Is it possible to retrieve group member count without using Telegram's bot API?

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Hey everyone,

I’m trying to figure out how to determine the number of members in a Telegram group without the official bot API. Does anyone know if there’s another method?

I’m also wondering if it’s possible to view the member count for groups where I don’t have admin privileges. I’ve searched around but haven’t found any clear solutions yet. Any advice or alternative methods would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help!

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I’ve encountered this issue before in my projects. Unfortunately, Telegram’s privacy measures make it challenging to retrieve accurate member counts without official API access or admin rights. While there are some unofficial methods floating around, they’re often unreliable and could potentially violate Telegram’s terms of service. My recommendation would be to explore alternative approaches for your project that don’t rely on exact member counts, or consider reaching out to group admins directly if you need this information for a specific purpose.

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I’ve grappled with this issue in my own projects. From my experience, retrieving accurate member counts without the bot API or admin access is nearly impossible due to Telegram’s robust privacy measures. I once tried using third-party libraries and unofficial APIs, but they were unreliable and risked violating Telegram’s terms.

One workaround I’ve used is estimating group size based on activity levels or message frequency. It’s not perfect, but it can give you a rough idea. Another option is to create a bot and kindly ask group admins to add it temporarily for data collection.

Ultimately, respecting user privacy is crucial. If you absolutely need exact counts, consider adjusting your project’s goals or finding alternative data sources that align with Telegram’s policies.

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hey there! i’ve been digging into this too. as far as i know, there’s no reliable way to get member counts without the bot API or admin access. telegram’s pretty tight on privacy. you could try scraping, but it’s not accurate & might violate terms. sorry i don’t have a better solution for ya!