How to Get Your First 100 Beta Users from Telegram Groups
You built the MVP. Now you need humans to break it.
But where do you find people willing to use a buggy, unfinished product?
Telegram groups. They are full of early adopters, tech enthusiasts, and people who love being first.
Here are 5 strategies to recruit 100 beta users.
Strategy 1: Join "Beta Testers" Communities
There are groups specifically for people who WANT to test new products.
Where to find them:
- Search Telegram for "Beta Testers" or "Early Adopters."
- Check TapJoin's Tech Category for curated lists.
How to approach:
- Read the group rules (some allow self-promo, some don't).
- Introduce yourself: "Hey! I'm building [X]. Looking for feedback. Anyone interested?"
- Offer value: "In exchange, I'll give lifetime free access to founding testers."
Strategy 2: Target Niche Communities
Better than broad beta groups: Communities of your actual target audience.
Example:
- Building a design tool? Join "UI/UX Designers" groups.
- Building a crypto tool? Join "DeFi Developers" channels.
How to approach:
- Be a member first. Contribute value for 1-2 weeks.
- Then share: "I built a tool to solve [specific problem we've discussed]. Would love feedback."
Strategy 3: The "Exclusive Invite" DM
Cold DMs work—if done right.
Template:
"Hey [Name], I noticed you're interested in [Topic]. I'm building a tool for [Problem]. Looking for 20 founding members to shape the product. Interested?"
Why it works:
- It's personal (not a mass blast).
- It's exclusive ("founding members" = status).
- It asks for input, not just usage.
Strategy 4: Partner with Group Admins
Some admins are happy to promote relevant tools to their members—especially if you offer value.
How to approach:
- DM the admin directly.
- "Hey, I built [X] which I think your community would find useful. Would you be open to sharing it? I can offer [exclusive discount / free premium / shoutout]."
Strategy 5: Create Your Own Beta Group
Instead of hunting across random groups, centralize your testers.
- Create a private Telegram group: "[ProductName] Beta Testers."
- Share the link selectively (not publicly).
- Post updates, bugs, and requests directly.
Benefits:
- Dedicated feedback channel.
- Creates a sense of community around your product.
Tracking Your Beta Success
| Metric | Target |
|---|---|
| Beta signups | 100 |
| Active users (weekly) | 30+ |
| Feedback messages received | 50+ |
| Bugs reported | 20+ |
Your first 100 users are out there. Go find them. Start by exploring communities on TapJoin.