Telegram Paid Reactions with Stars — How They Work
Paid reactions are Telegram's way to let fans show extra support with Stars. A golden star animation appears on the post, and the channel owner earns TON from every reaction.
How Paid Reactions Work
- Open a post in any Telegram channel with paid reactions enabled
- Hold the reaction button (or tap the ⭐ icon below the post)
- Choose how many Stars to send (1 to 2500 per reaction)
- Confirm — your Stars are sent and a golden animation plays
Reaction Costs and Effects
| Stars Sent | Effect | Cost at @starsrfbot |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 Stars | Small gold star reaction | 1.6–6.4 ₽ |
| 5–24 Stars | Animated gold reaction | 8–38 ₽ |
| 25–99 Stars | Bold animated reaction, visible in top list | 40–144 ₽ |
| 100–499 Stars | Prominent display, creator noticed | 160–798 ₽ |
| 500+ Stars | Top-leaderboard reaction, special badge | 784+ ₽ |
Why Send Paid Reactions?
- Support creators — they receive 70% of every Star as TON
- Get visibility — top reactors are shown in the post's leaderboard
- Show appreciation — a gold star stands out from regular emoji reactions
- Boost posts — posts with many Stars reactions get higher engagement signals
How to Get Stars for Reactions Cheaply
Buy Stars via @starsrfbot — 40% cheaper than the App Store. 100 Stars = 144 ₽ (vs ~260 ₽ in App Store).
FAQ
Can I send paid reactions anonymously?
No — paid reactions show your Telegram display name by default. But your @username is only visible to others if you're in the public leaderboard.
Do paid reactions help channel growth?
Indirectly — high-engagement posts rank better in Telegram's recommendations. More paid reactions = higher engagement signals.
What if a channel doesn't accept reactions?
Not all channels have enabled paid reactions. The Stars icon only appears on posts in channels where the owner has activated monetization.