What cheap views are good for
Starter views are the lowest-cost way to raise the number under a video. They usually carry little watch time, which means they help the public count but do little for recommendations. They suit older videos you want to look less empty, practice uploads, background videos for a website, and tests before you spend more.
Prices
On Starter, 1,000 views cost ₹19 and 10,000 cost ₹190 where Starter is available. The default option is ₹19 per 1,000. Compare tiers in the table, updated 24 Oct 2026.
The catch
YouTube filters views it thinks aren't real, and short, low-quality views are the easiest to catch. Some cheap views will never appear on the counter, and some may be removed later. Cheap views can also lower your average view duration in Analytics. Starter options usually have no refill.
Don't use cheap views on new uploads you care about
In the first day, YouTube tests a new video and watches how viewers behave. A flood of low-retention views in that window gives YouTube a poor signal. For new uploads, a smaller order with retention is a better spend; save cheap views for the back catalogue.
Placing the order
Use a public video. Copy the link, paste it, choose the Starter option and a quantity between 50 and 4,00,000, and pay. Check the counter after a few hours; YouTube may hold it while verifying.
Making a small budget go further
Spread a small budget across your three most important videos rather than one, and add a few likes to each. Update titles and thumbnails on old videos that underperformed; a better thumbnail can bring more real views than any paid order.
No hidden costs
The price on the page is what leaves your wallet. Even on the cheapest option, the order page tracks progress and partial orders are refunded automatically.
Example: refreshing an old channel
A Lucknow wedding videographer's YouTube channel has 30 old highlight films with under 100 views each. Before sending the channel to a big client, he spends ₹150 on Starter views across the ten best films and updates their thumbnails. The channel looks less abandoned, and his newest films get higher-retention views instead.
Cheap views versus Shorts views
If your goal is a cheap, visible number, Shorts views are often the best value on YouTube: they're priced low, they suit how Shorts are watched (short and repeated) and they look natural in large numbers. Cheap views on long videos are less convincing because long videos are expected to hold viewers for minutes.
Paying and tracking
Top up by UPI from any app. The order page shows progress, and any views not delivered are refunded to your wallet automatically, so filtered views don't cost you anything.
Questions before ordering cheap views
Is the video new or old? Old is better for cheap views. Is the channel monetised? If yes, be cautious. Does the video's length suit low retention? Short videos do. Are you also adding likes? A few likes make cheap views look more believable.