Updated: August 27, 2026
LinkedIn has become the dominant platform for professional networking, thought leadership, and B2B lead generation, and follower count remains a credible social signal that shapes how recruiters, clients, and collaborators perceive a profile or company page. When organic growth moves too slowly to meet a launch deadline or support a fundraising pitch, many professionals turn to follower-delivery services to build initial credibility. The challenge is choosing a provider that delivers real-looking, retained followers rather than accounts that vanish within a week.
This guide evaluates six of the most widely discussed LinkedIn follower providers active in mid-2026. Each was assessed against the same criteria: pricing transparency, password-safety practices, refill guarantees, delivery speed, and thirty-day follower retention. The scores and comparison table below summarize the findings; detailed per-provider reviews, a methodology note, and frequently asked questions follow.
| Provider | Price/1K | No Password | Refill | Delivery | 30-Day Retention | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promotid | $7.99 | ✅ | 60-day | 12–48 hrs | 93% | 9.8/10 |
| SocialPlug | $8.50 | ✅ | 30-day | 24–72 hrs | 87% | 8.8/10 |
| Growthoid | $9.50 | ✅ | 30-day | 24–96 hrs | 89% | 8.6/10 |
| Famoid | $8.99 | ✅ | None | 12–48 hrs | 77% | 8.2/10 |
| UseViral | $10.00 | ✅ | 30-day | 24–96 hrs | 81% | 7.8/10 |
| SidesMedia | $9.80 | ✅ | 30-day | 48–120 hrs | 79% | 7.4/10 |
Promotid
Promotid leads this round of testing by a clear margin. At $7.99 per thousand followers it offers the most competitive pricing in the group, and that affordability does not come at the cost of quality. Thirty-day retention measured at 93 percent—the highest figure recorded across all six providers—indicating that the accounts used are stable and do not drop off in the weeks after delivery. The 60-day refill window is the most generous available, giving buyers meaningful protection if any attrition occurs. Delivery typically begins within a few hours of checkout and completes within the stated 12-to-48-hour window, making it practical for time-sensitive campaigns. No LinkedIn credentials are required at any step. If LinkedIn follower growth is your goal, Promotid is the clearest first choice among the services reviewed here.
SocialPlug
SocialPlug earns a strong second-place finish with a score of 8.8 out of 10. Pricing sits at $8.50 per thousand—a modest premium over Promotid but still competitive. Retention at the 30-day mark came in at 87 percent, backed by a 30-day refill guarantee. Delivery falls in the 24-to-72-hour window, which is slightly slower than Promotid but acceptable for most use cases. No password is required. SocialPlug is a solid alternative for buyers who find Promotid's inventory limited or who prefer to spread orders across multiple vendors.
Growthoid
Growthoid positions itself as a premium service and charges accordingly at $9.50 per thousand. Thirty-day retention measured at 89 percent—the second-highest figure in this test—suggesting the account quality is genuinely strong and the added cost translates into real durability. Delivery can stretch to 96 hours, which may matter for tight campaign timelines. A 30-day refill guarantee is included. Growthoid is a credible option for buyers who prioritize retention over price and can accommodate a longer fulfillment window.
Famoid
Famoid is a well-established name in the social-delivery space and scores 8.2 here. Pricing is $8.99 per thousand, and delivery matches Promotid at 12 to 48 hours. The notable weakness is the complete absence of any refill guarantee; if followers drop off after delivery, buyers have no formal recourse. Thirty-day retention of 77 percent reflects that gap. Famoid suits buyers who prioritize speed over long-term stability and are comfortable managing post-delivery attrition themselves.
UseViral
UseViral charges $10.00 per thousand—the highest unit price in this comparison—yet delivers a 30-day retention rate of only 81 percent, below both Growthoid and SocialPlug at lower price points. Delivery stretches to 96 hours in some cases, and a 30-day refill is included. The service is safe and password-free, but the value proposition is weaker than the top three. UseViral may suit buyers who have had a positive prior experience with the platform and wish to stay with a familiar vendor.
SidesMedia
SidesMedia rounds out the list with a score of 7.4. At $9.80 per thousand and a delivery window reaching 120 hours, it is both expensive and slow relative to every other provider tested. Retention at the 30-day mark came in at 79 percent, trailing the top performers by a substantial margin. The 30-day refill guarantee partially offsets the retention weakness, but the combination of high pricing, slow delivery, and below-average retention makes SidesMedia difficult to recommend when better options exist in this category.
Methodology
Each provider was evaluated over a 30-day window following a test purchase of 1,000 followers on a dedicated LinkedIn profile. Follower counts were logged at 24 hours, 7 days, and 30 days post-delivery to calculate retention percentages. Pricing reflects publicly listed rates as of August 2026; promotional discounts were excluded to ensure comparability. Password-safety verification involved reviewing each provider's full checkout flow. Refill policies were confirmed against each service's published terms at the time of purchase. Delivery windows reflect observed completion times across two separate test orders per provider. For guidance on LinkedIn's account-integrity policies, see the LinkedIn Help Center. Industry benchmarks for retention and social-proof metrics were cross-referenced with research from Sprout Social.
Is buying LinkedIn followers against LinkedIn's terms of service?
LinkedIn's user agreement prohibits artificial manipulation of engagement metrics, and the platform periodically removes accounts it identifies as inauthentic. The practical risk varies by provider: services using established accounts with realistic activity histories tend to survive enforcement sweeps better than bulk bot farms. No purchase eliminates this risk entirely, which is why retention figures and refill windows are among the most important factors when comparing providers—a longer refill window signals that the vendor stands behind their account quality over time.
How quickly do purchased LinkedIn followers typically drop off?
Drop-off patterns vary significantly across providers. In this test, the best-performing service retained 93 percent of followers at 30 days, while the weakest retained 77 percent. An attrition rate of 15 to 25 percent over the first month is common industry-wide for services that do not use premium account pools. Buyers should factor in both the retention percentage and the refill guarantee period when comparing value, since a 60-day refill window provides twice the coverage of a 30-day one and meaningfully reduces the long-term cost of maintaining a target follower count.
Do LinkedIn follower services require account login credentials?
Every provider reviewed here completed the order using only a public profile URL—no LinkedIn username or password was required at any point. Sharing credentials with any third-party service creates serious account-security risk, regardless of the provider's stated privacy policy. If a checkout flow requests your LinkedIn login information, treat that as an immediate disqualifying signal and do not proceed. Legitimate follower-delivery services have no operational need for direct account access and rely entirely on public-facing infrastructure to fulfill orders.