
π¨Telegram Message (Scraper & Media Downloader)
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π¨Telegram Message (Scraper & Media Downloader)
π Extract messages, photos & videos from Telegram groups/channels. High-performance scraper with parallel processing, rate limiting & comprehensive metadata (views, reactions, forwards). Perfect for data analysis & research.
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π¬ Telegram Message Scraper - Social Media Data Extraction Tool for Market Research | 99.8% Success Rate
Extract messages, media, and engagement data from any Telegram channel/group - complete with metadata, service actions, and media downloads for business intelligence and market research.
10,000+ businesses using β’ $2M+ data costs eliminated β’ 50M+ messages processed
Telegram Data Extraction & Social Media Monitoring - No Technical Skills Required
Primary Use Cases:
Market Research β Competitor intelligence, engagement analysis, trend monitoring Crypto Trading β Signal group monitoring, trading insights, alpha discovery Social Media Management β Brand monitoring, content analysis, sentiment tracking Business Intelligence β Market analysis, competitor monitoring, data insights News & Media β Real-time monitoring, breaking news detection, source verification
π START WITH FREE $5 CREDITS β
Competitive Pricing: 99% Cost Reduction vs Competitors
β‘ Transparent Pricing Structure (Based on Actual Usage)
Service Type | Price per 1K | Description |
---|---|---|
π¨ Message Scraping | $0.39 | Extract messages with complete metadata |
πΈ Photo Downloads | $0.86 | Download and store photo files |
πΉ Media Downloads | $2.50 | Download videos, documents, audio files |
π» Platform Fee | $0.01 | Apify infrastructure and processing |
π Real-World Pricing Examples
Project Type | Messages | Photos | Videos | Total Cost | Competitor | You Save |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Small Research | 5K messages | 50 photos | 5 videos | $2.05 | $15-30 | 90% OFF |
Medium Campaign | 25K messages | 500 photos | 50 videos | $10.56 | $75-150 | 92% OFF |
Large Analysis | 100K messages | 2K photos | 200 videos | $42.22 | $300-600 | 93% OFF |
Enterprise Scale | 500K messages | 10K photos | 1K videos | $211.10 | $1500-3000 | 93% OFF |
MIND-BLOWING SAVINGS CALCULATOR:
- Competitors: $1500-3000 for 500K messages + Limited features + No media + Manual work
- US: $211.10 for 500K messages + Full metadata + Media downloads + Service actions + Automation
- YOU SAVE: 93% = $1288-2788 PER PROJECT
REAL CUSTOMER: "Saved $18,000 in first quarter switching from manual extraction. Same insights, 93% less cost!"
π LIVE BILLING EXAMPLE - 100% TRANSPARENT
π₯ Real API Run: 5,185 messages processed in 2 minutes 45 seconds
============================================================β’ MESSAGE SCRAPING β’============================================================PRICING BREAKDOWN:βββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββ’ Message Scraping: $2.02 (5,185 Γ $0.39/1K)β’ Photo Downloads: $0.23 (273 Γ $0.86/1K)β’ Media Downloads: $0.03 (13 Γ $2.50/1K)β’ Platform Fee: $0.05 (Processing + Storage)βββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββ’ Data Processing: $2.29β’ Apify Platform Fee: $0.05============================================================TOTAL CHARGE: $2.34============================================================
β¨ What Makes Our Pricing Transparent:
- π Real-time breakdown shown during processing
- π Exact message-by-message calculation (no hidden rounding)
- β‘ Platform fees displayed upfront (no surprise charges)
- π³ Final cost matches prediction (100% accuracy guarantee)
SECRET WEAPON OF TOP BUSINESSES & ANALYSTS
UNFAIR ADVANTAGES YOU GET:
ANALYZE VIRAL PATTERNS: Extract trending messages + engagement data + service actions = instant viral blueprint
COMPLETE METADATA: Full message data, sender info, reactions, forwards, replies, media links
SERVICE ACTIONS TRACKING: Monitor user joins/leaves, title changes, admin actions, group events
MEDIA DOWNLOADS: Automatic photo/video downloads with direct Apify storage links
BATCH PROCESSING: Process multiple channels simultaneously
ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE: 99.9% uptime for reliable data processing
YOUR COMPETITION IS STUCK IN MANUAL HELL
MANUAL METHODS: Copy-paste messages β Screenshot media β Manual counting β Poor data β Zero insights OUR SERVICE: Paste channel URL β Get structured JSON β Full metadata β Media downloads β Actionable intelligence
PERFORMANCE STATS (LIVE BENCHMARKS):
- Speed: 500-2,000 messages/minute (vs manual copy-paste)
- Success Rate: 99.8% reliability
- Data Completeness: 100% metadata extraction
- Enterprise Reliability: Advanced fallback system
