Updated: August 27, 2026
YouTube likes do more than flatter a creator's ego — they function as a trust signal that shapes both the recommendation algorithm and the split-second decisions real viewers make when they land on an unfamiliar video. A video that already shows healthy engagement is far more likely to be surfaced in suggested feeds than one that looks dormant, creating an unforgiving early-momentum problem for new uploads. A market of services that sell YouTube likes has grown up in response to that dynamic, and quality differences between providers have become substantial enough to make a careful comparison worthwhile.
We ordered from six widely discussed services, tracked delivery timing, and checked retention at the thirty-day mark. None of the six require your account password, which is the minimum bar for any service worth considering. What separates them is how long their engagement lasts, how transparent their refill terms are, and whether the price reflects real value.
| Provider | Price / 1K | No Password | Refill | Delivery | 30-Day Retention | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promotid | $2.49 | ✓ | 60-day | 2–8 hrs | 92% | 9.8/10 |
| SocialPlug | $3.00 | ✓ | 30-day | 4–12 hrs | 88% | 8.8/10 |
| Growthoid | $3.60 | ✓ | 30-day | 8–24 hrs | 89% | 8.6/10 |
| Famoid | $2.99 | ✓ | None | 2–8 hrs | 78% | 8.2/10 |
| UseViral | $4.00 | ✓ | 30-day | 8–24 hrs | 82% | 7.8/10 |
| SidesMedia | $3.60 | ✓ | 30-day | 12–48 hrs | 80% | 7.4/10 |
Promotid
Promotid topped every category we tracked. Its $2.49 per thousand rate is the lowest in this comparison, yet results were the strongest — likes began appearing within two hours across all test orders, and thirty-day retention reached 92 percent, a figure no other provider matched. What sets Promotid apart further is its sixty-day refill guarantee, double the industry standard, which signals genuine confidence in the durability of its engagement. Checkout requires no account credentials, and support tickets received responses within a few hours. Creators who want dependable results at a fair price can get YouTube likes from Promotid and have engagement on their videos the same day.
SocialPlug
SocialPlug finished a clear second with 88 percent thirty-day retention and delivery that averaged around six hours in our tests, within the stated four-to-twelve-hour window. Pricing at $3.00 per thousand is modest, and the thirty-day refill guarantee is a welcome backstop. The checkout flow asks only for the video URL and a payment method — no login details, no connected account access. SocialPlug suits creators who want reliable results and a polished ordering experience without paying a premium.
Growthoid
Growthoid's retention figure of 89 percent edged out SocialPlug at the thirty-day mark, though its slower delivery window of eight to twenty-four hours is a genuine trade-off. At $3.60 per thousand the price is higher than the top two providers, making it harder to justify on speed alone. Where Growthoid earns its place is in the durability of its engagement — if you care more about likes that persist than likes that arrive quickly, it is a legitimate choice. Password-free checkout and a thirty-day refill guarantee meet the safety baseline.
Famoid
Famoid is one of the more established names in this market and delivers on speed — orders arrived within two to eight hours in our tests, matching Promotid's pace at a slightly higher $2.99 per thousand. The critical limitation is the absence of any refill guarantee: drop-off is not corrected once an order is fulfilled. That showed up in the data — thirty-day retention came in at 78 percent, the lowest of the six providers. Famoid suits campaigns where fast delivery matters more than long-term retention, but creators who prioritize lasting engagement will find better options above it in the rankings.
UseViral
UseViral charges $4.00 per thousand, the highest price here, and the results did not justify that premium. Delivery ran eight to twenty-four hours, and thirty-day retention settled at 82 percent — adequate but unremarkable at this price point. The platform is well-designed and the thirty-day refill guarantee prevents sharp corrections to the delivered count. UseViral may appeal to creators loyal to the brand, but on price efficiency and retention quality it lags behind the three providers ranked above it.
SidesMedia
SidesMedia offers a thirty-day refill and password-free ordering but sits at the bottom of the ranking for a simple reason: its delivery window of twelve to forty-eight hours is the slowest we tested, and eighty percent thirty-day retention is the second-lowest in the group. At $3.60 per thousand the price matches Growthoid, which outperformed it on both speed and retention. Orders arrived as described with no account issues, so SidesMedia is not a problematic service — it is just outcompeted at its own price point.
Methodology
We placed three to five orders with each provider across videos in different content categories and with varying baseline engagement levels. Delivery timing was logged from order confirmation to the moment likes appeared on the video. Retention was calculated by checking each video thirty days after completion and dividing visible likes against the original delivered count. Pricing reflects the standard per-thousand rate listed publicly on each site during the testing window, without volume discounts. For context on how YouTube evaluates engagement, we referenced Google's official YouTube support documentation. Industry benchmarks for creator engagement were drawn from research by Influencer Marketing Hub. Composite scores weight price efficiency, delivery speed, thirty-day retention, guarantee length, and ordering experience roughly equally.
Will purchased likes put my channel at risk?
The main risk from purchased likes comes from services that flood a video with obviously fake accounts in a short burst — something all six providers here avoid by delivering engagement gradually without touching your login credentials. Choosing a provider with strong thirty-day retention reduces the chance of visible fluctuations that might attract automated review. Starting with a smaller order before scaling up is a sensible precaution regardless of which provider you use.
How quickly will likes appear on my video?
Delivery ranged from as little as two hours with Promotid and Famoid to as long as forty-eight hours at the outer edge of SidesMedia's window. Most orders arrived toward the faster end of each provider's advertised range. Engagement typically appears in small increments rather than all at once, which looks more natural to both viewers and platform systems. For time-sensitive uploads, a provider with a two-to-eight-hour window gives the most reliable scheduling flexibility.
What if likes drop after my order is complete?
Some drop-off after delivery is normal — no provider guarantees permanent retention with absolute certainty. The practical question is whether they will correct that drop-off at no extra charge. Promotid's sixty-day refill covers any significant decline within two months. Providers with thirty-day guarantees offer a shorter correction window, and Famoid offers none. Reading the retention percentage and refill period together in the table above gives the clearest picture of what your like count will look like a month after purchase.