How the calculator works
The estimate has two parts. The age component is the published price of an empty channel from the selected creation year. The audience component is the monthly ad income your views can earn (views ÷ 1,000 × price per 1,000 views × ads per month) multiplied by the months of income you assume a buyer pays for. The result is shown as a range because real deals vary.
What really moves a channel's value
- Real views and engagement, not subscriber count. See how to check if subscribers are real.
- Niche and audience country: finance, crypto and US/EU audiences usually earn more per view than general entertainment.
- Proof: statistics a buyer can verify live, ad history and income records.
- Creation year: older empty channels cost more because fewer remain; it matters most when there is no audience.
Published prices for empty old channels
| Creation year | Price per channel |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $10 |
| 2024 | $12 |
| 2023 | $13 |
| 2022 | $16 |
| 2021 | $18 |
| 2020 | $20 |
| 2019 | $22 |
| 2018 | $25 |
| 2017 | $29 |
| 2016 | $33 |
| 2015 | $49 |
Starting a new project? An old channel without an audience is the cheapest way to avoid a brand-new channel; see old Telegram channels or channels with subscribers. Selling your own channel? Read how to sell a Telegram channel safely.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Telegram channel worth?
It depends mostly on real post views, the niche and audience country, and the ad income those views can earn. An empty channel's creation year adds a smaller amount; published prices for empty old channels run from $10 to $49.
Why does the calculator use views instead of subscribers?
Advertisers pay for people who see a post. Subscriber counts can include inactive or added accounts, so views are the more honest measure.
What CPM should I enter?
Use the price per 1,000 views you actually charge or are offered for an ad post in your niche. If you do not know, try a low and a high value to see the range; it varies widely by niche and country.
How many months of income do buyers pay for?
There is no fixed rule; it depends on how stable the audience is and how much a buyer can verify. The calculator lets you set it, so you can compare scenarios.
Is this an offer to buy my channel?
No. SocialStore does not buy channels; the calculator is an educational estimate only.
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