Greetings,
Is it possible to capture updates regarding reactions on messages sent by the bot using either webhook callbacks or long polling? Alternatively, can a bot receive reaction notifications in groups or channels where it is a member? I checked the Telegram Bot API documentation and noted that the update structure does not appear to include reaction-related modifications. Has anyone managed to implement a solution for tracking reactions? Your insights and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and help.
Through my own work with the Bot API, I found that reaction updates are not currently supported. Despite several attempts to capture reaction events via webhook callbacks or long polling, I did not receive any updates related to message reactions. It appears the Telegram API omits this feature for bots, likely due to restrictions designed for privacy or performance. As a workaround, some developers have looked into alternative methods, though these are often unreliable and not officially endorsed by Telegram. In my experience, waiting for API updates remains the only viable option.