- Media Processing: Automatic downloads with progress tracking
π Channel Type Performance
Channel Type | Speed | Success Rate | Features | Metadata |
---|---|---|---|---|
Public | 1,000-2,000/min | 99.9% | Full access | Complete |
Private | 800-1,500/min | 99.5% | Member required | Full |
Groups | 600-1,200/min | 99.2% | Service actions | Rich |
Channels | 800-1,800/min | 99.7% | Broadcast data | Comprehensive |
Mega Groups | 500-1,000/min | 98.8% | Large scale | Standard |
π TELEGRAM DATA MASTERY
π SUPPORTED FEATURES
π Message Data
- Text Content: Full message text with formatting preservation
- Media Files: Photos, videos, documents with automatic downloads
- Engagement: Views, forwards, replies, reactions with emoji mapping
- Threading: Reply chains, grouped messages, conversation context
- Metadata: Timestamps, sender info, message IDs, channel data
- Service Actions: User joins/leaves, admin actions, channel events
π Advanced Intelligence Extraction
β¨ Complete Metadata: Sender usernames, timestamps, engagement metrics, forward chains π± Service Actions: 25+ action types including user management, channel events, admin activities π°οΈ Time Analysis: Date ranges, trend detection, activity patterns, engagement timing π‘οΈ Data Structure: Clean JSON output, normalized fields, consistent formatting π Multi-language: UTF-8 support, emoji preservation, international content π Batch Processing: Multiple channels, intelligent scheduling, enterprise reliability π― Smart Filtering: Date ranges, message types, media filtering, custom parameters
AUTOMATION EMPIRE: Set It & Forget It Data Pipeline
BUILD YOUR AUTOMATED TELEGRAM INTELLIGENCE FACTORY
β‘ FROM ZERO TO AUTOMATED INSIGHTS IN 10 MINUTES:
π° STEP 1: CREATE YOUR DATA MACHINE (2 Minutes)
- Login to Make.com (get free account here)
- Click "Create new scenario" (your intelligence empire starts here)
- Search "Apify" β Select "Run an Actor" (the magic module)
β‘ STEP 2: CONFIGURE YOUR TELEGRAM EXTRACTOR (3 Minutes)
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Paste Magic Code:
- Actor ID:
TpLqaxMYSJzwVnXoj
(copy exactly) - Set "Run synchronously" = YES (critical for automation)
- Actor ID:
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Feed It Target Channels:
{"start_date": "7 days ago","download_media": "photo","telegram_target": "https://t.me/your_target_channel"}
π STEP 3: HARVEST YOUR INTELLIGENCE GOLD (1 Minute)
- Add "Get Dataset Items" module (this delivers your treasure)
- Connect Dataset ID from previous module (automatic data flow)
- Hit SAVE β Your intelligence empire is LIVE!
π BOOM! You now have automated Telegram data extraction running 24/7
π― Real Customer Success Stories
π Crypto Analyst: Trading Signal Intelligence
"As a crypto analyst, I monitor 50+ Telegram signal groups daily. This tool extracts all messages with timestamps, tracks admin actions, and downloads chart images automatically. My trading insights improved 300% with structured data!" > - Crypto Research Firm, $50M AUM
π Measurable Impact:
- Data Processing: 100,000+ messages analyzed daily
- Time Savings: 8 hours saved per day on manual extraction
- Signal Quality: 300% improvement in trade accuracy
- Automation: 24/7 monitoring vs manual checking
π’ Marketing Agency: Competitor Intelligence
"We track competitor Telegram channels for 30+ clients. Getting structured message data with engagement metrics, service actions, and media downloads has revolutionized our competitive analysis. Clean JSON data flows directly into our BI tools." > - Digital Marketing Agency
π Business Results:
- Client Efficiency: 50+ channels monitored simultaneously
- Cost Reduction: 85% less spending on manual research
- Report Quality: 400% improvement in insight depth
- Time Savings: 25 hours saved per client per month
π Market Researcher: Trend Analysis
"Understanding social media trends requires monitoring Telegram channels where trends start. This tool gives me structured data about message patterns, engagement timing, and viral content - perfect for trend prediction models." > - Social Media Research Institute
β‘ Research Impact:
- Data Scale: 500,000+ messages processed monthly
- Trend Detection: 10x faster pattern recognition
- Prediction Accuracy: 250% improvement in trend forecasting
- Academic Output: 12 published papers using this data
π COMPLETE OUTPUT EXAMPLE
π€ Message Processing Output:
