How to Steal Followers from Bigger Accounts Without Spending a Dime
Ever scroll past a massive account and think:
“How the hell do they have 200K followers for posting half-assed quotes and blurry gym selfies?”
Yeah, we feel that too.
But here’s the secret no one's telling you: you can leverage their size, steal their attention, and grow faster without ever touching your wallet.
And no, we’re not talking about being shady or fake—this is real strategy, real tactics. Ready?
Let’s break down how to siphon their followers step-by-step.
1. Hijack Their Comments
This is the fastest, lowest-effort way to get seen. Go to the comments of every big post in your niche.
Now don’t drop some generic “🔥🔥🔥” or “Love this!” like a bot.
You want to be memorable. Say something clever, smart, or controversial. Something that makes people click on your name. Because that one click? That’s your window.
Here’s what works:
Challenge their opinion (respectfully, but with spice)
Add a story or unique insight that goes deeper
Drop a mini-framework or bullet list
This makes people curious—they’ll check your page.
And if your content hits? They follow.
Pro Tip: Do this daily on 3–5 viral posts. You’ll grow fast—without running ads or chasing trends.
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2. Remix Their Content
Big accounts are libraries of what works. And their best-performing posts? Those are your cheat codes.
Take their top post and remix it in your own voice.
Add your own twist. Make it local. Make it funny.
Add something that they didn’t.
Example:
They post “Top 5 books for mindset.”
You drop: “Top 5 books I read and actually used to change my mindset—and what each taught me.”
Why it works:
You’re riding the wave of proven content
Their audience sees your name when people share or comment
You build instant credibility by stacking on top of authority
Advanced Tip: Tag them—if they engage or reshare, you’re getting flooded with traffic.
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3. Create Opposing Views
Controversy creates clicks. But you don’t need to start drama—you just need to stand out.
Find a popular opinion and flip it.
Example:
“If you’re posting 3x a day on TikTok, you’re wasting time. I post once a week and get more leads. Here’s why…”
Now you're not just riding the algorithm—you’re owning the conversation.
Why this works:
Big accounts say something and everyone nods.
You come in and say the opposite—with proof? You own the contrarian attention.
It instantly makes you the fresh voice in the space.
Pro Tip: Use video. People trust your face more than just text.
4. Piggyback on Their Audience's Pain
What are people complaining about in their comments?
Read 50 comments. Patterns will jump out.
Now, go solve that pain.
Example:
People keep saying, “I love this advice but I don’t know how to apply it.”
You drop a post: “Here’s the 5-step template I used to apply [influencer’s] advice and actually make money with it.”
You're not only positioning yourself as smarter—you’re solving a problem their hero didn't.
That’s value. And value equals trust.
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5. Become the Comment King of Their Lives
Here’s a sneaky one:
Don’t just comment on their posts—comment on the comments.
Reply to top commenters with value, insight, or even funny comebacks.
You’re building micro-momentum.
Those people are active. They’re more likely to follow, engage, and share.
And once the algorithm sees your face popping up all over their community?
Boom. You’re a suggested follow.
This isn’t just stealing followers.
It’s planting flags in their village and making it your town.
6. Drop “Better Than Them” Content
You know when someone drops a list of 5 tools and you’re like, “Half of these suck.”
Cool. Make your own version.
Title it something like:
“The 5 tools [Big Influencer] forgot to mention (but I use them every day).”
You don’t need to attack.
You just need to upgrade.
The goal is to make people say,
“Wait… this guy’s info is even better.”
Now they follow you instead.
7. Turn Their Traffic Into Your DMs
Here’s a dirty trick…
Make a comment so good they pin it.
Now edit the comment and say,
“If you want the full version of what I explained, shoot me a DM ‘full’.”
People will actually do it.
Because you made the first move. You earned the reply.
You just stole warm leads from a massive page without spending a cent.
8. Clone Their Visual Style… Better
Match their visuals. Then upgrade them.
If they post Canva carousels with bold fonts—do the same, but:
Add a personal story
Include a bold, emotional hook
Use colors that contrast theirs
Familiarity gets attention. Novelty earns the follow.
They’ll think, “This feels like that account I love… but it hits harder.”
9. Leech Their Story Views
This one’s simple:
Turn on post notifications for 2–3 big accounts
Every time they post a Story, respond to it instantly
Say something interesting, helpful, or funny
Now you’re in their DMs.
And if they reply back, their audience sees your name in their Stories.
That curiosity turns into profile visits—and followers.
No ads. No spend. Just quick fingers and clever words.
10. Be There FIRST When They Go Live
Every time they go live, you need to be in there in the first 30 seconds.
Drop comments. Ask questions. Add jokes. Engage.
People watching the live will click your name.
Especially if the host reads your comment out loud.
You become part of the “in crowd.”
You’re not just some rando anymore.
You’re seen. And being seen? That’s the first step to being followed.
Final Word: You Don’t Need Big Budgets—You Need Big Moves
This is the real game.
You don’t need ads, funnels, or shoutouts to grow.
You just need to know how to think like a top player.
And that’s what we do at Multipost Digital.
We help businesses win attention, craft viral content, and grow—without wasting time or money.
Want us to build your strategy?
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