Telegram Member Scraper - Telegram Audience Intelligence & Member Extraction API

Extract structured member profiles from Telegram groups with 19+ data fields including phone numbers, verification status, premium accounts, and activity patterns. This Telegram member intelligence API delivers current, hidden, and historical group members with deep-search capability. JSON output for audience intelligence, trust-and-safety review, and CRM enrichment pipelines.

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Why Choose This Telegram Member API

Multi-Mode Member Extraction with Hidden & Historical Discovery

🎯 Standard + Deep Search Modes Extract Telegram group members at full depth — Standard mode captures visible members while Deep Search discovers hidden and historical users who previously participated, providing complete community coverage beyond what surface-level tools can access.

📊 19+ Profile Fields Per Member Each member includes identity data (first/last name, usernames, phone), verification status, premium/scam/fake flags, language code, last seen status, story visibility, and premium contact requirements.

📱 Contact Intelligence Extract phone numbers, usernames, and direct contact information for comprehensive member profiling and outreach pipeline integration.

⚡ Scalable Processing Process 100-500 members per minute with intelligent rate limiting, automatic error recovery, and resource management for enterprise-scale extraction from groups of any size.

🤖 AI-Ready Structured Output Pre-formatted JSON optimized for lead scoring, audience segmentation, community health analysis, and CRM integration. Direct compatibility with LangChain, CrewAI, and automation platforms.

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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 Group Members in 3 Steps

Step 1: Configure Extraction

Choose extraction mode (standard or deep search) and paste the Telegram group identifier.

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Step 2: Run the Actor

Click "Start" to extract member profiles. Deep Search mode discovers hidden and historical members.

Step 3: Download Results

Access structured JSON with 19+ fields per member including contact details, account status, and activity signals.

Example Input

{
  "deep_search": true,
  "telegram_url": "https://t.me/binanceexchange"
}

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
🔍 Deep Search	Boolean	Yes	Enable deep search for hidden members and historical user discovery
🎯 Telegram URL	String	Yes	Telegram group identifier: https://t.me/groupname, @groupname, or t.me/groupname

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Output Data Schema

Each extracted member contains 19+ structured profile fields:

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Field	Type	Description
id	String	Telegram user unique identifier
first_name	String	User's first name
last_name	String	User's last name
usernames	Array	List of user's usernames
phone	String	User's phone number
type	String	Entity type (user/bot)
is_deleted	Boolean	Deleted account status
is_verified	Boolean	Verification status
is_premium	Boolean	Telegram Premium status
is_scam	Boolean	Scam flag
is_fake	Boolean	Fake account flag
is_restricted	Boolean	Account restriction status
lang_code	String	User's language code
last_seen	String	Last activity (online, ISO timestamp, recently, last_week, etc.)
stories_hidden	Boolean	Story visibility setting
premium_contact	Boolean	Requires premium to contact
source_url	String	Source group URL
processor	String	Apify actor URL
processed_at	String	ISO processing timestamp

Example Output

{
  "id": "123456789",
  "first_name": "John",
  "last_name": "Doe",
  "usernames": ["johndoe"],
  "phone": "+1234567890",
  "is_verified": true,
  "is_premium": true,
  "is_scam": false,
  "lang_code": "en",
  "last_seen": "2024-08-31T12:30:00.000Z",
  "source_url": "https://t.me/binanceexchange",
  "processor": "https://apify.com/agentx/telegram-member-scraper?fpr=aiagentapi",
  "processed_at": "2024-08-31T14:23:45.123Z"
}

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Integration Examples

Python Integration Example

from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_API_TOKEN")

run_input = {
    "deep_search": True,
    "telegram_target": "https://t.me/binanceexchange"
}

run = client.actor("PSRx5Q0FWQwgLpfuL").call(run_input=run_input)
dataset_items = client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).list_items().items

for item in dataset_items:
    print(f"{item['first_name']} {item.get('last_name', '')} - Premium: {item['is_premium']}")

JavaScript/Node.js Integration

import { ApifyClient } from "apify-client";

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

const input = {
  deep_search: true,
  telegram_target: "https://t.me/binanceexchange",
};

const run = await client.actor("PSRx5Q0FWQwgLpfuL").call(input);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();

items.forEach((item) =>
  console.log(
    `${item.first_name} ${item.last_name || ""} - Premium: ${item.is_premium}`,
  ),
);

