In the speedily growing world of YouTube, creators are using different strategies to get maximum viewership for their videos, and one of those is buying subscribers. Generally, although innumerable service providers encourage this practice, none really fulfill their promise. So, just to see what actually happens when subscribed-to-buying is done, I decided to test one of such services, Youtubestorm. Here is an honest and complete review.
Why I Went and Tried Youtubestorm
For content creators, building up YouTube channels organically takes time, competition, and hard work. Great content is not an antidote for that; for you to become noticed with such, it is really easy to say that one’s videos are drowning in an ocean of uploads.
I heard about Youtubestorm from online discussions, and I saw that they have many YouTube growth packages in terms of subscribers, views, likes, and watch hours. Their shiny, simple promises-fast delivery, real accounts, and extra credibility for the channel.
I know perfectly well what the YouTube policy tells us regarding artificial engagement, despite my skepticism. Therefore, I made a small investment to test their subscriber service. To research whether the site indeed delivers on its promises.
The Purchase Process
Navigating Youtubestorm’s website was straightforward. Here’s what the process looked like:
- Choosing a Package: They had multiple subscriber packages starting from just a few dollars. I chose a mid-tier option promising 1,000 subscribers within 3–5 days.
- Entering Channel Details: They required only the channel link, which made the process quick. No password or login info was needed.
- Payment: I paid via a secure gateway, which supported PayPal and credit cards.
- Order Confirmation: Within minutes, I received an email confirming my order and stating the expected delivery time.
So far, the process felt professional and simple.
Delivery Speed and Results
The results started showing up almost immediately. Within 12 hours of placing the order, my subscriber count began climbing. Over the next 4 days, the number reached exactly 1,000 new subscribers, as promised.
Here’s the breakdown:
- Day 1: +350 subscribers
- Day 2: +280 subscribers
- Day 3: +250 subscribers
- Day 4: +120 subscribers
The growth was steady, not all at once, which made it look more natural to casual viewers.
Quality of Subscribers
The real question that bothered me was whether these subscribers were real users, active ones, or just simple bots. I checked the subscriber profiles after the delivery. Many looked to have profile pictures, channel banners, and even uploaded videos. Nevertheless, it was evident that most were not likely to engage with my content anymore-no likes, comments, or watch time followed the spike in numbers.
In big numbers, however, the engagement rate did not seem to improve, which in the long run could be a sign of red flags for YouTube’s algorithm.
Impact on My Channel
Short-term effects:
- My channel instantly looked more popular, which could attract organic viewers who judge credibility by subscriber count.
- My videos appeared slightly higher in search results for a few days, possibly due to the increased perceived authority.
Long-term concerns:
- The new subscribers were not watching my videos, so my watch time-to-subscriber ratio dropped. This could hurt my ranking over time.
- YouTube’s algorithms value genuine engagement more than raw numbers. If you gain subscribers who don’t interact, it might signal low content relevance.
Risks of Buying Subscribers
Before you try any service like Youtubestorm, you should understand the risks:
Violation of YouTube’s Terms of Service
Buying subscribers is considered artificial growth and can lead to penalties, including channel suspension.
Low Engagement
A high subscriber count without views or comments can harm your analytics.
Potential Drops
Some subscribers might disappear over time if YouTube detects them as inactive or fake accounts.
Reputation Risk
If your audience discovers you bought subscribers, it could damage trust.
My Honest Verdict on Youtubestorm
From a viewpoint purely concerned with delivery, Youtubestorm kept their promise:
Fast delivery
Accurate subscriber count
Smooth purchase process
But as far as real progress in YouTube growth is concerned, they did not make any progress. Since that engagement was absent, the only thing given was a facade built. If you want real loyal viewers, it won’t do any good.
Buying subscribers gives a temporary facelift to your channel but doesn’t replace the need for good quality content and regular uploading, and organic audience building.
Final Thoughts
YouTube Storm was really an interesting experiment, and it has given me exactly the number of subscribers promised, but for a practicing YouTuber, true value lies not in numbers, but in engagement and loyalty of the audience, and that cannot be bought.
The realistic Way, Youtubestorm could work for that immediate image, but for real success in the long run, make good content, optimize for search, and, above all, connect with real people who enjoy your videos.