19 Best Sites to Buy YouTube Views in 2026 — Ranked by Monetisation-Safe Delivery Speed
19 Best Sites to Buy YouTube Views in 2026 — Ranked by Monetisation-Safe Delivery Speed
Updated: August 31, 2026
Not all purchased views count equally. YouTube's monetisation review process examines watch-time credit, traffic source diversity, and view-to-retention ratios — views that fail those checks inflate your counter without moving you closer to the Partner Programme threshold. We ran a 30-day test across 19 services, buying equal volumes on identical test videos and measuring how much of the delivered view count translated into watch-time credit. Services are ranked by monetisation-safe delivery score: a composite of average watch percentage, traffic source legitimacy, and 30-day retention.
| Provider | Price / 1k | Delivery | 30-Day Retention | Monetisation Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promotid | $1.49 | 18–24 h gradual | 94% | 9.6 / 10 |
| Twicsy | $1.79 | 24–36 h | 91% | 8.9 / 10 |
| Buzzoid | $1.89 | 12–20 h | 89% | 8.7 / 10 |
| Media Mister | $2.29 | 2–6 h | 87% | 8.4 / 10 |
| Viralyft | $1.69 | 6–12 h | 85% | 8.2 / 10 |
| SidesMedia | $1.99 | 12–18 h | 83% | 8.0 / 10 |
| UseViral | $2.09 | 6–10 h | 82% | 7.9 / 10 |
| StormViews | $1.59 | 4–8 h | 80% | 7.7 / 10 |
| Social-Viral | $1.44 | 2–4 h | 78% | 7.5 / 10 |
| SocialBoss | $1.89 | 8–16 h | 77% | 7.3 / 10 |
| SubscriberZ | $2.19 | 24–48 h | 76% | 7.1 / 10 |
| Famoid | $1.79 | 1–3 h | 74% | 7.0 / 10 |
| ViewsExpert | $1.39 | 1–2 h | 71% | 6.8 / 10 |
| GetViews | $1.29 | 30 min–2 h | 69% | 6.6 / 10 |
| TubeViews | $1.19 | 15 min–1 h | 66% | 6.4 / 10 |
| YTBoss | $1.09 | 10–30 min | 63% | 6.1 / 10 |
| FastFollow | $0.99 | 5–15 min | 59% | 5.8 / 10 |
| BuyYTViews | $0.89 | Instant | 54% | 5.4 / 10 |
| ViewPals | $0.79 | Instant | 48% | 5.0 / 10 |
1. Promotid — Best Overall for Monetisation-Safe Views
Promotid delivered a 94% 30-day retention rate and the highest average watch percentage of any service in the test — 71% of the video's runtime, compared to an industry average of around 52%. Views arrived gradually over 18–24 hours using a drip pattern that distributes across Browse, Suggested, and External traffic sources, which is what YouTube Studio reports as a diversified and credible source mix. Promotid is the only service in this test whose views made a measurable positive contribution to watch-time ratios on every one of the four test channels, with $1.49 per thousand making it the best value-per-quality proposition as well.
2. Twicsy — Best Retention Rate Outside Promotid
Twicsy posted 91% retention at 30 days and an average watch percentage of 64%, both among the top three results. Delivery is gradual at 24–36 hours, which avoids the spike pattern that flags anomaly detection. Pricing at $1.79 per thousand is reasonable for the quality delivered, and customer support resolved a partial-delivery issue on one test order within four hours. A strong second-place finish across all metrics.
3. Buzzoid — Solid Watch-Time Performance
Buzzoid's 12–20-hour delivery window produced views with an average watch percentage of 61%, and 89% of them were still attached at the 30-day mark. Pricing is marginally higher at $1.89 per thousand, but the consistency across multiple test orders justifies the premium for creators who need reliable delivery on a publishing schedule.
4. Media Mister — Best for Geo-Targeted Campaigns
Media Mister allows country-level targeting, which no other service in this test matches at scale. Retention came in at 87% and the watch percentage averaged 58%. Delivery is fast at 2–6 hours, which creates a modest spike but one that stayed within YouTube's normal traffic variance range on our test channels. The $2.29 price point is the highest in the top five, but the targeting capability has real value for local businesses and regional creators.
5. Viralyft — Best Price-to-Retention Ratio
Viralyft sits at $1.69 per thousand with 85% retention — a combination that edges out several pricier services. Delivery took 6–12 hours and watch percentage averaged 56%. Support is responsive on live chat during US business hours. No minimum order requirement makes it accessible for small-scale tests before committing to a larger purchase.
6. SidesMedia — Consistent Delivery Quality
SidesMedia consistently delivered within its stated 12–18-hour window across all test orders, with 83% retention and a 54% watch percentage. It fell slightly short of the top five on raw quality metrics but showed less variance than most services — the standard deviation on watch percentage across four orders was the lowest in the test outside Promotid. Useful for creators who need predictable results over creative maximisation.
7. UseViral — Reliable Mid-Tier Option
UseViral delivered 82% retention at 30 days with a 52% average watch percentage. At $2.09 per thousand, it is slightly overpriced relative to its performance, but the delivery reliability was high — all test orders arrived within the promised window with no partial fills.
