Telegram Info Scraper - Telegram Entity Intelligence & Metadata API

Extract structured metadata from Telegram users, bots, groups, and channels with 40+ fields per entity including verification status, premium flags, member counts, admin counts, privacy settings, last seen status, and contact availability. This API accepts usernames, @handles, or t.me URLs in batch (up to 10,000 targets) and returns JSON with entity type classification, membership analytics, and moderation flags for intelligence pipelines, entity verification, and abuse-monitoring workflows.

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Why Choose This Telegram Entity Extraction API

40+ Fields with Type Coverage, Membership Analytics & Privacy Metadata

🎯 Unified Entity Extraction Extract structured metadata from any Telegram entity — users, bots, groups, channels, and supergroups — via a single API endpoint with automatic target-type detection and consistent field mapping.

📊 Comprehensive Metadata 40+ fields per entity: verification status, premium flag, scam/fake markers, member/admin/banned counts, online count, privacy settings (calls, reads, voice), profile photo status, and forum/gigagroup classification.

🔍 Flexible Input Formats Accepts usernames (BotFather), @handles (@telegram), t.me URLs (t.me/telegram), and full URLs — all automatically normalized and resolved.

📈 Batch Processing Process up to 10,000 targets per run with parallel extraction and automatic rate limiting.

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Why Choose This API

This actor is designed for structured output, repeatable automation, and downstream integration in monitoring, enrichment, or ingestion pipelines.

Quick Start Guide

How to Extract Telegram Entity Data in 3 Steps

Step 1: Configure Targets

Enter Telegram usernames, @handles, or t.me URLs as an array.

Open Actor Input

Step 2: Run the Actor

Click "Start" to begin extraction. Entities are resolved and processed in parallel batches.

Step 3: Access Structured Results

Download JSON dataset or integrate via Apify API into your intelligence pipeline.

Example Input

{
  "telegram_targets": [
    "AiAgentApi",
    "@BotFather",
    "t.me/telegram",
    "binanceexchange",
    "https://t.me/Apify_Actor"
  ]
}

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
🎯 Telegram Targets	Array	Yes	Telegram usernames, @handles, or t.me URLs (5–10,000 items)

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Output Data Schema

Each extracted Telegram entity returns 40+ structured fields based on entity type:

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Core Fields (All Entity Types)

Field	Type	Description
status	String	Processing status (success/failed)
source_url	String	Original Telegram URL processed
type	String	Entity type: user, bot, channel, supergroup, group
id	Integer	Telegram entity unique identifier
usernames	Array	List of entity usernames
description	String	Bio or entity description
is_verified	Boolean	Verified entity flag
is_scam	Boolean	Scam-flagged entity
is_fake	Boolean	Fake-flagged entity
is_restricted	Boolean	Restricted entity flag
profile_photo	Boolean	Has profile photo

User/Bot Fields

Field	Type	Description
first_name	String	User first name
last_name	String	User last name
phone	String	Phone number (if accessible)
lang_code	String	Language code
is_premium	Boolean	Telegram Premium status
last_seen	String	Last seen timestamp
common_chats_count	Integer	Shared chat count

Group/Channel Fields

Field	Type	Description
title	String	Group/channel title
member_count	Integer	Total members
online_count	Integer	Currently online members
admins_count	Integer	Administrator count
banned_count	Integer	Banned member count
created_date	String	Creation timestamp
is_forum	Boolean	Forum-enabled flag
gigagroup	Boolean	Gigagroup flag

Example Output

{
  "status": "success",
  "source_url": "https://t.me/telegram",
  "processor": "https://apify.com/agentx/telegram-info-scraper?fpr=aiagentapi",
  "processed_at": "2025-01-15T14:23:45.000Z",
  "type": "channel",
  "id": 123456789,
  "usernames": ["telegram"],
  "title": "Telegram",
  "description": "Official Telegram channel",
  "is_verified": true,
  "is_scam": false,
  "is_fake": false,
  "member_count": 15000000,
  "online_count": 250000,
  "admins_count": 5,
  "banned_count": 0,
  "created_date": "2013-08-14T17:45:00.000Z",
  "is_forum": false,
  "gigagroup": true
}

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Integration Examples

Python Integration Example

from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_API_TOKEN")

run_input = {
    "telegram_targets": [
        "telegram", "@BotFather", "t.me/binanceexchange"
    ]
}

run = client.actor("lAybf7rRybdzabbBk").call(run_input=run_input)
dataset_items = client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).list_items().items

for item in dataset_items:
    print(f"{item['type']}: {item.get('title') or item.get('first_name')} | Members: {item.get('member_count', 'N/A')}")

JavaScript/Node.js Integration

import { ApifyClient } from "apify-client";

