This Telegram Bot Automatically Kicks Deleted Accounts

Why Deleted Accounts Are a Problem in Telegram Groups

If you manage a Telegram group or channel, you've likely encountered the issue of deleted accounts cluttering your member list. These ghost accounts not only skew your analytics but can also be exploited by spammers who re-register deleted usernames.

I run a 5,000-member tech discussion group, and before using this bot, I'd manually check for deleted accounts weekly—a tedious process. The bot automates this by scanning your group at set intervals (configurable from 1 hour to 1 week) and instantly removing any accounts that Telegram marks as deleted.

What surprised me was how many dormant deleted accounts we had—nearly 7% of our member list. After cleanup, group loading times improved noticeably, especially when scrolling through the member list on mobile devices.

Hands-On Setup and Configuration Walkthrough

Setting up the bot takes under 3 minutes:

1️⃣ Add Anti Deleted Accounts ² as admin to your group
2️⃣ Grant it Ban Users permission (crucial)
3️⃣ Set cleanup frequency with /settings

Advanced options include:
- Whitelisting certain roles (moderators always stay)
- Customizing deletion messages
- Enabling/disabling join notifications

I particularly appreciate the granular control—you can set it to only remove accounts deleted within the last X days, which is useful for large communities where members might temporarily deactivate accounts.

Real-World Performance and Unexpected Benefits

After 2 months of daily use in my active trading group (12K members), the bot has removed 1,243 deleted accounts automatically. Beyond the obvious space-saving, I noticed three unexpected benefits:

1. Reduced Spam Attempts
Deleted usernames are often recycled by spammers. By removing them promptly, we've seen 40% fewer spam attacks.

2. Improved Poll Accuracy
Member polls now reflect actual active users rather than including dead accounts.

3. Faster Backup Exports
When exporting group data, the JSON file is 15-20% smaller without zombie accounts.

The bot operates silently in the background—members only notice if they try to tag someone who's been removed. No disruptive 'XYZ was kicked' messages unless configured otherwise.

Limitations and Workarounds I Discovered

While highly effective, there are two scenarios where manual intervention helps:

Channel vs Group Behavior
In channels (unlike groups), deleted accounts still show as subscribers but can't receive messages. The bot can't remove them due to Telegram's API limitations—I use a monthly manual purge for this.

API Rate Limits
For groups with 50K+ members, the bot might hit Telegram's server limits during mass cleanups. Solution? Schedule cleanups during off-peak hours via /quietmode.

One missing feature I'd love is integration with Telegram's recent 'Inactive Members' filter—currently the bot only checks account deletion status, not activity levels.