Hey everyone, I’m working on a Telegram bot and I’m wondering if there’s a way to find out when a user deletes their chat with the bot. I’ve been trying to figure this out but I’m not having much luck.
I did a little test where I deleted the chat as a user, but the bot kept sending messages like nothing happened. Is there some kind of API or method I can use to detect when this happens? It would be really helpful for managing my bot’s interactions.
Has anyone dealt with this before or know if it’s even possible? Any tips or advice would be great. Thanks!
As someone who’s worked extensively with Telegram bots, I can confirm that detecting chat deletion is indeed challenging. Telegram prioritizes user privacy, so this information isn’t readily available to bots.
One strategy I’ve employed is implementing a ‘heartbeat’ system. Essentially, the bot sends periodic, low-frequency check messages. If these consistently fail to deliver over an extended period, it’s a strong indicator the user has likely deleted the chat or blocked the bot.
However, this method isn’t perfect and can be resource-intensive. It’s crucial to balance the need for this information against potential drawbacks like increased server load or hit API limits.
In my projects, I’ve found it more effective to focus on user engagement metrics and optimize the bot’s functionality for active users rather than trying to track those who’ve disengaged.
I’ve actually encountered this issue while developing my own Telegram bot. Unfortunately, there’s no direct way for a bot to know if a user has deleted their chat. Telegram’s API doesn’t provide this information to maintain user privacy.
However, there are some workarounds you can implement. One method I’ve used is to periodically send a silent message to users and check for a specific error code (403: Forbidden) in the response. If you get this error, it likely means the user has blocked the bot or deleted the chat.
Keep in mind that this approach isn’t foolproof and can be resource-intensive for bots with many users. It’s also worth noting that users can mute your bot without deleting the chat, which might give false positives.
In my experience, it’s often better to focus on providing value to active users rather than trying to track those who’ve left. If you’re concerned about inactive users, you could implement a timeout system based on last interaction date instead.
hey, i’ve faced this too. telegram doesn’t let bots know when a chat gets deleted, it’s all about privacy. you can try sending a test message; if it fails, maybe the user blocked or removed the chat. keep it light and focus on active users.