diff --git a/commands.lua b/commands.lua
index 48ef98a..65e2cc0 100644
--- a/commands.lua
+++ b/commands.lua
@@ -8,11 +8,17 @@ end)
 
 telegram.register_command("players", function(msg)
     local players = ""
-    for _,player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
-        local name = player:get_player_name()
-        players = players .. player:get_player_name() .. ", "
+
+    local player_list = minetest.get_connected_players()
+    if #player_list > 0 then
+        for _,player in ipairs(minetest.get_connected_players()) do
+            local name = player:get_player_name()
+            players = players .. player:get_player_name() .. ", "
+        end
+        telegram.send_message(msg.chat.id, "Active players: " .. players)
+    else
+        telegram.send_message(msg.chat.id, "No active players detected." .. players)
     end
-    telegram.send_message(msg.chat.id, "Active players: " .. players)
 end)
 
 telegram.register_command("status", function(msg)