What it does
The Wikipedia bot is one of Telegram's official inline bots. Type @wiki followed by a query in any chat, and pick a result to share a Wikipedia article with its summary, without leaving the conversation.
Why people use it
- Quick fact-checks in conversation.
- Share Wikipedia article previews without copy-pasting URLs.
- Works in any chat without adding a bot.
How to use it
- Open any chat on Telegram.
- Type
@wikiin the message field followed by a topic. Example:@wiki The Open Network. - Pick a result from the dropdown. The bot posts the article preview.
Behind the app
Operated by Telegram FZ-LLC. Part of the official set of inline search bots (@wiki, @pic, @vid, @youtube, @imdb).
Frequently asked questions
What languages does it search?
Defaults to the Wikipedia language matching your interface settings. You can typically reach other-language Wikipedias from the result page.
Is it free?
Yes.
Do I need to add it to my group?
No. Inline bots work from your message field directly.
Official Telegram app.
Verified directly by Telegram. The link above goes to the genuine app.
