python-telegram-bot · aelkheir · Jan 1, 2026 · Jan 1, 2026 · Jan 1, 2026 · Jan 6, 2026
diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
    :target: https://pypi.org/project/python-telegram-bot/
    :alt: Supported Python versions
 
-.. image:: https://img.shields.io/badge/Bot%20API-9.2-blue?logo=telegram
+.. image:: https://img.shields.io/badge/Bot%20API-9.3-blue?logo=telegram
    :target: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api-changelog
    :alt: Supported Bot API version
 
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ After installing_ the library, be sure to check out the section on `working with
 Telegram API support
 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
-All types and methods of the Telegram Bot API **9.2** are natively supported by this library.
+All types and methods of the Telegram Bot API **9.3** are natively supported by this library.
 In addition, Bot API functionality not yet natively included can still be used as described `in our wiki <https://github.com/python-telegram-bot/python-telegram-bot/wiki/Bot-API-Forward-Compatibility>`_.
 
 Notable Features

diff --git a/changes/unreleased/5078.FoNwUYLbXQFRebTFhR6UPn.toml b/changes/unreleased/5078.FoNwUYLbXQFRebTFhR6UPn.toml
@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+features = """
+Full Support for Bot API 9.3
+
+.. warning::
+
+    Bot API 9.3 introduces a now required argument ``gift_id`` to ``UniqueGift``. For backward compatibility, the argument is currently still marked as optional in the signature and it's presence is enforced through a runtime check
+    In future versions, this argument will be made required in the signature as well.
+    Please make sure to update your code accordingly to avoid potential issues in the future. We recommend using keyword arguments when creating ``UniqueGift`` instances to ensure compatibility with future updates.
+"""
+
+pull_requests = [
+  { uid = "5086", author_uids = ["Bibo-Joshi"] },
+  { uid = "5078", author_uid = "aelkheir", closes_threads = ["5077"] },
+  { uid = "5079", author_uid = "aelkheir" },
+  { uid = "5084", author_uids = ["Bibo-Joshi"] },
+  { uid = "5085", author_uids = ["Bibo-Joshi"] },
+  { uid = "5087", author_uids = ["Bibo-Joshi"] },
+  { uid = "5091", author_uids = ["Bibo-Joshi"] },
+  { uid = "5090", author_uids = ["Bibo-Joshi"] },
+  { uid = "5089", author_uids = ["Bibo-Joshi"] },
+  { uid = "5092", author_uids = ["Bibo-Joshi"] },
+]
diff --git a/docs/source/inclusions/bot_methods.rst b/docs/source/inclusions/bot_methods.rst
@@ -35,6 +35,8 @@
           - Used for sending media grouped together
         * - :meth:`~telegram.Bot.send_message`
           - Used for sending text messages
+        * - :meth:`~telegram.Bot.send_message_draft`
+          - Used for streaming partial text messages
         * - :meth:`~telegram.Bot.send_paid_media`
           - Used for sending paid media to channels
         * - :meth:`~telegram.Bot.send_photo`
@@ -443,6 +445,8 @@
       - Used for setting the business accounts profile photo
     * - :meth:`~telegram.Bot.post_story`
       - Used for posting a story on behalf of business account.
+    * - :meth:`~telegram.Bot.repost_story`
+      - Used for reposting an existing story on behalf of business account.
     * - :meth:`~telegram.Bot.edit_story`
       - Used for editing business stories posted by the bot.
     * - :meth:`~telegram.Bot.convert_gift_to_stars`
@@ -481,8 +485,12 @@
       - Used for getting basic info about a file
     * - :meth:`~telegram.Bot.get_available_gifts`
       - Used for getting information about gifts available for sending
+    * - :meth:`~telegram.Bot.get_chat_gifts`
+      - Used for getting information about gifts owned and hosted by a chat
     * - :meth:`~telegram.Bot.get_me`
       - Used for getting basic information about the bot
+    * - :meth:`~telegram.Bot.get_user_gifts`
+      - Used for getting information about gifts owned and hosted by a user
     * - :meth:`~telegram.Bot.save_prepared_inline_message`
       - Used for storing a message to be sent by a user of a Mini App
 

