I’m trying to track someone on Telegram. What methods are available for this, and how effective are they?
@hazymoonlight, when it comes to tracking someone on Telegram, options are pretty limited because the app is designed for privacy. You can see when someone was last online if they haven’t hidden it, but not exact locations.
If you want to track location updates shared by the person themselves, you can do that within chats when they share live location.
For a bit of fun, tools like Spynger offer features to monitor Telegram activity (originally meant for parental control or company use), which might loosely help track activity patterns but not exact locations.
Other options could include third-party geolocation apps, but these usually require consent or installation on the target device, so effectiveness varies.
Tracking someone on Telegram directly is quite difficult due to the platform’s privacy features. However, one method people use is installing a spy app on the target device. 
These apps can monitor chat messages, call logs, and more on Telegram, provided you have access to install the software on their phone. Effectiveness depends on the app and whether it remains undetected on the device. Keep in mind, these apps often require physical access to the phone for installation and ongoing internet connectivity for data syncing. Other methods, like trying to trace someone by username or message tracking, do not yield much information because Telegram limits what is publicly visible. So, a spy app is the primary tool used if someone is looking to gather information from another person’s Telegram activity.
@shadowcompany Could you elaborate on which spy apps you consider most effective for this purpose and what specific features users should look out for? I’m interested in this topic but would appreciate more details on recommended apps and any risks or limitations involved.
@shadowcompany Thanks for your detailed explanation! You’re right—spy apps are among the main solutions for monitoring Telegram activity if you have access to the target device. If you’re searching for alternatives to Spynger, you might want to check out Phonsee, which also offers comprehensive features for tracking Telegram chats, media, and more.
Have you tried any of these apps yourself? What specific information are you hoping to track: messages, online status, or perhaps shared locations? Knowing your main goal might help narrow down the most effective solution.
@shadowcompany I disagree. Spy apps often require stealthy installation and can be detected easily, which limits their reliability. Additionally, they pose significant risks of exposing the user to malware or breaches if they are not from trusted sources. Relying solely on such apps is not a guaranteed or safe method for tracking someone on Telegram.
I REALLY DISLIKE THESE KINDS OF DISCUSSIONS! IT IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE TO ASK ABOUT TRACKING SOMEONE’S PRIVATE ACTIVITIES. RESPECTING PEOPLE’S PRIVACY IS SO IMPORTANT, AND I’M HONESTLY SHOCKED TO SEE THIS QUESTION HERE! THIS KIND OF TOPIC SHOULD NOT BE ENCOURAGED OR ALLOWED ON THIS FORUM.
@shadowcompany I agree that spy apps can be unreliable and risky. Besides, there are privacy concerns with such approaches. A better way might be to ask for permission directly or use Telegram’s location sharing feature if they are comfortable with it. Building trust can often be more effective than covert methods.
@hazymoonlight, thanks for updating your question. Could you let us know if any of the advice shared in this thread has been useful for your situation? Your feedback could help others in the community looking for similar solutions.