Wikipedia Search
@wiki
FreeOfficialInline modeMULTI
Official inline bot: type @wiki and a query in any chat to insert a Wikipedia article card without leaving the conversation. Free, works in every chat, no setup.
Key features
- Inline search in any chat
- Article card with snippet and link
- Follows your interface language
What Wikipedia Search does
@wiki is one of the built-in inline bots shipped by Telegram. You do not open it as a chat: in any conversation you type @wiki followed by a term, wait a second for the dropdown of matching articles, and tap one to send a card with the title, a snippet and a link. It searches the Wikipedia language edition that matches your Telegram interface language, which is handy in mixed-language groups.
It does the one thing well and nothing else: no summaries, no translations, no article reading inside Telegram. For quick "what is it" links during a discussion it remains the fastest option, and because Telegram runs it there is no downtime or advertising.
How to start
- In any chat type @wiki and a space
- Type the term and wait for results
- Tap a result to send it
Pricing and limits
Free
Pros / Cons
- Zero setup, works everywhere
- Official and free
- No article reading inside Telegram
Alternatives
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Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functionality | 25 | 6 / 10 | |
| Reliability & speed | 15 | 10 / 10 | |
| Popularity & trust | 15 | 6 / 10 | |
| Price & free tier | 10 | 10 / 10 | |
| Usability | 10 | 9 / 10 | |
| Safety & privacy | 10 | 10 / 10 | |
| Freshness | 5 | 7 / 10 | |
| Localization | 5 | 8 / 10 | |
| No intrusive ads | 5 | 10 / 10 | |
| Score | 100 | 80.5 |
FAQ
Does it work in groups?
Yes, inline bots work in any chat where you can send messages.
Technical details
- Inline mode
- Mini App
- Works in groups
- Works in channels
- Accepts voice
- Accepts files
- Requires phone number
- Requires registration
- Shows ads
