Digital marketing glossary

Fake followers: meaning

Written and reviewed by L.K. Monu Borkala · Updated 5 November 2026

Definition

Fake followers: Bought or bot accounts that inflate follower counts without real people behind them. Signs include sudden spikes and generic comments.

Definition from the OneCity AI Academy course notes.

Where you learn it

Module 10: Advanced Growth
- Class: Influencer Marketing

ASCI
Barter collaboration
Creator brief
Engagement rate
Influencer marketing
Material connection

Browse the full A–Z glossary →

Learn Fake followers properly, with your own AI tutor

Module 1 is a free trial. Any paid plan includes all 16 modules, the AI tutor, quizzes and graded practice tasks.

Monthly₹1,0001 month access
3 Months · best value₹2,5003 months access

Start free trial →Buy full course

One-time payments · no auto-debit · WhatsApp us

Definition

Where you learn it

Related terms