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: "YOUR_API_TOKEN" });

const input = {
  telegram_targets: ["telegram", "@BotFather", "t.me/binanceexchange"],
};

const run = await client.actor("lAybf7rRybdzabbBk").call(input);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();

items.forEach((item) => {
  console.log(
    `${item.type}: ${item.title || item.first_name} | Verified: ${item.is_verified}`,
  );
});

Actor ID for Platform Integration

lAybf7rRybdzabbBk

Ⓜ️ Make.com Setup:

1. Login to Make.com (Get 1000 Free Credits)
2. Add module "Run an Actor"
3. Turn 'Map' on - right side of the 'Actor*'
4. Paste Actor ID - from above
5. Click the '⟳ Refresh' - left side of Map
6. Input JSON* - Modify the parameters as needed
7. Set "Run synchronously" to YES
8. Add module "Get Dataset Items" - receive the result
9. In Dataset ID* select defaultDatasetId

🎱 N8N.io Setup:

1. Add 'Run an Actor and get dataset' - from the apify node
2. Actor → By ID → Paste Actor ID - from above
3. Input JSON - Modify the parameters as needed

JSON-LD Metadata

{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "SoftwareApplication",
  "name": "Telegram Info Scraper",
  "description": "Telegram entity metadata extraction API with 40+ fields, target-type coverage, and membership analytics",
  "applicationCategory": "Developer Tools",
  "operatingSystem": "Cloud",
  "url": "https://apify.com/agentx/telegram-info-scraper?fpr=aiagentapi",
  "dateModified": "2026-04-21",
  "offers": {
    "@type": "Offer",
    "price": "0.00521",
    "priceCurrency": "USD"
  }
}

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Pricing & Cost Calculator

Transparent Pay-Per-Use Model

Event Type	Price	Description
Actor Usage	$0.00001	Per compute unit consumed during run
Profile	$0.00521	Per entity extracted with full metadata

Cost Examples

Small Batch (50 entities):

• Profiles: 50 × $0.00521 = $0.26
• Total: ~$0.26

Medium Batch (500 entities):

• Profiles: 500 × $0.00521 = $2.61
• Total: ~$2.61

Large Batch (5,000 entities):

• Profiles: 5,000 × $0.00521 = $26.05
• Total: ~$26.05

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Use Cases & Applications

Entity Verification & Due Diligence

Account Verification Batch-verify Telegram entities for scam/fake flags, verification status, and account age before engaging or onboarding community partners.

Bot Auditing Extract bot metadata to classify and audit automated entities operating in your Telegram communities.

Community Intelligence

Group/Channel Analytics Extract member counts, admin counts, online member ratios, and moderation settings for community benchmarking and competitive analysis.

Audience Research Profile entity metadata across groups and channels to map community structures, identify key channels, and understand audience distribution.

Contact Discovery & Lead Enrichment

Profile Enrichment Enrich existing Telegram contact lists with verification status, premium flags, language codes, and availability metadata for CRM integration.

Network Mapping Extract common chat counts and linked chat IDs to map entity relationships across the Telegram ecosystem.

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FAQ

What Telegram entity types are supported?

Users, bots, groups, channels, and supergroups. Entity type is automatically detected and classified.

What input formats are accepted?

Usernames (BotFather), @handles (@telegram), short URLs (t.me/telegram), and full URLs (https://t.me/telegram). All are normalized automatically.

What is the batch size limit?

Minimum 5 targets, maximum 10,000 targets per run. Targets are processed in parallel batches.

Can I extract private entity data?

No. Only publicly accessible metadata is extracted. Private entities, restricted accounts, and hidden profiles return limited data based on privacy settings.

Are deleted accounts detected?

Yes. The is_deleted field flags deleted user accounts. Scam and fake markers are also returned when available.

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Industry Terms

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Trust & Certifications

• ✅ Enterprise Ready - Processing 10,000+ entities per run with 99.9% uptime
• ✅ GDPR Compliant - EU data protection standards
• ✅ 40+ Data Fields - Comprehensive entity intelligence across all Telegram types
• ✅ Regular Updates - Continuous maintenance for platform changes

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Legal & Compliance

Data Rights & Usage

All data extracted by this actor originates from publicly accessible Telegram entity profiles. Users are responsible for ensuring their use complies with applicable laws and Telegram's Terms of Service.

Privacy Compliance

• GDPR: Compliant with EU General Data Protection Regulation. No personal data is stored beyond the extraction session.
• CCPA: Compliant with California Consumer Privacy Act requirements.

Platform Terms of Service

Users must review and comply with Telegram's Terms of Service regarding data usage. This tool accesses only publicly available metadata.

Enterprise Support

For enterprise licensing, custom integrations, or compliance inquiries:

• Telegram: @AiAgentApi

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• 👤 Contact Team: @AiAgentApi

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Last Updated: April 21, 2026