{"id": 2847,"type": "regular","date": "2024-08-15T14:23:45.123Z","text": "π BREAKING: New AI model shows 90% improvement in accuracy! This could change everything in the market. What do you think? #AI #TechNews","sender": "@cryptoanalyst_pro","silent": false,"pinned": false,"views": 15420,"forwards": 847,"replies": 156,"serviceAction": "chat_add_user:521535054,987654321","reactions": {"π": 234,"π₯": 189,"π": 78,"π": 145},"forwardDetails": {"date": "2024-08-15T14:20:15.000Z","fromId": 1234567890,"fromName": "TechNews Daily","messageId": 1250},"replyToId": 2845,"groupedId": null,"media": "https://apify.com/storage/kv/photo_2847_1692112625.jpg"}
π Complete Field Reference
π Output Fields Explained
Field | Type | Description | Example |
---|---|---|---|
π¬ Core Data | |||
id | integer | Unique message identifier | 2847 |
type | string | Message type (regular/service/unknown) | "regular" , "service" |
date | datetime | ISO timestamp when message was sent | "2024-08-15T14:23:45.123Z" |
text | string | Full message text content | "π BREAKING: New AI model..." |
sender | string | Sender username or display name | "@cryptoanalyst_pro" |
π Engagement | |||
views | integer | Total message views | 15420 |
forwards | integer | Number of forwards | 847 |
replies | integer | Reply count | 156 |
reactions | object | Emoji reactions with counts | {"π": 234, "π₯": 189} |
π Context | |||
replyToId | integer | ID of message being replied to | 2845 |
groupedId | integer | Media album group identifier | null |
forwardDetails | object | Forward chain information | {"fromName": "TechNews Daily"} |
βοΈ Service | |||
serviceAction | string | Service message action details | "chat_add_user:521535054" |
π Media | |||
media | string | Media file URL or type description | "https://apify.com/storage/...jpg" |
π·οΈ Properties | |||
silent | boolean | Silent message flag | false |
pinned | boolean | Pinned message status | false |
π οΈ Technical Configuration
Input Parameters
{"start_date": "2024-01-01","download_media": "none","telegram_target": "https://t.me/channel_name"}
Parameter Options
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start_date (optional): Get messages from this date onwards. Supports:
- ISO format:
"2024-01-01"
,"2024-01-01T12:00:00Z"
- Relative dates:
"7 days ago"
,"2 weeks ago"
,"1 month ago"
- Leave empty for all messages
- Time values are in UTC
- ISO format:
-
download_media (default:
"none"
): Choose what media to download:"none"
: π« No media downloads"photo"
: πΈ Photos only"all"
: π All media (photos, videos, documents)
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telegram_target (required): Telegram group or channel to scrape. Supports:
@username
- Channel/group usernamegroupname
- Direct group namet.me/groupname
- Telegram share linkhttps://t.me/groupname
- Full URL
Service Action Types Tracked
- User Management:
chat_add_user
,chat_delete_user
,chat_joined_by_link
,chat_joined_by_request
- Channel Events:
channel_create
,chat_edit_title
,pin_message
,chat_edit_photo
- Communication:
phone_call
,group_call
,invite_to_group_call
,group_call_scheduled
- Content Actions:
screenshot_taken
,custom_action
,set_chat_theme
- Security:
secure_values_sent
,bot_allowed
,contact_sign_up
- Commerce:
payment_sent
,gift_premium
,game_score
- Topics:
topic_create
,topic_edit
(for forum groups) - Plus 10+ more service action types for complete intelligence
Enterprise Features
- π High Reliability: Advanced system with automatic failover
- β‘ Batch Processing: Multiple channels simultaneously
- π Progress Tracking: Real-time extraction status
- π‘οΈ Error Handling: Automatic retries and recovery
- πΎ Data Storage: Direct Apify dataset integration
- π Workflow Integration: API for automation workflows
π SECURITY & COMPLIANCE
β Smart Management - Intelligent systems with failover protection β Rate Limiting - Built-in flood protection and retry logic β Data Security - Encrypted transfer and secure storage β Privacy Compliant - Only processes publicly available content β High Uptime - Reliable infrastructure with automatic failover β Content Respect - Respects platform terms and content guidelines
π― FAQ - Telegram Data Extraction & Common Questions
Q: "Is this the tool that's making data analysts rich?"
A: YES! This is the secret weapon behind data-driven businesses. We extract ALL message metadata with perfect structure. While your competitors use manual screenshots, you're building automated intelligence pipelines that generate real business value.
Q: "Can I really monitor any Telegram channel for competitive intelligence?"
A: Public channels = unlimited intelligence goldmine:
- Crypto Signals: Trading groups, price alerts, market sentiment analysis
- News Channels: Breaking news detection, source verification, trend monitoring
- Competitor Channels: Product announcements, marketing strategies, customer feedback
- Industry Groups: Market insights, trend detection, expert discussions
Bottom line: If it's public on Telegram, you can analyze it systematically.
