As the internet becomes an essential social platform, having a large number of followers on Facebook has become a desire for many. Whether you're an individual looking to build a brand or a business needing to expand its influence, a high follower count always conveys a sense of credibility and prominence. Therefore, a multitude of Facebook auto-follow applications have emerged, promising users to quickly gain thousands of followers in a short time. However, are these "follower boosting" applications truly effective and safe? This article from SOC LUA will help you understand the concept and how Facebook's automatic tracking application works.
What is Facebook's automatic tracking app?
Facebook auto-follow apps are third-party software, websites, or tools designed to automatically increase the number of followers on a Facebook account. Simply put, instead of manually asking people to click "Follow" or waiting for others to follow your account, auto-follow apps do it for you. They can operate in various ways, such as cross-following, using reward systems, or even mobilizing a series of fake accounts to follow the target account. The ultimate goal is to help your Facebook account quickly gain more followers without requiring much manual interaction.
The appeal of Facebook auto-following apps lies in their attractive advertising promises: "Increase real followers, free or low-cost, see results immediately." For those just starting to build their personal brand or create a sales fan page, the initial number of followers is often very small. At this point, trying a Facebook auto-following app to significantly increase followers can sound very promising. In fact, in Vietnam, terms like "Facebook follow boosting," "increasing fake followers," or "Facebook follow hacking" are quite popular on forums and Facebook groups. Facebook auto-following apps have become a trick to increase the initial credibility of an account, thanks to the quantity effect: accounts with many followers are more likely to attract attention and are perceived as more trustworthy.
However, Facebook's automatic tracking feature is not an official Facebook feature but is primarily provided by third parties. This means they operate outside of Facebook's control and pose many potential problems.
How to track auto-follow Facebook application?
Cross-follow
This is a very common method in applications like Facebook Likebot or international exchange platforms like Like4Like. The typical operation involves users logging into the system and following or interacting with other users' accounts to accumulate reward points. They then use these points to "exchange" for followers for their own account. For example, on Facebook Likebot, you might have to like posts or follow other users as suggested by the application to receive coins, which you then use to buy followers for your own account. This "cross-following" mechanism ensures that each participant contributes to and receives followers from the application's user community.
Using a network of virtual accounts
Many follower-boosting software programs work by creating or mobilizing a large number of fake Facebook accounts (also known as clones). These accounts are programmed or "nurtured" to look like real users, complete with profile pictures and some basic activity to avoid detection by Facebook. When a user needs to increase followers, the software uses these fake accounts to simultaneously follow the target personal page or fan page. Users usually don't have to do much besides providing the account URL and selecting the desired number of followers.
Combines automatic friend request and following features
Some Facebook auto-following tools integrate various automated interaction features. For example, there is software that can automatically send mass friend requests or automatically follow others based on a custom list.
The purpose of this method is twofold: it helps you gain new friends/followers, and hopefully, a percentage of those you befriend will follow you back. While this method doesn't guarantee 100% of people will follow you, it's a fairly common "follow first, get followed later" strategy on social media.
Benefits of using Facebook's automatic tracking app.
It's undeniable that having a large following on Facebook offers several clear advantages, and this is what motivates people to use Facebook's automated follower apps. When buying followers, the two most obvious benefits are:
- Increase personal/brand recognition and credibility: A Facebook account with tens of thousands of followers creates a more professional and trustworthy impression in the eyes of viewers. For celebrities, KOLs, or online sellers, a large number of followers is like an achievement board showcasing personal appeal. Users tend to trust and pay attention to accounts with many followers. Therefore, rapidly increasing followers can help your brand become more widely known and build initial trust with potential customers.
- Creating a psychological effect and attracting more followers naturally: This is an indirect but important benefit. People tend to follow the crowd – when they see an account that already has many followers, they are more likely to click "Follow" because they believe that account has inherent appeal. This crowd effect makes your account stand out among millions of others. Some people even enable the "show follower count" feature on their profile so that the number of followers is displayed directly on the page, with the aim of creating curiosity and attracting others to follow.
The benefits of increasing followers – whether through natural methods or via auto-following apps – revolve around enhancing your image and expanding your influence on Facebook. That's why many people are willing to try Facebook's auto-following tools to quickly achieve this goal. However, remember that these benefits are only truly meaningful if the followers are high-quality and genuinely engaged. If they are simply fake numbers, the benefits will be limited, or even counterproductive, as we will analyze in the risks section below.
Some Facebook apps automatically track users.
Despite the potential risks, Facebook's automated follower apps are still being sought after and used by many people. Below are some typical examples of popular apps and websites that automatically increase followers:
- Facebook Likebot: This is one of the early and most popular free follower boosting software programs from a few years ago. Likebot operates on a follower exchange or coin accumulation mechanism as described above. Users must download the software, register an account, and log into Facebook through this application, then perform tasks such as liking and following others to receive coins. The advantage of Facebook Likebot is that it doesn't incur any direct costs and can provide real followers (because it's an exchange between users). However, a major drawback is that logging into Facebook through a third-party application risks exposing your login information.
- Max Follow: This is a mobile auto-follow application advertised as having a user-friendly and easy-to-use interface. Max Follow allows you to increase followers for multiple Facebook accounts simultaneously, quickly and without complicated operations. Many people like using Max Follow because it's simple. Just install the app, log in, and press a button, and the followers will automatically increase.
- Simple Seeding: Simple Seeding is a computer software commonly used by marketers. It supports various seeding features for Facebook, including increasing followers. The usage is quite intuitive: you install the software, register an account, then go to the Facebook section and select the "Increase Followers" function. Simply enter the link to your personal page or fan page you want to increase followers for, choose your desired number, and click confirm. The software will automatically use the accounts you've connected to perform the follower count.
- Ninja Phone: This is a prominent name in Vietnam. Ninja Phone is essentially a multi-purpose application specializing in creating fake Facebook accounts on mobile phones. This application can create and manage a large number of fake Facebook accounts, then use them to increase followers for a designated account. The process usually includes: installing Ninja Phone, registering an account on the application, nurturing the fake accounts (adding friends and interacting briefly to make them look real), and then going to the "Increase Followers" section.”, nhập link Facebook cần tăng và số lượng follow mong muốn.
- Like4Like (and other international exchange websites): Like4Like is a long-standing website that allows users to exchange likes, followers, and subscribers on various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.). For Facebook, Like4Like supports increasing followers completely free of charge through a mechanism of account registration and connection with Facebook; the system then automatically exchanges followers between users.
Frequently Asked Questions
Using apps or services to automatically increase followers violates Facebook's terms of authenticity and anti-spam policies. Facebook strictly prohibits the buying and selling of fake likes and followers, as well as the use of automated tools to manipulate these metrics. If detected, accounts may be penalized, ranging from warnings to account suspension, depending on the severity of the violation. Therefore, in principle, you are not allowed to use auto-follow in accordance with Facebook's policy.
There are security risks to your account. You have to share account access with external applications, which carries the risk of information theft or account loss if the application is untrustworthy. Secondly, if you abuse auto-follow, your account may be blacklisted by Facebook due to unusual behavior, leading to account suspension or feature restrictions. Some malicious applications may even contain malware, causing your account to automatically follow or spam others. Therefore, it can be said that using follower-boosting apps is not really safe; you should only use them when you fully understand and accept the risks.
