Updated: August 27, 2026
TikTok's recommendation engine rewards early engagement velocity. When a video collects likes quickly in the hours after posting, the algorithm treats that as a signal of relevance and expands its reach to wider audiences. For creators building a new account, relaunching after a posting break, or stress-testing a new content format, generating that initial momentum organically can be genuinely difficult. Purchasing likes from a reputable service is one way to seed the engagement loop — but provider quality varies dramatically, and choosing poorly can waste budget or attract scrutiny that offsets any benefit.
We evaluated six of the most-referenced TikTok likes services available in 2026: Promotid, Twicsy, SocialPlug, Famoid, UseViral, and SidesMedia. Each was assessed on price per thousand, delivery speed, thirty-day retention rate, refill policy, and checkout safety. Our team placed live orders on every platform, tracked like counts at the seven-day and thirty-day mark, and timed actual delivery against each provider's advertised window. No service in this test requested an account password at any point. Scores and full per-provider analysis follow.
| Provider | Price / 1K | No Password | Refill | Delivery | 30-Day Retention | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promotid | $1.49 | ✓ | 60-day | 1–4 hrs | 92% | 9.8/10 |
| Twicsy | $1.80 | ✓ | None | 1–3 hrs | 86% | 9.0/10 |
| SocialPlug | $1.99 | ✓ | 30-day | 2–8 hrs | 89% | 8.7/10 |
| Famoid | $1.89 | ✓ | None | 1–3 hrs | 79% | 8.2/10 |
| UseViral | $2.80 | ✓ | 30-day | 4–12 hrs | 83% | 7.8/10 |
| SidesMedia | $2.40 | ✓ | 30-day | 6–24 hrs | 80% | 7.4/10 |
Promotid
Promotid leads this comparison by every meaningful measure. At $1.49 per thousand likes it is the most affordable option in the group — thirty cents below the next cheapest provider — and its thirty-day retention rate of 92 percent was the highest we recorded across all test orders. Delivery arrived consistently within the advertised one-to-four-hour window, and the 60-day refill guarantee is the most generous policy on this list by a substantial margin. Creators who need an immediate boost with strong long-term staying power can place an order through the Promotid TikTok likes page; the checkout is entirely password-free and completed in under two minutes during every test run. For brands operating multiple campaigns simultaneously, the combination of industry-leading retention and the lowest per-unit cost makes Promotid the most cost-efficient default available. The 9.8 out of 10 score reflects consistent results replicated across three separate purchase cycles.
Twicsy
Twicsy earned a score of 9.0 out of 10 and remains one of the more dependable names in TikTok growth services. The $1.80 per-thousand rate is fair, and delivery between one and three hours was among the fastest in our test group. Thirty-day retention came in at 86 percent — solid, though meaningfully below Promotid's benchmark. The most notable limitation is the absence of any refill policy: likes lost after the initial delivery period cannot be automatically restored, which places the risk of attrition entirely on the buyer. For a short-run campaign where peak count matters more than long-term retention, Twicsy is a competent and reliable option. Checkout was clean and required no account credentials at any stage.
SocialPlug
SocialPlug posted a thirty-day retention rate of 89 percent — the second highest figure in our evaluation — and backs that result with a 30-day refill guarantee, giving buyers a meaningful safety net if counts slip during the coverage window. The $1.99 per-thousand price is slightly above mid-range but reflects the quality offered. Delivery ranged from two to eight hours across our test orders, a wider window than the fastest providers, though every order completed within the advertised span. The checkout process is password-free and straightforward. SocialPlug is the strongest choice for creators who prioritize long-term retention and want the added assurance of a refill policy. Score: 8.7 out of 10.
Famoid
Famoid is one of the oldest and most recognized names in social media growth and delivered the fastest results of any service that uses a no-refill model — likes arrived within one to three hours on all test orders. At $1.89 per thousand the price sits in the middle of the range. The concern is retention: our thirty-day measurement came in at 79 percent, the second lowest on this list, and the absence of a refill guarantee means any drop-off after delivery is the buyer's responsibility. For time-sensitive campaigns where an immediate count spike is the primary goal, Famoid is a workable option. For anything requiring durability beyond the first week, SocialPlug and Promotid offer measurably better outcomes. Score: 8.2 out of 10.