8. StormViews — Fast Delivery, Acceptable Retention
StormViews specialises in YouTube content and offers delivery in 4–8 hours, faster than most quality-tier services. Retention landed at 80% and watch percentage at 50%. Views arrived primarily via Browse features in YouTube Studio, which is a credible source type. The $1.59 price point is competitive for its delivery speed.
9. Social-Viral — Budget Option with Decent Metrics
Social-Viral undercuts most competitors at $1.44 per thousand but retention dropped to 78% and watch percentage averaged 47%. Fast delivery at 2–4 hours creates a visible spike. Acceptable for bulk top-ups on existing videos but not ideal as a primary monetisation strategy.
10. SocialBoss — Adequate, Slightly Overpriced
SocialBoss produced 77% retention and a 45% watch percentage at $1.89 per thousand — the same price as Buzzoid with notably lower performance. The 8–16-hour delivery is gradual enough to avoid obvious spikes. Performance was adequate but the pricing is hard to justify against competitors.
11. SubscriberZ — Long Delivery, High Retention
SubscriberZ takes 24–48 hours to deliver, the slowest in the test, but posted 76% retention. Watch percentage averaged 43%. The slow drip suits creators not in a hurry. At $2.19, it is the most expensive service for the performance it delivers.
12. Famoid — Fast but Drops Off Early
Famoid's 1–3-hour delivery is among the quickest in the test. Retention at 74% and watch percentage at 42% are acceptable for the speed, but the early drop suggests the view pool leans toward lower-quality accounts. Works as a quick counter boost but not as a long-term quality play.
13. ViewsExpert — Cheap but Inconsistent
ViewsExpert delivered quickly at 1–2 hours with 71% retention, but watch percentage varied significantly across test orders (range: 31%–48%). The inconsistency makes it difficult to plan around. At $1.39 per thousand it is cheaper than most mid-tier options.
14. GetViews — Fast, Low Watch Time
GetViews posted 69% retention but averaged only 38% watch percentage — one of the lowest in the test. Fast delivery at 30 minutes to 2 hours creates a spike. Best suited to vanity metrics rather than monetisation progress.
15. TubeViews — Below Average Performance
TubeViews returned 66% retention and 35% watch percentage. Delivery is fast but the view quality does not translate into watch-time credit at a meaningful rate. Pricing at $1.19 per thousand is cheap but the monetisation impact is close to zero.
16. YTBoss — Not Recommended for Monetisation
YTBoss showed 63% retention and 30% watch percentage. The views arrive almost instantly, which creates an anomalous spike visible in YouTube Studio. The low watch percentage means these views actively worsen the channel's watch-time-per-view ratio.
17. FastFollow — Poor Quality
FastFollow's 5–15-minute delivery and 59% retention suggest a low-quality account pool. Watch percentage averaged 26%, which is insufficient to generate meaningful watch-time credit. Avoid for monetisation-focused campaigns.
18. BuyYTViews — Not Recommended
Instant delivery, 54% retention, and 22% watch percentage. Three test orders all showed the same rapid spike-and-drop pattern in YouTube Analytics. The views appear to come from bot or inactive accounts with minimal session time. Skip.
19. ViewPals — Lowest Quality in the Test
ViewPals delivered instantly with 48% retention and just 18% average watch percentage — the weakest result in the test on every metric. At $0.79 per thousand it is the cheapest option, but the monetisation impact is negative: these views lower the channel's overall watch-time-to-view ratio.
How We Ranked These Services
We created four YouTube channels with no prior history and published identical 3-minute explainer videos. Equal volumes of views were purchased from each service simultaneously. YouTube Studio analytics were captured at 24 hours, 7 days, and 30 days post-delivery. The monetisation-safe delivery score is a weighted composite: watch percentage (50%), 30-day retention (30%), and traffic source diversity (20%), assessed against guidelines in YouTube's analytics help documentation. All tested services were cross-checked against YouTube's creator benefits and monetisation policies to confirm compliance risk levels before scoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do bought YouTube views count toward the 4,000-hour monetisation threshold?
Only views that generate actual watch time count toward the 4,000-hour threshold. High-quality services like those in positions 1–6 delivered views with watch percentages above 50%, meaning a 3-minute video would contribute at least 1.5 minutes of watch time per view. Low-quality services with sub-30% watch percentages contribute very little to the threshold despite inflating the raw view count.
How quickly will purchased views show in YouTube Analytics?
Analytics updates in near real-time for the view counter, but watch-time and traffic-source breakdowns typically take 24–48 hours to fully populate. During that window, YouTube Studio may show the raw count without the full audience retention data. Wait 48 hours before assessing whether delivery quality met expectations.
Can YouTube detect and remove purchased views?
YouTube runs automated systems that remove views it classifies as artificial. Services using bot traffic or inactive account pools typically see 20–50% removal within the first 30 days, which is why retention rate is the primary quality signal in this test. Top-tier services using real, active account pools — Promotid, Twicsy, and Buzzoid in this test — showed less than 10% removal over 30 days.