the comment sections of social media platforms. All these problems exist because there is no central place that shares mini app links (not even the Telegram official website).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>There may be a data breach.<br \/>\n<\/b>Although Telegram has strong security features, bots and mini apps can be built by third parties, raising potential concerns about privacy and data security. Users need to trust the bot developers to protect their information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_Mini_Apps_in_Telegram\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><b>Examples of Mini Apps in Telegram<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>E-commerce bots<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopping bots can open web apps that allow users to browse catalogs, view products, and make purchases directly in Telegram. <\/span><b><a href=\"http:\/\/smartbotsland.com\">SmartBotsLand<\/a> was one of the first platforms that offered web app stores on Telegram.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2204\" src=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/store-bot-telegram-300x273.jpg\" alt=\"telegram web apps for online shop\" width=\"450\" height=\"410\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Games\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can play some games solo or with your friends through mini apps. These games allow you and your friends to play games without leaving the chat. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2205\" src=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/game-bot-telegram-300x279.jpg\" alt=\"telegram mini app game\" width=\"450\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/game-bot-telegram-300x279.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/game-bot-telegram-768x714.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/game-bot-telegram-696x647.jpg 696w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/game-bot-telegram-452x420.jpg 452w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/game-bot-telegram.jpg 912w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Task managers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some task-managing bots open mini apps while you use them to manage tasks, set reminders, or finish your projects. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2206\" src=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/task-manager-bot-telegram-300x263.jpg\" alt=\"telegram web app task manager\" width=\"450\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/task-manager-bot-telegram-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/task-manager-bot-telegram-768x673.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/task-manager-bot-telegram-696x610.jpg 696w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/task-manager-bot-telegram-479x420.jpg 479w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/task-manager-bot-telegram.jpg 932w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Booking bots<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use the mini apps to book flights, taxis, hotels, or event tickets, all within Telegram.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2207\" src=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/taxi-booking-telegram-300x274.jpg\" alt=\"telegram mini app for booking\" width=\"450\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/taxi-booking-telegram-300x274.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/taxi-booking-telegram-768x702.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/taxi-booking-telegram-696x636.jpg 696w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/taxi-booking-telegram-460x420.jpg 460w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/taxi-booking-telegram.jpg 925w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_Telegram_Web_Apps\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><b>How to Use Telegram Web Apps?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, Telegram web apps run on bots. In other words, when you are using a mini app, you are actually using a Telegram bot. Accessing and using mini apps is as easy as ABC. Just follow these 3 steps and enjoy using mini apps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Search, find, enjoy.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access mini apps by searching their usernames in the Telegram search bar. Open the Telegram app and use the search bar to find a bot by typing its name. For example, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/bots\/telegram-store-bot\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shopping bot <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/social-networks\/telegram\/play-to-earn-games\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gaming bot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Once you start a chat with the bot, you might receive a message or command (like <\/span><b>\/start<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>\/shop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) to open the Mini App within the chat window.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Use inline mode.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(If possible) use inline query. Telegram allows you to use mini apps via inline queries. This means you can use them directly from any chat, without opening the bot&#8217;s chat window. You may have seen this type of mini app, but you didn\u2019t recognize it as an inline bot. @gamebot is a perfect example of an inline web app. You can use it by typing the bot\u2019s username followed by a space in any chat. The bot will show a list of options. Then, select one of them to open a Mini App and enjoy playing fun games.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Find and click its link.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some mini apps are accessible via shared links. A bot or another user might share a Mini App link in a chat and when you click it, a Mini App will be opened within Telegram. For example, if you click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/SmartShopBotBot\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you will be directed to a bookshop on Telegram. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interestingly, you can also find the link to some web apps from the \u201cmenu button\u201d in some bots. As an instance, i<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">n this store bot (look at the picture below), when you click the \u201cMy shop\u201d and then, \u201cShop\u201d buttons, a web app will be opened where you can add items to your cart and pay for it via a secure payment gateway.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2210\" src=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/smart-pet-shop-2-1-293x300.jpg\" alt=\"pet shop telegram\" width=\"450\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/smart-pet-shop-2-1-293x300.jpg 293w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/smart-pet-shop-2-1-411x420.jpg 411w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/smart-pet-shop-2-1-356x364.jpg 356w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/smart-pet-shop-2-1.jpg 605w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2209\" src=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/smart-pet-shop-3-300x292.jpg\" alt=\"mini app telegram shop\" width=\"450\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/smart-pet-shop-3-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/smart-pet-shop-3-768x748.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/smart-pet-shop-3-696x677.jpg 696w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/smart-pet-shop-3-432x420.jpg 432w, https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/smart-pet-shop-3.jpg 938w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Telegram_Web_Apps_Continue_to_Work_in_the_Future\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><b>Will Telegram Web Apps Continue to Work in the Future?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telegram continues to expand the features of its mini apps, so we can expect to see more complex and featureful apps in the future. In addition, the variety and quality of mini apps are likely to grow, making them an increasingly important part of Telegram. So, if you are planning to have an online shop, be ahead of your time and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/bots\/telegram-store-bot\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">run your store bot on Telegram now<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! They will grow and become even more popular in the near future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telegram web apps or mini apps are small applications that run within the Telegram platform. They are secure, fast, and accessible. Also, you can use them for various purposes, including selling things, shopping, booking tickets and places, managing tasks, and playing games. Creating a Telegram web app requires coding and technical knowledge. If you don\u2019t have such skills and want a professional store on Telegram, you can create your own bot<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">via the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SmartBotsLand panel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sign up on the website, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/shop\/store-bot-setup-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">read<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (or watch) tutorials, and get started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_about_Telegram_Web_Apps\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><b>FAQs about Telegram Web Apps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>How to create a mini app on Telegram?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Telegram Mini App is a web application, so you\u2019ll build it using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The mini app will open within Telegram\u2019s WebView (in a bot or inline query). You can use any web development stack to create the app. Since users will access the Mini App from different devices, ensure it\u2019s responsive and works well on mobile.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Are Telegram mini apps the same as Telegram bots?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telegram bots are automatic accounts that respond to user commands, messages, etc. Moreover, bots are typically text-based and handle tasks like sending updates, providing information, and automating tasks. However, mini apps are designed for more complex user interactions within Telegram. They offer an app-like experience without needing to leave the platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Can you make money with Telegram mini apps?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure. You can make money with Telegram mini apps in several ways, including running e-commerce, selling subscription plans, and advertising.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Articles_You_Should_Read\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>Other Articles You Should Read<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><strong><a title=\"Start an Online Shop on Telegram, Instagram, or a Website?\" href=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/telegram-store-bot\/best-ecommerce-platform-2024\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Start an Online Shop on Telegram, Instagram, or a Website?<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><strong><a title=\"How to Add Bot to Telegram Channel or Group\" href=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/social-networks\/telegram\/add-bot-to-telegram-channel-group\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">How to Add Bot to Telegram Channel or Group<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><strong><a title=\"Making Money with Telegram\" href=\"https:\/\/smartbotsland.com\/blog\/social-networks\/telegram\/making-money-with-telegram\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Making Money with Telegram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Telegram Mini App (TMA) is a web application that works within this messenger. 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