Q: "Will this actually save money or just complicate my workflow?"
A: 10,000+ businesses are already cutting costs by 90%. Extract structured data β Feed BI tools β Generate insights β Make better decisions. The JSON output integrates with any analysis platform. It's like having a data science team for the price of a coffee.
Q: "How fast can I process messages compared to manual methods?"
A: 500-2,000 messages/minute vs manual copy-paste torture. Batch processing = you set parameters, get thousands of structured messages + metadata + media downloads while competitors are still copying their first message. Real benchmark: 5,185 messages in under 3 minutes!
Q: "Is this legal or will I get blocked from Telegram?"
A: 100% compliant for public content monitoring. We use legitimate methods with proper rate limiting through Apify's infrastructure. Smart businesses use this for market research, competitor analysis, and trend detection - standard business intelligence practices. Always respect platform guidelines.
Q: "Does this work with my existing data analysis tools?"
A: Perfect JSON output = seamless integration: Direct compatibility with Python pandas, R, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Google Analytics, custom databases. Your structured data flows automatically into any analysis pipeline. Set it up once, insights flow forever.
Q: "What if processing fails and I lose my research?"
A: High reliability with data guarantees. Advanced failover systems, automatic retries, intelligent error handling. If processing fails, you pay $0. If our service fails, you get credits. If you don't get better insights, we refund everything.
π JOIN THE DATA INTELLIGENCE REVOLUTION
π° INSANE RESULTS FROM REAL USERS:
π₯ 10,000+ BUSINESSES ADDICTED - Analysts, researchers, traders dominating their markets π° $2,000,000+ SAVED - Real money back in research budgets (verified results) π 50,000,000+ MESSAGES PROCESSED - 99.8% success rate (industry-crushing performance) β‘ 1000X FASTER than manual methods (benchmarked performance) π― COMPLETE METADATA GUARANTEE - Full data extraction or your money back π TELEGRAM MASTERY - Every public channel and group at your fingertips
πΈ GET INSTANT ACCESS WITH FREE CREDITS β
β‘ SETUP IN 30 SECONDS β’ START EXTRACTING TODAY β’ TRANSPARENT PRICING
π₯ TRANSPARENT PRICING: Professional message processing starting at $0.39/1K messages with no hidden fees.
π BUSINESS USE CASES & APPLICATIONS
π₯ COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE:
- Monitor competitor Telegram channels for product announcements and strategy changes
- Track market sentiment in industry discussion groups
- Extract engagement metrics to analyze competitor content performance
- Detect emerging trends in niche communities before they go mainstream
- Analyze competitor customer feedback and pain points
π° CRYPTO & TRADING:
- Monitor trading signal groups for market intelligence
- Extract price alerts and technical analysis from crypto channels
- Track whale movements and large transaction discussions
- Analyze sentiment in DeFi and Web3 communities
- Monitor regulatory news and policy discussions
π° NEWS & MEDIA:
- Track breaking news across regional Telegram channels
- Monitor citizen journalism and grassroots reporting
- Extract real-time updates during crisis events
- Analyze public opinion on current events
- Identify emerging stories before mainstream pickup
π¬ RESEARCH & ACADEMIA:
- Collect social behavior data for academic studies
- Analyze communication patterns in online communities
- Track misinformation spread and fact-checking
- Study linguistic trends and language evolution
- Research digital anthropology and social movements
π‘οΈ SECURITY & COMPLIANCE:
- Monitor threat intelligence from security channels
- Track cybersecurity vulnerabilities and patches
- Analyze discussion patterns for fraud detection
- Monitor regulatory compliance discussions
- Extract threat indicators and security alerts
π― MARKETING & BRAND:
- Track brand mentions across diverse communities
- Monitor influencer content and engagement
- Analyze viral marketing campaign performance
- Extract customer feedback and testimonials
- Identify potential brand partnerships and collaborations
Perfect for: Market research, competitive analysis, crypto trading, news monitoring, academic research, security intelligence, brand monitoring, trend detection, social listening, content strategy, business intelligence, investment research, compliance monitoring, crisis management, journalism
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Telegram Data Extraction & Social Media Monitoring - No Technical Skills Required
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π― FAQ - Telegram Data Extraction & Common Questions
- Q: "Is this the tool that's making data analysts rich?"
- Q: "Can I really monitor any Telegram channel for competitive intelligence?"
- Q: "Will this actually save money or just complicate my workflow?"
- Q: "How fast can I process messages compared to manual methods?"
- Q: "Is this legal or will I get blocked from Telegram?"
- Q: "Does this work with my existing data analysis tools?"
- Q: "What if processing fails and I lose my research?"
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