Do followers count against my token cap?
Yes. Each follower occupies one slot in your plan’s total token pool — the same pool shared with paying subscribers and free-tier members.
Benecaster tracks two separate limits:
Paying subscriber limit — the headline number on your plan (10 for Launch, 50 for Starter, etc.). Only paying subscribers count toward this limit. Followers and free-tier members do not.
Total token cap — all active tokens combined: paying subscribers, free-tier members, and followers. This secondary cap exists to keep the token pool proportionate to your plan.
Token caps by plan:
| Plan | Total token cap |
|---|---|
| WordPress.org (no account) | 100 followers |
| Launch (free account) | 250 |
| Starter | 500 |
| Growth | 2,500 |
| Pro, Multi-Show, Studio | Unlimited |
When you reach the WP.org follower cap (100), the [benecaster_follower_signup] shortcode renders an upgrade prompt. Creating a free Launch account at benecaster.com raises the cap to 250 at no cost — no card required.
See How Subscriber Limits Work → for a full explanation of what counts toward each limit.
