Date: 6 September 2026
X (Twitter) likes from bot accounts disappear during the same account quality sweeps that remove fake followers. Unlike follower counts — which are visible on a profile and checked by visitors — likes are tied to individual post performance and social proof at the moment the post is shared. A like count that drops from 200 to 80 within two weeks after purchase undercuts the social proof function entirely. This comparison evaluates eight providers on 30-day like retention and refill policy quality.
We placed 100-like test orders on posts with comparable baseline performance metrics across a consistent test account, then measured counts at 7, 30, and 90 days. Refill policies were tested after confirmed sweep-related drops. Here are the results ranked by retention performance.
| Provider | Drop Rate | Price per 100 Likes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promotid | Lowest drop rate; post-sweep refill guarantee | $3.99 | 9.8/10 |
| Twicsy | Strong retention; reliable refill policy | $3.49 | 9.1/10 |
| Famoid | Consistent retention; multi-platform value | $3.19 | 8.5/10 |
| UseViral | Mid-range retention; competitive price | $2.79 | 8.2/10 |
| SidesMedia | Fast delivery; average retention | $2.49 | 7.8/10 |
| GetAFollower | Lowest price; higher sweep attrition | $1.49 | 7.4/10 |
| Rushmax | Affordable; no refill guarantee | $1.99 | 7.1/10 |
| Media Mister | Multi-platform; below-average X like retention | $2.29 | 7.0/10 |
Promotid
Promotid's X likes held at 95% at 30 days and 89% at 90 days in our testing. The account sourcing standard — prioritising accounts with posting history and prior engagement activity — produces likes that survive X's sweep cycles at rates substantially above the platform average for purchased engagement. At $3.99 per 100 likes, the pricing reflects the quality tier. For posts where like count is a visible social proof signal — content being amplified, shared to new audiences, or pitched to brand partners — the retention difference at 90 days justifies the price premium relative to alternatives that see 30–40% attrition over the same period. Promotid's Twitter likes packages include a refill guarantee that explicitly covers post-sweep drops, which is a meaningful policy distinction in a category where most guarantees cover only initial non-delivery. Delivery is gradual, matching organic engagement patterns to avoid triggering X's anomaly flags.
Twicsy
Twicsy achieved 89% 30-day and 82% 90-day retention. At $3.49/100, the price-to-retention ratio is the best alternative to Promotid for buyers prioritising count stability without the premium tier cost. Refill policy applies within 30 days of delivery and was honoured during our testing period. Suitable for accounts focused on 30-day social proof windows.
Famoid
Famoid produced 84% 30-day and 78% 90-day retention. Delivery consistency across multiple test orders was strong. Multi-platform coverage is relevant for buyers managing X alongside other social accounts. At $3.19/100, pricing is mid-range relative to retention performance with a modest advantage over UseViral for a meaningful retention improvement.
UseViral
UseViral delivered 79% 30-day and 72% 90-day retention. Wider source variation produces slightly more order-to-order variance but average performance is solid for the price. At $2.79/100, it is the best-value option with above-70% 90-day retention for buyers with cost as a primary constraint.
SidesMedia
SidesMedia delivers within 12 hours, making it the fastest in this comparison. 30-day retention reached 75% and 90-day came in at 67%. The speed advantage suits time-sensitive posting campaigns; the retention trade-off applies for accounts tracking like counts on long-lived content. At $2.49/100, pricing reflects the delivery capability.
GetAFollower
GetAFollower's $1.49/100 is the lowest price here. Retention at 30 days tested at 71% and dropped to 61% at 90 days. X's aggressive sweep activity makes the quality difference between providers more consequential than on other platforms. For a quick like count boost on a time-specific post, the price is competitive. For ongoing social proof maintenance, re-purchasing is likely.
Rushmax
Rushmax produced 67% 30-day and 59% 90-day retention — below the market average. No refill guarantee was available during testing. At $1.99/100, pricing sits above budget without delivering retention that justifies mid-range positioning relative to GetAFollower at a lower price.
Media Mister
Media Mister's X likes tested at 64% 30-day and 58% 90-day retention. X-specific like quality is not their primary specialisation across their multi-platform offering. At $2.29/100, pricing is above what retention figures justify relative to alternatives with comparable or better results at similar price points.
How We Tested Like Retention
Test orders of 100 likes were placed on posts during a neutral period with no concurrent promotional activity. Like counts were logged at delivery, 7, 30, and 90 days. Where X's sweep activity was detectable — simultaneous like count drops across all test posts — measurement windows were extended and results adjusted to separate sweep-related drops from organic unlike activity. We referenced X's platform manipulation policy and X's analytics guidance when framing which engagement patterns are most likely to attract quality sweep activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly do purchased X likes disappear?
Timing varies by provider quality and X's sweep schedule. Low-quality provider likes can begin dropping within 48–72 hours of delivery as X's real-time authenticity checks run. Larger volume removals happen during platform-wide sweeps, which occur periodically but on an irregular schedule. High-quality providers see most attrition concentrated at sweep moments rather than continuously, and the total attrition is significantly lower — 5–15% at 90 days vs 35–45% for the lowest-quality options.
Do X likes affect post distribution?
X's algorithm uses engagement signals including likes as one factor in determining which posts get amplified in the For You feed. The weight of likes relative to other signals has shifted over time, with reposts and bookmarks generally considered stronger distribution signals. However, a post with high like counts relative to its view count still signals content quality to X's ranking system and to human viewers deciding whether to engage further. Purchased likes from quality providers that X treats as genuine count toward this signal; removed likes do not.
What like count looks normal on X?
Like-to-view ratios on X vary by account size and content type, but typical engagement rates range from 0.5% to 5% of impressions. A post that gets 10,000 impressions and 0 likes looks mechanically suppressed; the same post with 50–200 likes reads as having resonated with a portion of its audience. The practical use case for purchased X likes is bringing a post's engagement count into a range that reads as having generated genuine response, rather than inflating it beyond plausible organic levels.