DaySandBox
Puts new members in a temporary sandbox: their messages are hidden from the group until they prove they are not spam. Free.
Key features
- Sandbox mode hides new-member messages until vetted
- No explicit puzzle for genuine newcomers
- Works alongside a separate captcha or moderation bot
DaySandBox
DaySandBox takes a different approach from a captcha challenge at the door: new members are let in immediately but placed in a temporary sandbox, where their messages stay hidden from the rest of the group until enough signals suggest they are a genuine participant rather than a spam bot. This avoids the friction of an explicit puzzle for real newcomers while still filtering out automated accounts.
Its own Telegram profile carries only Telegram's generic group-bot description rather than a custom bio, so the sandbox mechanic described here is based on the bot's established reputation rather than its own written claims — test it in a low-stakes group first if you want to confirm the exact behaviour.
How to start
- Add @daysandbox_bot to the group as admin
- New members are sandboxed automatically on join
- Genuine members are released from the sandbox over time
Pricing and limits
Free
Pros / Cons
- No friction puzzle for genuine newcomers
- Free
- No custom bio on its own profile to confirm details directly
- Best paired with a dedicated moderation bot for content filtering
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functionality | 25 | 6 / 10 | |
| Reliability & speed | 15 | 6 / 10 | |
| Popularity & trust | 15 | 6 / 10 | |
| Price & free tier | 10 | 10 / 10 | |
| Usability | 10 | 6 / 10 | |
| Safety & privacy | 10 | 7 / 10 | |
| Freshness | 5 | 5 / 10 | |
| Localization | 5 | 5 / 10 | |
| No intrusive ads | 5 | 9 / 10 | |
| Score | 100 | 65.0 |
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Does it block new members from joining?
No, members join immediately; only their messages stay hidden from the group until vetted.
Technical details
- Inline mode
- Mini App
- Works in groups
- Works in channels
- Accepts voice
- Accepts files
- Requires phone number
- Requires registration
- Shows ads
- Works in Russia without VPN