Drip-feed in an SMM panel splits one order into several smaller runs that start at a set interval. Instead of sending the full quantity at once, the panel places a run, waits, then places the next one. You use it when you want delivery spread over hours or days, for example on a series of posts or a client campaign with a steady schedule.
How does drip-feed work in an SMM panel?
A drip-feed order has three settings: the quantity per run, the number of runs and the interval in minutes. The total is quantity multiplied by runs. Each run is placed as its own delivery on the same link.
For example, you set 500 per run, 6 runs and an interval of 1,440 minutes. The total is 3,000, delivered in six parts roughly one day apart. Each run starts after the interval has passed, so the full order takes about six days to finish.
Drip-feed is only available on services that support it. You can check this on the services list with min/max, average time and refill options before you place the order.
When should you use drip-feed?
Drip-feed fits work where the client expects activity over a period, not in a single moment. Typical cases include a launch week, a content calendar or a reseller package sold as "daily delivery".
For example, an agency sells a client a two-week campaign on one video. You can set 14 runs with a 1,440-minute interval. The client sees a steady pattern that matches what you sold them.
It also helps when you want to keep each run within the service's min and max limits. A large total can be split into runs that each sit inside those limits.
When is a normal order the better choice?
A single order makes more sense when the client wants the full amount quickly, or the quantity is small. Splitting 200 into four runs of 50, for example, only adds waiting time and more order lines to track.
A normal order is also simpler to explain. You get one start count, one status and one refill window to watch.
How do start count, refill and statuses work with drip-feed?
Each run records its own start count, the counter on the link when that run starts. Refill on an eligible completed run restores drops down to that run's start count plus its ordered amount, within the refill period shown on the service. If the count falls below the start count, no refill is done until the count is brought back up to the start count.
Runs move through the usual statuses: Pending, Processing, In progress, then Completed. If a run ends as Partial, the undelivered remainder of that run is refunded to your balance. For example, if a run of 500 delivers 420, the cost of the missing 80 returns to your balance.
Check the link before you start
The link on an existing order cannot be changed. If the link is wrong, every planned run goes to the wrong place, and you need a new order with the correct link. Check the link once before you submit, especially on long schedules.
Can you place drip-feed orders by API?
Yes, on services that support drip-feed you can send the runs and interval with the add order call, using your API key. You can then follow progress with the status or multi status calls. The guide to using an SMM panel API explains these calls, and the full parameters are in the API v2 documentation.
For example, a panel owner who resells drip-feed packages can pass the client's chosen runs and interval straight through. Their own customers then see the same schedule they selected.
What this means for resellers and agencies
Drip-feed lets you sell delivery as a schedule instead of a single event, which is easier to match to a client's plan. Explain to the client that the total arrives in parts and that each run has its own start count. Keep promises tied to what the service page shows, not to a fixed outcome.
You can see which services include refill or drip-feed on the services list.
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel the remaining runs of a drip-feed order?
Cancellation depends on the service and the order's current status. Check the order in your dashboard or contact support in English if you are unsure.
Is drip-feed the same as a mass order?
No. A mass order places many separate orders at once, often for different links, while drip-feed spreads one order on one link over time.
Does drip-feed cost more than a normal order?
The price follows the service's price per 1,000 for the total quantity. Check the services list for the current price of the service you choose.