Date: 6 September 2026
YouTube likes from low-quality sources disappear during the same engagement quality sweeps that remove bot-sourced views. A video's like count is a visible social proof metric that viewers check before deciding whether to watch — a count that drops noticeably after initial purchase undermines that function. This comparison tests eight providers on 30- and 90-day like retention and refill policy quality, using the same test methodology applied across each provider to produce comparable results.
We purchased 100 YouTube likes from each provider on test videos with similar view-to-like ratios, then measured counts at 7, 30, and 90 days post-delivery. YouTube's engagement quality sweeps were accounted for by extending measurement windows where simultaneous drops across multiple providers were observed. Here are the results.
| Provider | Retention Rate | Price per 100 Likes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promotid | Best 90-day retention; post-sweep refill guarantee | $4.99 | 9.8/10 |
| Twicsy | Strong retention; competitive price | $3.99 | 9.1/10 |
| Famoid | Consistent delivery; solid 90-day hold | $3.79 | 8.5/10 |
| UseViral | Mid-range retention; affordable | $2.99 | 8.2/10 |
| SidesMedia | Fast delivery; average retention | $2.79 | 7.8/10 |
| GetAFollower | Lowest price; highest drop rate | $1.99 | 7.4/10 |
| Rushmax | Budget option; no refill guarantee | $2.49 | 7.1/10 |
| Media Mister | Multi-platform; below-average YouTube like retention | $2.99 | 7.0/10 |
Promotid
Promotid's YouTube likes held at 96% at 30 days and 91% at 90 days — the top retention figures in this comparison. Sourcing from accounts with active YouTube watch history and engagement activity is the key differentiator: these accounts survive YouTube's quality sweeps at far higher rates than accounts created solely to generate engagement. At $4.99 per 100 likes, Promotid is the premium option here, but the effective cost per like still present at 90 days is comparable to or lower than mid-range providers with significantly higher drop rates. Reviewing Promotid's YouTube likes packages shows a refill guarantee that explicitly covers post-sweep removals — a policy distinction that matters in practice, since most competitors' guarantees apply only to initial non-delivery. Delivery pacing is gradual, which matches organic growth curves and avoids triggering YouTube's anomaly detection.
Twicsy
Twicsy achieved 90% 30-day and 84% 90-day retention. At $3.99/100, it is $1.00 below Promotid with a 7-point retention trade-off at 90 days. For buyers whose primary concern is 30-day count integrity rather than long-term stability, Twicsy's price-to-performance ratio is the best alternative to Promotid on this list. Refill policy applies within 30 days of purchase.
Famoid
Famoid produced 86% 30-day and 80% 90-day retention with consistent delivery across test orders. Multi-platform coverage makes Famoid relevant for buyers managing YouTube alongside other social accounts under one vendor. At $3.79/100, pricing is mid-range relative to retention performance.
UseViral
UseViral delivered 81% 30-day and 75% 90-day retention. Wider source variation produces slightly more between-order variance than Famoid but average performance is solid. At $2.99/100, the price-to-retention ratio is competitive for buyers prioritising cost while maintaining above-70% 90-day stability.
SidesMedia
SidesMedia delivers quickly — often within 12 hours — but 30-day retention came in at 77% and 90-day at 70%. Speed suits campaigns with a specific launch date; the retention trade-off matters for ongoing social proof maintenance. At $2.79/100, pricing is reasonable for the delivery speed.
GetAFollower
GetAFollower's $1.99/100 is the lowest in this comparison. 30-day retention tested at 73% and 90-day at 64%. The effective cost per retained 90-day like is not substantially lower than UseViral once the drop rate is applied. Suitable for short-term visibility boosts; less effective for accounts where the like count needs to hold long-term.
Rushmax
Rushmax produced 70% 30-day and 62% 90-day retention. No refill guarantee was available during testing. At $2.49/100, it sits between budget and mid-range pricing without delivering the retention to justify the cost relative to alternatives at similar price points.
Media Mister
Media Mister's YouTube likes tested at 67% 30-day and 60% 90-day retention. At $2.99/100 — the same as UseViral — the retention figures do not justify the equivalent pricing. Better suited for buyers already using Media Mister across platforms who want to consolidate vendors rather than optimise YouTube-specific retention.
How We Tested Like Retention
Each provider received identical test orders of 100 YouTube likes on videos with similar baseline engagement ratios. Like counts were logged at delivery, 7, 30, and 90 days. YouTube's periodic engagement quality sweeps were accounted for by comparing drops across all test providers simultaneously and extending measurement windows where sweep activity was apparent. We referenced YouTube's spam, misleading metadata, and scams policy and YouTube Creator guidance on engagement analytics when framing what constitutes at-risk like sourcing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do YouTube likes disappear after purchase?
YouTube removes likes from accounts that fail its authenticity checks during periodic quality reviews. These checks evaluate whether the liking account has genuine watch history, engagement patterns, and profile completeness. Accounts created purely to generate likes with no other YouTube activity are the primary targets. Providers who source from active YouTube users — even if those users are incentivised — produce likes that survive these checks at significantly higher rates than bot-sourced alternatives.
Do YouTube likes affect video ranking?
YouTube has stated that likes are one of many engagement signals factored into video ranking and recommendation decisions, alongside watch time, click-through rate, and comment activity. Likes from high-quality accounts that YouTube counts as genuine contribute to these signals; likes from accounts YouTube removes do not. The indirect effect of likes on social proof — influencing organic viewers' watch decisions — is arguably more valuable than the direct algorithmic signal from the like itself.
What like-to-view ratio is normal on YouTube?
Typical YouTube like-to-view ratios vary significantly by content category, but most well-performing videos in competitive niches see between 2% and 8% like rates. Tutorial and how-to content tends toward the higher end; news and commentary content tends lower. A video with a dramatically higher like count than its view-to-like ratio would predict can look artificial; purchasing likes to bring a video's ratio into the normal range for its niche is the most natural use case.