Hey everyone,
I’m working on a Telegram bot using the telebotdotnet library. The bot’s main job is to send messages to users. But here’s the thing: I really need to know if the person actually read the message.
Is there any way to track this? Like, can the bot tell me when someone opens the message? Or maybe there’s some kind of read receipt feature?
I’ve looked through the docs but couldn’t find anything clear about this. Has anyone done something similar before? Any tips or workarounds would be super helpful!
Thanks in advance for your help!
hey there! i’ve messed with telegram bots before and sadly, there’s no built-in way to see if someone read ur message. but here’s a trick - add a button to ur messages like ‘got it!’ when they click, u know they saw it. not perfect, but it works pretty well. good luck with ur bot!
I’ve faced this challenge before, and unfortunately, Telegram doesn’t provide a built-in way for bots to track read receipts. However, there’s a clever workaround I’ve used successfully.
Try incorporating inline buttons into your messages. You could add a simple ‘Got it’ or ‘Thanks’ button. When a user clicks it, your bot receives a callback, giving you a good indication that they’ve seen and engaged with the message.
Another approach is to include a unique identifier in each message, like a short code or hashtag, and ask users to reply with it. This method requires more user effort but can be effective for important communications.
Remember, these methods aren’t foolproof, but they can give you valuable insights into message engagement. Just be mindful of not overwhelming users with too many interaction requests.
As someone who’s developed a few Telegram bots, I can tell you that getting read receipts isn’t straightforward. Telegram doesn’t offer this feature for bots out of the box. However, I’ve found a workaround that’s been pretty effective.
What I do is include inline buttons in my messages. These can be simple things like ‘Understood’ or ‘Need more info’. When a user clicks one, my bot gets a callback. It’s not a perfect solution, but it gives you a good idea of who’s engaging with your messages.
Another trick I’ve used is to ask users to reply with a specific keyword or emoji. It’s a bit more manual, but it can work well if you phrase it right. Just remember, you’re relying on user cooperation here.
Lastly, if you’re sending important info, consider following up with users who haven’t interacted after a certain time. It’s a bit more work, but it can help ensure your messages are getting through.