Actor ID for Platform Integration

PSRx5Q0FWQwgLpfuL

Ⓜ️ 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 Member Scraper",
  "description": "Telegram group member extraction API with 19+ profile fields and deep search",
  "applicationCategory": "Developer Tools",
  "operatingSystem": "Cloud",
  "url": "https://apify.com/agentx/telegram-member-scraper?fpr=aiagentapi",
  "dateModified": "2026-04-21",
  "offers": {
    "@type": "Offer",
    "price": "0.0008",
    "priceCurrency": "USD"
  }
}

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Pricing & Cost Calculator

Transparent Pay-Per-Use Model

Event Type	Price	Description
Actor Start	$0.01	Charged per run start (per GB of memory)
Result	$0.0008	Per member profile extracted with full metadata and intelligence fields

Cost Examples

Small Group (500 members):

• Actor Start: $0.01
• Results: 500 × $0.0008 = $0.40
• Total: ~$0.41

Medium Group (5,000 members):

• Actor Start: $0.01
• Results: 5,000 × $0.0008 = $4.00
• Total: ~$4.01

Large Group (50,000 members):

• Actor Start: $0.01
• Results: 50,000 × $0.0008 = $40.00
• Total: ~$40.01

Competitive Pricing Comparison

Feature	Telegram Member Scraper	Bright Data	ScrapingBee	Octoparse
Cost per 1K Members	$0.80 ⭐	$2.50	$1.80	$3.50
Profile Fields	19+ ⭐	8-12	6-10	5-8
Deep Search	Yes ⭐	No	No	No
Historical Members	Yes ⭐	No	No	No

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Use Cases & Applications

Lead Generation & Sales Intelligence

Targeted Audience Extraction Extract member profiles from industry-specific Telegram groups for targeted lead generation. Phone numbers, usernames, and premium status enable multi-channel outreach and lead scoring.

Account-Based Marketing Identify key decision-makers within Telegram communities through premium status, verification, and activity pattern analysis for ABM campaign targeting.

Community Analytics & Management

Community Health Analysis Analyze member composition: premium vs. free users, verified accounts, activity distribution, language mix, and scam/fake account ratios for community health monitoring.

Audience Segmentation Segment group members by language, premium status, activity level, and account age for targeted content strategies and engagement optimization.

Competitive Intelligence

Competitor Community Analysis Extract and analyze competitor Telegram group members to understand their audience composition, identify shared members across groups, and discover market segment overlaps.

Market Research Map community membership patterns across industry Telegram groups to identify market trends, audience preferences, and emerging segments.

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FAQ

What is Deep Search mode?

Deep Search discovers hidden group members and historical users who previously participated in the group. Standard mode extracts only currently visible members.

Can I extract phone numbers?

Phone numbers are extracted when available in user profiles. Not all Telegram users expose their phone numbers due to privacy settings.

What Telegram target formats are supported?

Three formats: full URL (https://t.me/groupname), username (@groupname or groupname), and short URL (t.me/groupname).

How are scam and fake accounts identified?

Telegram's built-in scam and fake detection flags are included in the output. The is_scam and is_fake fields reflect Telegram's own classification.

Does it work with private groups?

This actor works with public groups. For private group extraction, see Telegram Private Group Scraper.

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SEO Keywords & Search Terms

Primary Keywords

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Long-Tail Keywords

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Industry Terms

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Trust & Certifications

• ✅ Enterprise Ready - Handles 50K+ member groups with 99.9% uptime
• ✅ GDPR Compliant - EU data protection standards
• ✅ Deep Search - Hidden member and historical user discovery
• ✅ Regular Updates - Continuous maintenance for Telegram platform changes

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Legal & Compliance

Data Rights & Usage

All data extracted by this actor originates from Telegram group member profiles. Users are responsible for ensuring their use of extracted data complies with applicable laws, regulations, and platform terms.

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 when using extracted data. Responsible use of contact information is the user's obligation.

Enterprise Support

For enterprise licensing, custom integrations, or compliance inquiries:

• Telegram: @AiAgentApi

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Last Updated: April 21, 2026