Free Fake Follower Checker v2 Adds 5 New Bot-Detection Signals
KALO IQ today released version 2 of its free fake follower checker, deepening the bot-signal detection logic plus extending coverage to TikTok and YouTube alongside Instagram. The tool remains free, no signup required.
What changed in v2
The original fake follower checker shipped in 2023 for Instagram only and analyzed three signals: follower count growth pattern, audience country distribution plus engagement-to-follower ratio. v2 adds five more signals plus extends coverage to TikTok and YouTube.
Why this matters for US DTC brands
Bot-padded creator handles waste creator spend. Industry-wide estimates put 15 to 30 percent of paid influencer impressions on bot-padded accounts. The free tool gives brands a 60-second sanity check before they enter outreach plus a more complete picture before signing a partnership.
The new signals
v2 evaluates follower growth velocity anomalies, geographic clustering anomalies, engagement timing patterns, comment-text signal-to-noise ratio plus posting cadence consistency. Each signal is weighted plus combined into a single 0 to 100 confidence score.
About KALO IQ
KALO IQ is a US influencer marketing platform headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, founded in December 2015. The company helps brands plus agencies discover, engage plus track American creators across major social platforms with the largest hand-verified US creator database. Visit kaloiq.com for more.
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Quick facts
- Fake follower checker v2 released July 23, 2024
- Free, no signup required
- Adds 5 new bot signals (8 total)
- Coverage extended to TikTok plus YouTube
- 60-second analysis time per handle
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