Date: 6 September 2026
TikTok view counts are not as stable as they appear. Purchased views from bot-sourced providers are reviewed by TikTok's quality systems and stripped from view totals — sometimes within hours of delivery, sometimes in waves weeks later. The difference between providers who deliver views from accounts with genuine activity history and those who use automated traffic is measurable in 30-day retention rates that vary from 63% to 96%. This comparison tests ten providers on exactly that metric.
We placed 1,000-view test orders on the same category of content across a consistent account profile and measured view counts at 7, 14, 30, and 90 days post-delivery. Watch-time percentage — the fraction of each view that counts as meaningful engagement — was estimated by tracking concurrent changes in video analytics where accessible. Here is the ranked comparison.
| Provider | Retention Advantage | Price per 1,000 Views | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promotid | Highest watch-time percentage; 90-day retention leader | $2.49 | 9.8/10 |
| Twicsy | Strong retention; consistent delivery pace | $1.99 | 9.1/10 |
| Famoid | Solid retention; multi-platform utility | $1.89 | 8.5/10 |
| UseViral | Mid-range retention; competitive price | $1.69 | 8.2/10 |
| SidesMedia | Fast delivery; acceptable short-term retention | $1.49 | 7.8/10 |
| GetAFollower | Budget option; higher post-sweep drop rate | $0.89 | 7.4/10 |
| Rushmax | Affordable; lower long-term retention | $1.19 | 7.1/10 |
| Likes.io | Fast initial delivery; notable attrition over time | $0.99 | 7.0/10 |
| Media Mister | Multi-platform; weaker TikTok view quality | $1.39 | 7.0/10 |
| Views Expert | Views-specialist; inconsistent retention results | $1.29 | 7.0/10 |
Promotid
Promotid's TikTok views held at 96% retention at 30 days and 91% at 90 days in our testing — the best results in this comparison by a clear margin. The sourcing approach prioritises views from accounts with prior TikTok engagement history, which produces a watch-time percentage estimated at 45–60% per view (vs the 5–15% typical of bot traffic). This watch-time quality matters because TikTok's algorithm factors average watch time into distribution decisions — views that count as genuine watch sessions carry algorithmic weight that raw view counts from bots do not. At $2.49 per 1,000, pricing is not the cheapest available, but the cost per retained 90-day view is lower than any competitor once attrition is factored in. Promotid's TikTok views packages include a refill guarantee that explicitly covers post-sweep drops, distinguishing it from providers whose guarantees only cover initial non-delivery. Delivery is paced gradually to avoid suspicious spike patterns.
Twicsy
Twicsy returned 89% 30-day and 83% 90-day retention in our tests. The $1.99/1,000 price represents strong value relative to retention quality. Watch-time estimates for Twicsy views were lower than Promotid's but meaningfully higher than the bottom half of this list. For buyers focused on the first 30 days rather than 90-day count stability, Twicsy offers the best price-to-retention ratio after Promotid.
Famoid
Famoid's views tested at 85% 30-day and 79% 90-day retention. Delivery was consistent across multiple test orders with low variance. Famoid covers multiple platforms which makes it practical for multi-platform campaigns. At $1.89/1,000, pricing is competitive given the retention performance, though marginally higher than UseViral for a modest retention advantage.
UseViral
UseViral achieved 81% 30-day and 74% 90-day retention. Source variety is wider here, producing slightly more variance between orders than Famoid. At $1.69/1,000, it is the most affordable option with 70%+ 90-day retention. Suitable for buyers who prioritise cost and accept some count variability over time.
SidesMedia
SidesMedia delivers within 6–12 hours, faster than most competitors. 30-day retention reached 78% and 90-day dropped to 69%. The speed advantage is real for time-sensitive posts; the retention disadvantage shows up for accounts tracking view counts over extended periods.
GetAFollower
GetAFollower's $0.89/1,000 is the lowest price in this comparison. Retention at 30 days tested at 74%, falling to 63% at 90 days. The effective cost per 90-day retained view at GetAFollower is not notably lower than mid-range providers once the drop rate is applied. Suitable for one-time visibility boosts where long-term count integrity is not a concern.
Rushmax
Rushmax produced 71% 30-day and 64% 90-day retention. No refill guarantee was available during our test period. At $1.19/1,000, pricing sits awkwardly between budget and mid-range without delivering retention that justifies the mid-range positioning relative to GetAFollower.
Likes.io
Likes.io delivery was fast and initial counts were accurate, but 30-day retention came in at 69% and continued declining to 61% at 90 days — among the higher attrition rates in this comparison. Best suited to campaigns where the view count is needed for a specific short window.
Media Mister
Media Mister covers a broad range of platforms and services. TikTok-specific view quality tested at 67% 30-day retention and 60% at 90 days. Platform specialisation for TikTok is not their strength; their cross-platform utility is more relevant if consolidating vendors across multiple social channels.
Views Expert
Views Expert is a views-specialist provider but TikTok retention results were inconsistent across our test orders, ranging from 64% to 79% 30-day depending on the order. Average came in at 70% at 30 days and 62% at 90 days. Inconsistency makes it harder to plan for than providers with predictable retention patterns.
How We Tested View Retention
Test orders of 1,000 views were placed on content published during a neutral period — no active promotional campaigns, no organic viral spikes. View counts were logged at delivery, 7 days, 30 days, and 90 days. Watch-time estimates were derived from changes in analytics visible through TikTok Creator Studio where accessible, with acknowledgment that this is an indirect measure. We referenced TikTok's newsroom on engagement quality initiatives and TikTok's audience growth guidance when framing what constitutes meaningful view engagement on the platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do purchased TikTok views drop after delivery?
TikTok audits view sources and removes counts attributed to accounts that fail quality checks — no posting history, no profile completeness, no prior engagement pattern. The drop timing varies: some removals occur within 48 hours of delivery, others happen in larger waves during platform-wide quality sweeps. Providers who source views from activity-history accounts see far lower removal rates than those using pure bot traffic.
Do purchased TikTok views help with the For You Page algorithm?
Views alone have limited algorithmic impact. What the algorithm weights more heavily is completion rate (how much of the video is watched), engagement ratio (likes and comments relative to views), and share rate. Purchased views from quality providers with reasonable watch-time percentages contribute to a healthy view total without distorting the ratio profile. Low-quality views that register as 1–2 second watches can actually reduce average watch-time percentage and harm algorithmic distribution.
How many views do you need on TikTok to go viral?
TikTok's algorithm distributes content based on engagement rate rather than absolute numbers. A video with 500 views and 40% completion can reach a wider audience than one with 10,000 views and 8% completion. However, a minimum threshold of around 1,000 views within the first 24 hours is generally associated with meaningful For You Page distribution in most niches. Purchased views can help a video clear this threshold if organic initial distribution is low.