Hey everyone, I’m working on a Telegram bot and I’m trying to figure out if there’s a way to know when users read the messages my bot sends. I’ve been looking through the Telegram Bot API docs but I can’t find anything about this.
Does anyone know if it’s possible to get some kind of notification or callback when a user reads a message from the bot? Maybe through the webhook or some other method?
I’m really stuck on this and would appreciate any help or ideas. Thanks!
Unfortunately, Telegram doesn’t offer a direct way for bots to detect when users read messages. This limitation is intentional to protect user privacy. However, you could implement workarounds to estimate engagement. One approach is to include inline buttons or custom keyboard options with your messages, then track user interactions with those elements. Another method is to use URL tracking if you’re sending links. While not perfect, these can give you some insight into message visibility and user engagement. Keep in mind that any workaround will only provide approximate data, not definitive read receipts.
I’ve faced this issue while developing my own Telegram bot. Unfortunately, there’s no built-in way to track read receipts for bot messages. However, I found a clever workaround that might help you.
Consider implementing a ‘seen’ feature in your bot. Whenever you send an important message, include a simple inline button labeled ‘Mark as Read’ or something similar. When users press this button, you can log it as a read confirmation.
This approach has worked well for me, providing valuable engagement metrics. It’s not perfect, as some users might ignore the button, but it gives a good approximation of message reach and user activity.
Remember to make the button optional and explain its purpose to users. This maintains transparency and respects user choice in interacting with your bot.
Sry, but telegram doesn’t provide read receipts for bots 
I tried this b4 and couldn’t find a way. Maybe u could add a button or command for users to confirm they read? Not ideal but might work. good luck with ur project!