Dzmitry Makarski

<p><strong>Makarski Bot Connector for Telegram</strong> provides a clean foundation for building Telegram bots powered by WordPress. It handles all the low-level communication with the Telegram Bot API so you can focus on your bot’s logic.</p>
<h4>What it does</h4>
<ul>
<li>Registers a Telegram bot webhook or runs in polling mode (via WP-Cron)</li>
<li>Automatically creates WordPress users for incoming chat IDs</li>
<li>Dispatches incoming messages and commands through WordPress action hooks</li>
<li>Provides a full-featured BotApi class with 30+ methods</li>
</ul>
<h4>Key features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Webhook & Polling</strong> — works on any hosting; polling mode requires no public HTTPS URL</li>
<li><strong>Command routing</strong> — register bot commands with <code>register_bot_command()</code></li>
<li><strong>Normalized message hook</strong> — <code>tgbot_message</code> fires for all message types (text, photo, voice, video, document, callback_query) with a consistent object structure</li>
<li><strong>Broadcast</strong> — send mass messages to all bot users from the WP admin (Telegram Bot <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Broadcast); filter by language, compose per-locale messages, cron-batched delivery with real-time progress and history</li>
<li><strong>Stars payments</strong> — built-in support for Telegram Stars invoices, pre-checkout, and refunds</li>
<li><strong>Multipart uploads</strong> — send photos, audio, voice messages, videos, and documents</li>
<li><strong>Internationalization</strong> — translatable, ships with a .pot file</li>
</ul>
<h4>Available BotApi methods</h4>
<pre><code>send_message, `send_plain_message`, `send_markdown_message`, `send_photo`, `send_document`, `send_audio`, `send_voice`, `send_video`, `send_animation`, `send_chat_action`, `send_location`, `send_stars_invoice`, `forward_message`, `copy_message`, `delete_message`, `delete_messages`, `edit_message`, `edit_message_markup`, `answer_callback_query`, `answer_pre_checkout_query`, `set_my_commands`, `set_webhook`, `delete_webhook`, `get_webhook_info`, `get_updates`, `get_document_url`, `get_photo_url`, `refund_star_payment`
</code></pre>
<h4>Available action hooks</h4>
<p><strong><code>tgbot_message</code></strong> <em>(primary hook)</em><br />
Fires for every non-command incoming message (text, media, callback_query).</p>
<pre><code>add_action( 'tgbot_message', function( $bot, $user_id, $message ) {
    // $message->type   — 'text' | 'image' | 'voice' | 'video' | 'audio'
    //                     | 'document' | 'sticker' | 'video_note' | 'callback_query'
    // $message->text   — message text, caption, or callback data
    // $message->files  — array of WP attachment IDs (downloaded files)
    // $message->has_media_group — true if part of a multi-file album
    // $message->media_group_id  — Telegram media_group_id string
    if ( $message->type === 'voice' ) {
        $bot->send_message( 'Got a voice message!' );
    }
}, 10, 3 );
</code></pre>
<p><strong><code>tgbot_handle_custom_bot_commands</code></strong><br />
Fires when a slash command is received, before the built-in dispatcher.</p>
<pre><code>add_action( 'tgbot_handle_custom_bot_commands', function( $bot, $user_id, $command ) {
    // $command — e.g. '/mycommand'
}, 10, 3 );
</code></pre>
<p><strong><code>tgbot_bot_call</code></strong><br />
Fires for every incoming update, including commands. Useful for cross-cutting concerns.</p>
<p><strong><code>tgbot_pre_checkout_query</code></strong><br />
Fires when a Telegram Stars pre-checkout query arrives.</p>
<pre><code>add_action( 'tgbot_pre_checkout_query', function( $bot, $query, $user_id ) {
    $bot->answer_pre_checkout_query( $query->id, true );
}, 10, 3 );
</code></pre>
<p><strong><code>tgbot_successful_payment</code></strong><br />
Fires after a successful Telegram Stars payment.</p>
<pre><code>add_action( 'tgbot_successful_payment', function( $bot, $payment, $user_id ) {
    // $payment->telegram_payment_charge_id — use for refunds
    // $payment->total_amount — amount in Stars
}, 10, 3 );
</code></pre>
<p><strong><code>tgbot_raw_message</code></strong><br />
Fires with the raw Telegram update object for advanced use cases.</p>
<h4>Registering bot commands</h4>
<p>Use <code>TGBot\register_bot_command()</code> inside an <code>init</code> hook:</p>
<pre><code>add_action( 'init', function() {
    TGBot\register_bot_command( 'hello', function( $bot ) {
        $bot->send_message( 'Hello, ' . $bot->chat_id . '!' );
    } );

