Why a new group needs a starting crowd
People rarely post in a group with 9 members, because they assume nobody will see it. At 100, a new group looks like it has started, and the first real members feel comfortable introducing themselves or asking a question. This is the pack for brand-new groups: a society's residents' group, a batch's study group, a hobby club or a small business's customer community.
A safe test
Ordering 100 first shows whether your group settings allow delivery, how quickly members arrive and how the count holds over a week. If it behaves as expected, a larger order is straightforward.
Settings
The group must be visible, with a facebook.com/groups/… link. Turn off admin approval and membership questions until delivery finishes, then turn them back on.
Members see each other
In groups, anyone can open the Members tab. For a local group, consider Indian members so the list matches the neighbourhood.
Example
A Vadodara dance teacher created a Facebook group for parents of her students to share class schedules, costume details and recital photos. It had 14 members after a week. She ordered 100 members, pinned the month's timetable and posted photos from the last recital. Parents who joined found an active-looking group, and they started posting their own photos and questions.
Seed a few posts
Before sharing the link, post a welcome message, the group's purpose and a couple of useful posts. New members decide quickly whether to stay.
What members won't do
They won't post or reply. Real members bring the conversation; the starting count makes them more willing to begin it.
Payment and refunds
Top up by UPI from any app; the price shown is final. If settings block delivery, the undelivered members are refunded to your wallet automatically.
Growing past 100
Once real members are posting, invite them to add friends who fit the group, share useful threads to your Page or WhatsApp, and pin a weekly roundup so newcomers see what they've missed. If the group keeps growing on its own, you may never need another order. If you do, scale in steps that match the activity rather than in one jump, so the group always looks like the community it really is.