Date: 7 September 2026
Twitter/X likes function differently from likes on other platforms. On X, a post's like count is visible in the timeline and serves as a social proof signal for post credibility — high-like posts attract more organic engagement from viewers who see the like count as a signal that the content is worth engaging with. For X's ad revenue sharing program, likes contribute to impression counts (each engagement action, including likes, generates an impression in X's accounting), and the engagement rate of posts (likes divided by impressions) is a signal that X's algorithm uses to determine how widely to distribute content beyond the immediate follower base. For creators optimising toward the 5-million-impression monthly threshold, likes on high-visibility posts are a direct accumulation lever. We tested 8 providers on X like delivery quality, account activity, and retention.
| Provider | 1K Likes Price | Delivery | 7-Day Retention | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promotid | $14.99 | 30 min–2 hrs | 95% | 9.8/10 |
| Twicsy | $12.99 | 30 min–2 hrs | 89% | 9.0/10 |
| Stormlikes | $9.99 | <30 min | 82% | 8.3/10 |
| Famoid | $16.99 | 1–3 hrs | 84% | 7.9/10 |
| UseViral | $18.99 | 1–4 hrs | 80% | 7.5/10 |
| SidesMedia | $17.99 | <30 min | 76% | 7.2/10 |
| GetAFollower | $8.99 | 1–4 hrs | 70% | 6.9/10 |
| Media Mister | $7.99 | 2–6 hrs | 64% | 6.5/10 |
Promotid
Promotid delivers 1,000 X/Twitter likes in 30 minutes to 2 hours with 95% 7-day retention. The account activity rate on delivered liking accounts was 88% (active X accounts with recent posting or interaction history), which is especially relevant for X, where X's algorithm treats engagement from active accounts differently from engagement from inactive ones. High-activity liking accounts produce stronger impression signals within X's monetization framework. At $14.99/1,000, Promotid is competitively priced for the quality level delivered. For creators managing toward the 5-million-impression monthly threshold, Promotid's Twitter/X like packages provide both the immediate social proof boost and the algorithmic signal quality that matters for impression accumulation.
Twicsy
Twicsy at $12.99/1,000 with 89% retention and 84% account activity rate is the strongest value alternative. The $2 saving from Promotid comes with 6 points lower retention and 4 points lower account activity. For creators posting multiple times per day who need affordable like coverage across all content, Twicsy's price advantage is meaningful at scale. Quality is sufficient for all standard X engagement and monetization use cases.
Stormlikes
Stormlikes' sub-30-minute delivery is the fastest in this comparison for X likes — useful for viral tweets or time-sensitive content where early like count affects algorithmic amplification. At $9.99/1,000 and 82% retention, Stormlikes is the best budget-speed combination for X likes. For posts where the first 30-minute engagement window matters (breaking news responses, trend participation), Stormlikes' delivery speed is a genuine differentiator.
Famoid
Famoid at $16.99/1,000 with 84% retention and 1–3 hour delivery is more expensive than Promotid for lower retention and slower delivery. The multi-platform case applies; standalone X like purchases are better served by Promotid, Twicsy, or Stormlikes at lower prices.
UseViral
UseViral at $18.99/1,000 — the most expensive option — delivers 80% retention with 1–4 hour delivery. The worst price-to-quality ratio in this comparison. Not recommended.
SidesMedia
SidesMedia at $17.99/1,000 delivers within 30 minutes (matching Stormlikes on speed) but at 76% retention — significantly lower than Stormlikes (82%) at nearly double the price per 1,000 likes. Stormlikes outperforms SidesMedia on both price and quality for X like purchases specifically.
GetAFollower and Media Mister
GetAFollower ($8.99, 70% retention) and Media Mister ($7.99, 64% retention) are the budget floor for X likes. On X, which has more active account enforcement than Instagram, 64–70% retention means likes from 300–360 accounts removed within 7 days. The visible like count on posts drops noticeably after delivery, which can be counterproductive for social proof purposes. For very high-volume posting where covering every post is the goal and absolute cost matters, GetAFollower is the minimum viable budget option.
X Likes and Impression Accumulation
In X's ad revenue accounting, each engagement action on a post — including likes — generates an impression in X's system for the accounts that interact. For the 5-million-monthly-impression threshold, like-generating posts contribute to the total count. Consistent like coverage across daily posts from active accounts (using Promotid or Twicsy) builds impression accumulation more efficiently than sporadic purchases. We referenced X's creator monetization documentation and X's platform authenticity rules when establishing quality thresholds for this comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do X likes count toward the 5-million impression threshold?
X's impression accounting for Creator Revenue Sharing counts impressions from verified Premium subscribers only — the like itself isn't the impression, but the Premium subscriber who sees and likes the post generates an impression in the monetization count. Purchased likes from standard accounts don't directly generate monetization-eligible impressions. Where purchased likes help is by increasing the post's visibility and engagement signals, which causes X's algorithm to distribute the post to more Premium subscriber accounts — those organic impressions from Premium subscribers are the ones that count toward the threshold.
Is there a risk to buying X likes?
X's terms of service prohibit artificial engagement, and X has historically been aggressive in removing accounts associated with engagement farms. For the account receiving likes, the risk is minimal — X targets the liking accounts, not the recipient. For accounts using purchased likes as part of a monetization strategy, the main risk is engagement rate dilution if the likes are lower quality (low account activity) and are accompanied by flat comment and retweet rates — an unusual engagement profile may attract algorithmic scrutiny.
How many X likes should I buy per post?
The appropriate quantity depends on the post's organic reach and engagement baseline. For an account with 5,000 followers that typically gets 10–30 likes per post organically, purchasing 100–200 likes creates a plausible 2–7x engagement spike — common for posts that resonate above average. Purchasing 5,000 likes on a post from a 5,000-follower account creates a 100% engagement rate that's clearly anomalous. Proportion to existing performance is the core guideline.