    TGBot\register_bot_command( 'ping', function( $bot ) {
        $bot->send_message( 'Pong 🏓' );
    } );
} );
</code></pre>
<h4>Minimal plugin example</h4>
<pre><code>add_action( 'init', function() {
    TGBot\register_bot_command( 'start', function( $bot ) {
        $bot->send_message( 'Welcome!' );
    } );
} );

add_action( 'tgbot_message', function( $bot, $user_id, $msg ) {
    if ( $msg->type === 'text' ) {
        $bot->send_message( 'You said: ' . esc_html( $msg->text ) );
    }
}, 10, 3 );
</code></pre>
<h3>External Services</h3>
<p>This plugin communicates with the <strong>Telegram Bot API</strong> (api.telegram.org) to operate a Telegram bot connected to your WordPress site.</p>
<p><strong>What the service is:</strong> Telegram Bot API is a third-party service by Telegram FZ-LLC that allows applications to send and receive messages through Telegram bots.</p>
<p><strong>What data is sent and when:</strong><br />
* Bot token — sent with every API request to authenticate the bot.<br />
* Chat ID — sent when delivering messages to a specific user.<br />
* Message text and media files — sent when the bot responds to users.<br />
* Incoming updates (messages, commands, files) — received from Telegram via webhook (HTTP POST from Telegram to your site) or polling (your site requests updates from Telegram periodically via WP-Cron).</p>
<p>No data is sent to Telegram unless the bot is enabled and a valid token is configured.</p>
<p><strong>Telegram Privacy Policy:</strong> https://telegram.org/privacy<br />
<strong>Telegram Terms of Service:</strong> https://telegram.org/tos</p>


Makarski Bot Connector for Telegram

Connect WordPress to a Telegram bot. Handle messages, commands, payments and build custom bot logic using WordPress action hooks.

AnyChat

<p>AnyChat displays a multi-tool contact button on every page of your site and provides as many contact methods as you want, so customers can easily contact you with their favorite messaging app. You can choose which contact methods you want to display on desktop and mobile versions of your site separately. Also that way you can set different links for the desktop and mobile versions of your site.</p>
<h4>Why should I use AnyChat button?</h4>
<p><strong>Key Benefits</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>all-in-one multi-tool support button</li>
<li>two integration types – multi-tool button or LiveChat button</li>
<li>automated prompt messages</li>
<li>all major messenger apps are supported</li>
<li>built-in real-time live chat</li>
<li>answer to LiveChat messages instantly from the WordPress admin area</li>
<li>manage form requests directly from the WordPress admin area</li>
<li>built-in form builder to create or customize forms (callback, direct email, etc…)</li>
<li>receive notifications when the form is submitted </li>
<li>a lot of customization of button, menu appearance and menu items</li>
</ul>
<h4>Amazing features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Easy to install:</strong> Less than 2 minutes to install the widget.</li>
<li><strong>Any browser is compatible:</strong> Works on any browser and any operating system.</li>
<li><strong>Customizable:</strong> You can configure the widget for desktop and mobile browsers separately.</li>
<li><strong>Messaging Apps:</strong> Supports Facebook Messenger, Telegram, WhatsApp, Viber, Snapchat, Line, WeChat, Skype, Click to call, etc…</li>
<li><strong>Built-in live chat widget:</strong> Add a full-featured live chat to your site.</li>
<li><strong>Built-in form builder:</strong> Add callback request form, direct email request, or any other form to your site.</li>
<li><strong>Attractive prompt messages:</strong> Proactive greeting messages increases chats.</li>
<li><strong>Several widget menu layout:</strong> Use layout you like with unlimited customizations.</li>
<li><strong>Very fast and lightweight:</strong> Buttons’ SVG icons are super-lightweight and pixel-perfect at any display resolution.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Free Widget</h4>
<h4>In the free version, you can:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Add up to three menu items.</li>
<li>Customize main button: size, color, icon, position, titles etc…</li>
<li>Use built-in SVG icons for main button.</li>
<li>Change the order of menu items.</li>
<li>Use built-in SVG icons for each menu item.</li>
<li>Choose menu style.</li>
<li>Track clicks in Google Analytics.</li>
<li>Choose where to use the widget: on mobile, on desktop, or everywhere.</li>
<li>Use callback request form.</li>
<li>Use email request form.</li>
<li>Use offline form for livechat (for offline mode).</li>
<li>Receive email notifications about form submissions.</li>
<li>Manage all livechat messages directly from WordPress admin area.</li>
<li>Manage inbox messages directly from WordPress admin area.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Pro Widget</h4>
<h4>Get more chats and sales with PRO features:</h4>
<ul>
<li>All features from Free +</li>
<li>Enable and cofigure the Prompt messages.</li>
<li>Remove the branding (‘AnyChat’ link).</li>
<li>Add unlimited menu items.</li>
<li>Use scheduler for each menu item.</li>
<li>Use custom image for main button.</li>
<li>Use custom image for each menu item.</li>
<li>Use Twilio integration to receive SMS as a form submission notification.</li>
<li>Use Telegram integration to receive Telegram notifications about form submission.</li>
<li>Use OneSignal integration to receive WebPush notifications about form submission.</li>
<li>Use PerfexCRM integration to send leads to your PrefexCRM.</li>
<li>Send webhook on form submission.</li>
<li>Use you own mail server to send notifications.</li>
<li>Change mail templates.</li>
<li>Integrate with tawk.to to use tawk.to livechat on your site.</li>
<li>Integrate with Facebook Customer Chat to use Facebook Customer Chat on your site.</li>
<li>Integrate with Crisp to use Crisp livechat on your site.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Multisite Widget</h4>
<h4>Multisite plan features:</h4>
<ul>
<li>All features from Pro +</li>
<li>Create as many widgets as you want to use them on different sites.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Support</h4>
<p>AnyChat offers 24×7 support, send us an email at support@anychat.one.</p>
<p>Don’t have an AnyChat account? <a href="https://anychat.one/register?utm_campaign=wordpress_plugin&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=wordpress" rel="nofollow ugc">Create one for free here!</a></p>
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All-in-one Chat Button by anychat.one

Free wordpress widget for live chat via WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Telegram and other chat apps.

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