Starter
A small credit pack to try promotion for your repository.
$5USD / one-time
20 promotion credits
Promote your repository through Stars, Watches and Forks. The mix of actions depends on your repository settings.
Buy 20 creditsGitHub repository promotion
GitHub Star Promotion Plans from $5
Compare free reciprocal exchange, Membership and one-time promotion credits, then choose the workflow that fits your time and budget. Credit packages below fund completed Stars, Watches and Forks through the developer community.
Choose your promotion credit plan
One credit is used per completed Star, Watch or Fork. Credits never expire and stack across purchases.
Growth
For ongoing promotion of one target repository.
$19USD / one-time
100 promotion credits
Promote your repository through Stars, Watches and Forks. The mix of actions depends on your repository settings.
Buy 100 creditsScale
For projects with more promotion needs.
$49USD / one-time
300 promotion credits
Promote your repository through Stars, Watches and Forks. The mix of actions depends on your repository settings.
Buy 300 creditsPrices are in USD. Review the final charge and currency on the payment screen. Register and set up your repository to continue with your chosen plan. Selecting a plan does not charge you.
Choose free exchange, Membership or credits
Free reciprocal exchange costs no money and requires you to support other repositories and manage reciprocal activity. Membership adds automatic reciprocity and priority placement while active; it does not buy a fixed Star count. One-time promotion credits suit a defined promotion budget and are used for completed Stars, Watches and Forks. Credits are separate from Membership and do not require a subscription.
Developer exchange, not bot-account star farms
GitHubStarMate members are developers promoting their own repositories and supporting other members with their GitHub accounts. Your credits fund promotion within this exchange community. You can browse community projects and review delivered actions; the service is not based on fabricated bot accounts.
1. Choose a plan and purchase online
Choose a credit package that fits your promotion budget. New users register, connect GitHub and set a target repository before returning to their selected plan. Existing users can sign in and continue. No email quote is needed.
2. Set your repository and actions
Choose a public target repository and the Star, Watch or Fork actions you want to receive in your dashboard. Add a clear project description, README and usage examples so developers can understand what your project does.
3. Track credits and completed actions
Credits are added to your promotion wallet after payment is confirmed. Each completed promotion action uses one credit. Your dashboard shows your balance, purchases and completed actions so you can see how your credits are used.
Promotion credits and Star counts
Each completed Star, Watch or Fork uses one credit. For example, 60 Stars + 25 Watches + 15 Forks = 100 credits. This illustrates a possible mix, not a promised allocation: delivered action types depend on your repository settings and eligible actions. A 100-credit package does not guarantee 100 new Stars, downloads or product users.
Delivery pace and unused credits
Promotion proceeds as eligible accounts and actions become available. There is no fixed completion time or promise of instant delivery. Credits do not expire, stack across purchases and remain visible in your wallet until used.
90-day Star protection
The protection window starts when the associated promotion purchase is paid. During those 90 days, if the system verifies that an eligible promoted Star was removed, a credit is returned for promotion again. This is a credit return, not a cash refund or a promise that Stars will remain forever.
Common questions
What am I buying when I purchase a plan?
You are buying promotion credits for the same packages available in your dashboard. Each completed Star, Watch or Fork uses one credit, according to your target repository's action settings.
How much do GitHub promotion plans cost?
Starter: $5 / 20 promotion credits; Growth: $19 / 100 promotion credits; Scale: $49 / 300 promotion credits. These are USD package prices. Payment methods, the final charge and settlement currency are shown before you confirm payment.
Does buying 100 credits guarantee 100 GitHub stars?
No. Credits also cover Watches and Forks. If several action types are enabled, credits can be used for different types of completed actions. Review your target repository and action settings before purchasing.
Do I need to complete free star exchanges first?
Paid promotion can continue using your credits even when your Stars given count is temporarily below the exchange requirement. The free developer exchange remains available as a separate way to participate.
How long does delivery take after payment?
Credits are added after payment is confirmed. Promotion runs as eligible accounts and actions become available, and completed actions appear in your dashboard. There is no guaranteed instant delivery or fixed deadline for a particular number of Stars.
Do unused promotion credits expire?
No. Promotion credits do not expire and can be combined with later purchases. Your promotion wallet shows the remaining balance and purchase history.
What happens if a delivered Star is removed?
Within 90 days of the associated purchase being paid, eligible promoted Stars that the system verifies as removed result in a credit return for further promotion. This does not mean a cash refund or permanent Star retention.
How do I get help with a payment or refund?
Check your purchase status and credit balance in the dashboard. For failed payments, missing credits or refund questions, contact Support with your order details so the specific case can be reviewed. A promotion credit return is different from a cash refund.