diff --git a/docs/source/telegram.at-tree.rst b/docs/source/telegram.at-tree.rst
@@ -83,6 +83,7 @@ Available Types
     telegram.forumtopicreopened
     telegram.generalforumtopichidden
     telegram.generalforumtopicunhidden
+    telegram.giftbackground
     telegram.giftinfo
     telegram.giveaway
     telegram.giveawaycompleted
@@ -181,6 +182,7 @@ Available Types
     telegram.telegramobject
     telegram.textquote
     telegram.uniquegift
+    telegram.uniquegiftcolors
     telegram.uniquegiftbackdrop
     telegram.uniquegiftbackdropcolors
     telegram.uniquegiftinfo
@@ -190,6 +192,7 @@ Available Types
     telegram.user
     telegram.userchatboosts
     telegram.userprofilephotos
+    telegram.userrating
     telegram.usersshared
     telegram.venue
     telegram.video

diff --git a/docs/source/telegram.giftbackground.rst b/docs/source/telegram.giftbackground.rst
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+GiftBackground
+==============
+
+.. autoclass:: telegram.GiftBackground
+    :members:
+    :show-inheritance:
+
diff --git a/docs/source/telegram.uniquegiftcolors.rst b/docs/source/telegram.uniquegiftcolors.rst
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+UniqueGiftColors
+================
+
+.. autoclass:: telegram.UniqueGiftColors
+    :members:
+    :show-inheritance:
+
diff --git a/docs/source/telegram.userrating.rst b/docs/source/telegram.userrating.rst
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+UserRating
+==========
+
+.. autoclass:: telegram.UserRating
+    :members:
+    :show-inheritance:
diff --git a/docs/substitutions/global.rst b/docs/substitutions/global.rst
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 
 .. |message_thread_id| replace:: Unique identifier for the target message thread of the forum topic.
 
-.. |message_thread_id_arg| replace:: Unique identifier for the target message thread (topic) of the forum; for forum supergroups only.
+.. |message_thread_id_arg| replace:: Unique identifier for the target message thread (topic) of a forum; for forum supergroups and private chats of bots with forum topic mode enabled only.
 
 .. |parse_mode| replace:: Mode for parsing entities. See :class:`telegram.constants.ParseMode` and `formatting options <https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#formatting-options>`__ for more details.
 

diff --git a/src/telegram/__init__.py b/src/telegram/__init__.py
@@ -111,6 +111,7 @@
     "GeneralForumTopicHidden",
     "GeneralForumTopicUnhidden",
     "Gift",
+    "GiftBackground",
     "GiftInfo",
     "Gifts",
     "Giveaway",
@@ -287,13 +288,15 @@
     "UniqueGift",
     "UniqueGiftBackdrop",
     "UniqueGiftBackdropColors",
+    "UniqueGiftColors",
     "UniqueGiftInfo",
     "UniqueGiftModel",
     "UniqueGiftSymbol",
     "Update",
     "User",
     "UserChatBoosts",
     "UserProfilePhotos",
+    "UserRating",
     "UsersShared",
     "Venue",
     "Video",
@@ -453,7 +456,7 @@
 from ._games.callbackgame import CallbackGame
 from ._games.game import Game
 from ._games.gamehighscore import GameHighScore
-from ._gifts import AcceptedGiftTypes, Gift, GiftInfo, Gifts
+from ._gifts import AcceptedGiftTypes, Gift, GiftBackground, GiftInfo, Gifts
 from ._giveaway import Giveaway, GiveawayCompleted, GiveawayCreated, GiveawayWinners
 from ._inline.inlinekeyboardbutton import InlineKeyboardButton
 from ._inline.inlinekeyboardmarkup import InlineKeyboardMarkup
@@ -597,13 +600,15 @@
     UniqueGift,
     UniqueGiftBackdrop,
     UniqueGiftBackdropColors,
+    UniqueGiftColors,
     UniqueGiftInfo,
     UniqueGiftModel,
     UniqueGiftSymbol,
 )
 from ._update import Update
 from ._user import User
 from ._userprofilephotos import UserProfilePhotos
+from ._userrating import UserRating
 from ._videochat import (
     VideoChatEnded,
     VideoChatParticipantsInvited,