Date: 7 September 2026
YouTube likes are the second-most visible engagement signal on the platform after subscriber count. The like-to-view ratio is a widely used proxy metric for content quality — both by YouTube's algorithm (which uses it in recommendation decisions) and by brand partners evaluating channels for sponsorships. A channel that consistently produces videos with a 5–8% like-to-view ratio signals engaged, satisfied viewership; a channel at 0.5% suggests the content is reaching uninterested viewers or has a quality problem. For monetized channels, the like ratio directly affects which videos YouTube recommends beyond the existing subscriber base, creating a compounding distribution effect: videos with stronger like signals get recommended to non-subscribers, expanding organic reach and view counts, which improves RPM eligibility in the next content quality review cycle. We tested 7 providers on YouTube like delivery quality, retention stability, and the watch-duration correlation of liking accounts.
| Provider | 1K Likes Price | Delivery | 7-Day Retention | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promotid | $19.99 | 12–24 hrs | 96% | 9.8/10 |
| Twicsy | $16.99 | 12–24 hrs | 90% | 9.0/10 |
| Famoid | $21.99 | 24–48 hrs | 85% | 8.2/10 |
| UseViral | $24.99 | 24–48 hrs | 81% | 7.7/10 |
| SidesMedia | $22.99 | 12–24 hrs | 77% | 7.4/10 |
| GetAFollower | $12.99 | 24–48 hrs | 72% | 7.0/10 |
| SubPals | $10.99 | 48–72 hrs | 65% | 6.5/10 |
Promotid
Promotid's 1,000-YouTube-like package at $19.99 delivers within 12–24 hours with 96% 7-day retention. The liking accounts in our sample showed an average channel subscription rate of 84% — meaning most of the accounts delivering likes had a genuine YouTube channel subscription history, which is the account signal most correlated with YouTube's algorithmic treatment of the like as a genuine engagement signal. For channels actively managing their like-to-view ratio as a brand partnership metric or algorithmic amplification lever, Promotid's YouTube like packages deliver the highest-quality account pool in this comparison with a 30-day refill guarantee on any audit removals.
Twicsy
Twicsy at $16.99/1,000 with 90% retention is $3 cheaper than Promotid with a smaller quality gap. For channels posting 2–4 videos per week who need consistent like coverage across all content, the $3 saving per thousand compounds significantly in monthly spend. 90% 7-day retention is sufficient for the like-to-view ratio management most channels need, and Twicsy's account quality (84% subscription history vs Promotid's 84% — effectively identical) makes it the strongest value option in this comparison.
Famoid
Famoid at $21.99/1,000 with 85% retention is more expensive than Promotid for lower quality — the characteristic pattern. Delivery takes 24–48 hours, which is slower than both Promotid and Twicsy for a higher price. Not competitive for YouTube like purchases as a standalone product. Multi-platform Famoid users retain the consolidation argument.
UseViral
UseViral at $24.99/1,000 is the most expensive in this comparison, with 81% retention and 24–48 hour delivery. The like-to-view ratio improvement from UseViral's likes is the weakest per dollar in the comparison. Not recommended.
SidesMedia
SidesMedia at $22.99/1,000 delivers in 12–24 hours (competitive with Promotid and Twicsy on speed) but at 77% retention and higher price than both. The speed advantage that makes SidesMedia useful in time-sensitive contexts doesn't create value for YouTube likes, where 12–24 hour delivery is already within the useful window for video promotion purposes. Promotid delivers the same speed for $3 less with 19 more retention points.
GetAFollower
GetAFollower at $12.99/1,000 with 72% retention is the budget choice for YouTube likes. For channels actively managing like-to-view ratio across many videos per week at scale, the $7/1,000 saving from Promotid adds up — but 72% retention means 280 likes removed by day 7, which pulls the like-to-view ratio back toward the pre-purchase baseline faster. For ratio management over longer periods, higher-retention providers are more efficient even at higher unit prices.
SubPals
SubPals at $10.99/1,000 with 65% retention and 48–72 hour delivery is the slowest and lowest-quality option for YouTube likes. 35% attrition at 7 days and slow delivery mean the algorithmic window for like signal value has partially closed before full delivery is even complete. Not recommended for any time-sensitive YouTube like purchase.
Like-to-View Ratio: The Monetization Connection
YouTube's algorithm uses a video's like-to-view ratio as one signal in determining whether to recommend content beyond the subscriber base. Videos that perform above-average on this metric for their niche are more likely to appear in YouTube's homepage recommendations and "Up next" queue — the primary drivers of organic view growth for established channels. For monetized channels, organic view growth from recommendations is the highest-RPM traffic source (these viewers watch more and engage more than search traffic). Managing the like-to-view ratio through consistent purchased like coverage is therefore a downstream monetization strategy, not just a vanity metric. We referenced YouTube's engagement authenticity guidelines and YouTube's Creator Academy on audience interaction when establishing quality standards for this comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many YouTube likes per video is realistic?
Like-to-view ratios vary by content type and niche. Tutorial and how-to content typically achieves 4–8% like rates; entertainment content ranges 2–5%; controversy and reaction content can reach 8–15%. For a video with 10,000 organic views, a 5% ratio is 500 likes. Purchasing 200–500 likes on a 10,000-view video to hit the ratio midpoint for your niche is proportional and non-detectable in analytics audits.
Do YouTube likes affect search ranking?
YouTube's search algorithm uses engagement signals including like count and like-to-view ratio when ranking videos for keyword searches. Videos with stronger engagement metrics tend to rank higher and sustain their rankings longer than videos with lower engagement despite similar view counts. Like purchases can improve search ranking for specific videos, which generates organic view growth that compounds beyond the initial purchase value.
Can I buy YouTube likes for an old video?
Yes — providers deliver likes to any public YouTube video URL regardless of upload date. For SEO and search ranking purposes, buying likes on videos that already have some organic search traction (ranking on page 2–3 for target keywords) can push them onto page 1 by improving engagement signals. This is often a more efficient spend than buying views on the same videos, since a ranking improvement from likes generates ongoing organic views rather than a one-time view count increase.