John Jr. Davis
Buying followers on Twitter, or X, as it’s now called, is something many creators and small businesses still do in 2025. But does it actually work?
To find out, we ran a 30-day experiment. We purchased Twitter followers from five of the most popular sites and tracked how fast they delivered, how long the followers stayed, and whether they looked real or fake. The results were eye-opening.
Why We Decided to Test Twitter Follower Services
Buying Twitter followers has always been controversial. Some people see it as cheating, while others see it as a smart way to boost visibility in a crowded platform.
We wanted to cut through the noise and find out what really happens when you buy followers, which services actually deliver value, and which ones just inflate your numbers for a few days.
The Truth About Buying Followers
When done right, buying followers can give your account a head start.
If the followers are real and safe, they help increase engagement and make your profile appear more credible. It’s about social proof, when people see that others are following you, they’re more likely to trust your content and follow too.
The Problem with Cheap Panels
The internet is full of cheap SMM panels that promise thousands of followers for just a few dollars.
In reality, these sites often send fake, inactive, or bot accounts that vanish after a few days.
Worse, low-quality followers can hurt your engagement rate, Twitter’s algorithm notices when you have big numbers but no interaction.
What We Wanted to See
We wanted to find out which sites actually deliver real, lasting followers, not just numbers that disappear overnight.
So we decided to test five well-known providers head-to-head and see:
- Who delivers the fastest
- Whose followers actually stay
- And which one gives the best overall value for the money
How We Ran the Experiment
We kept things simple and fair so that each service got the same conditions. The goal wasn’t to promote anyone, but to see how each platform really performs when you buy Twitter followers in 2025.
The Setup
We created several new Twitter accounts in the same niche. Each one had a few organic posts, similar hashtags, and consistent posting times.
Then we purchased the same number of followers (1,000 per site) to see how each service would handle the order.
The Sites We Tested
We selected five popular providers based on reputation and online visibility:
- Famety
- Sozily
- Viralyft
- Trollishly
- SocialEmpire
Each one claims to offer real followers and safe growth, but their prices and delivery speeds vary a lot.
What We Tracked
Throughout the test, we closely monitored:
- Delivery speed – how fast the followers arrived after purchase
- Retention rate – how many followers stayed after 7, 15, and 30 days
- Engagement quality – whether the new followers interacted with tweets (likes, replies, or profile visits)
- Customer support response – how quickly and professionally each site replied when we reached out
What Happened After 7 Days
After the first week, the differences between each provider became obvious. Some delivered fast but faded just as quickly, while others took longer but offered more consistent results.
- Famety: About 95% of followers stayed after seven days. The followers looked authentic, with profile pictures, bios, and occasional activity. No suspicious spikes or sudden drops were observed, which made it the most stable option early on.
- Sozily: Delivered slightly slower but maintained around 90% retention. The accounts appeared real and regionally diverse, reflecting its EU-based audience.
- Viralyft: Followers arrived almost instantly, a full 1,000 delivered within an hour. However, about 30% dropped by the end of the week.
- Trollishly: Kept roughly 85% of followers. Some looked genuine, others inactive, showing mixed quality.
- SocialEmpire: The cheapest option delivered quickly but lost nearly 40% of followers within the first week.
Overall, Famety and Sozily proved the most consistent after seven days, while Viralyft and SocialEmpire showed signs of early instability.
30 Days Later – The Real Results
After a full month, the long-term performance separated the truly reliable services from the temporary fixes.
Who Performed Best
By the 30-day mark, Famety and Sozily were the clear winners.
Both maintained 85%+ retention, and their followers continued to look authentic. These services also honored their refill guarantees, automatically replacing any small drops without requiring manual requests.
Who Lost the Most
Viralyft and SocialEmpire followers dropped rapidly after the two-week mark. By Day 30, retention fell to roughly 60–65%.
While this level of drop-off is common among low-cost providers, it suggests their networks rely heavily on short-term or inactive accounts.
Trollishly performed moderately well, with around 75–80% of followers remaining — making it acceptable for short projects but not ideal for long-term brand accounts.
What About Safety?
None of the test accounts were flagged, restricted, or banned by Twitter (X), which shows that the tested providers avoid aggressive spam delivery.
However, the lower-tier panels (especially SocialEmpire) used followers with limited activity or similar patterns, the kind of behavior Twitter’s algorithm might notice over time.
If safety and brand credibility matter, Famety and Sozily stand out as the most risk-free, consistent choices for 2025.
How Good Was Their Customer Support?
Beyond delivery and retention, customer support turned out to be one of the biggest differences between providers.
Some companies offered responsive, human assistance, while others felt like talking to bots.
- Famety & Sozily: Both responded within a few hours of contact. The tone was professional, and their agents actually solved issues, from order tracking to explaining refill timelines. They also followed up afterward to confirm satisfaction, which made the experience feel more premium.
- Viralyft: Support was responsive but required extra verification steps for refund requests, which made the process slower. Still, replies were clear and polite.
- Trollishly & SocialEmpire: Both relied mostly on automated ticket responses. Waiting times were long (12–24 hours), and messages felt copy-pasted. For users who value fast communication, these two were the least impressive.
Overall, Famety and Sozily led not only in quality but also in post-purchase experience, a key trust factor for any paid social media growth service.
What We Learned from This Test
After running this 30-day experiment, several lessons stood out clearly:
- You get what you pay for. The cheapest options dropped followers the fastest.
- Refill guarantees really matter. Providers like Famety automatically replaced lost followers.
- Good support = reliable service. The teams that replied fast were also the ones delivering steady results.
- Famety and Sozily consistently ranked highest for stability, safety, and customer care.
Buying followers isn’t inherently bad, but the difference between real engagement and empty numbers depends entirely on the provider you choose.
Final Verdict – Which Site Is Worth It in 2025?
After testing five platforms, here’s the honest summary of which ones are actually worth your time and money in 2025:
Best Overall → Famety
Famety delivers real, refill-protected followers with excellent retention and reliable customer support. Ideal for creators and brands that care about credibility and long-term growth.
Best Value → Sozily
Sozily stands out for its affordable pricing and secure, GDPR-compliant process. Perfect for small businesses or startups who want safe, gradual audience growth without overspending.
Fastest Delivery → Viralyft
Viralyft’s strength is speed, followers appear almost instantly.
It’s great for quick campaigns or event-based pushes, but not ideal for those seeking long-term retention.
Budget Pick → SocialEmpire
SocialEmpire offers cheap test packages for users who just want to experiment. However, it’s not reliable enough for sustained audience building, expect noticeable drops over time.
Multi-Platform Choice → Trollishly
Trollishly is best for agencies or marketers managing multiple social networks. Its all-in-one dashboard supports Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, making it flexible for cross-platform growth.