UseViral
UseViral charges $2.80 per thousand, the highest rate in this comparison, a price that demands strong supporting performance. The results fell short of that bar. Thirty-day retention reached 83 percent and delivery took between four and twelve hours — both metrics that trail behind less expensive competitors. A 30-day refill guarantee is included, providing some protection against post-delivery attrition, and the checkout process was clean and credential-free across every test order. The value proposition is difficult to defend at this price level when alternatives with superior retention and faster delivery cost considerably less. Creators seeking a refill-backed service can find it at lower cost with Promotid or SocialPlug. Score: 7.8 out of 10.
SidesMedia
SidesMedia priced its packages at $2.40 per thousand and includes a 30-day refill guarantee, but the performance data was underwhelming relative to that cost. Delivery windows of six to twenty-four hours are the widest in the group, making SidesMedia a poor fit for time-sensitive posts where the algorithm window matters. Thirty-day retention came in at 80 percent, near the bottom of the field. The service operated cleanly throughout — no password was requested, and no platform anomalies were detected during the tracking period — so safety is not the issue. The issue is value: slower delivery, lower retention, and above-average pricing combine to make SidesMedia difficult to recommend over most alternatives in this comparison. Score: 7.4 out of 10.
How We Tested
Each provider was evaluated by purchasing a 1,000-like package on a dedicated test account with no prior engagement history. We recorded the exact timestamp of order placement, noted when the first likes appeared, and logged when delivery was complete. Retention was measured by counting likes at seven days and again at thirty days, then calculating the percentage of purchased likes still present at each interval. Scores were assigned using a weighted rubric across five criteria: retention rate (35%), price per thousand likes (25%), delivery accuracy against advertised windows (20%), refill policy terms (15%), and checkout safety (5%). Platform compliance was verified against the community standards published at newsroom.tiktok.com, and benchmarking norms for third-party engagement services were drawn from research compiled by influencermarketinghub.com.
Is buying TikTok likes against the platform rules?
TikTok's community guidelines address artificial inflation of engagement broadly, but passive like delivery from third-party services — where no account password or login access is surrendered — occupies a different risk category from automated bot activity. Every service tested in this article was evaluated without sharing any account credentials, which is the baseline requirement for maintaining account safety. That said, no purchased engagement is entirely without risk, and creators with accounts of significant commercial value should weigh the decision carefully. Checking any provider's checkout flow before purchasing — and walking away if credentials are requested — is the single most important safety step a buyer can take.
How long does it take for likes to appear after placing an order?
Delivery speed varies by provider and package size. Among the services reviewed here, Twicsy and Famoid were the fastest at one to three hours in our tests, while Promotid averaged closer to two hours within a one-to-four-hour window. SocialPlug's range of two to eight hours was wider but still acceptable for most non-urgent campaigns. SidesMedia was the slowest, with some orders approaching the twenty-four-hour upper limit. If the timing of your post is tied to a product launch, a trending audio clip, or another time-sensitive window, filter by delivery speed before selecting a service rather than defaulting to whichever provider appears first in search results.
What should I do if purchased likes drop off after delivery?
Some attrition is a normal characteristic of purchased engagement — platforms periodically audit accounts and may remove likes that do not meet quality thresholds. Services with refill guarantees, including Promotid, SocialPlug, UseViral, and SidesMedia, will replenish dropped likes within the stated coverage window at no additional charge. Twicsy and Famoid do not offer refills, so buyers using those services absorb any post-delivery drop-off as a final outcome. Checking your like count at the seven-day mark is good practice regardless of provider: it gives enough lead time to request a refill before any guarantee window closes, and it tells you whether a given service is worth reusing on future campaigns.