Kick Hall of Fame: Record-breaking moments

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Kick has only been around for two and a half years, but in that short time, it’s already carved out a solid place in the livestreaming industry. The platform continues to grow almost every month, both in terms of active streamers and viewer engagement, and it's steadily becoming a serious competitor to Twitch.

While Kick is home to some of the internet’s biggest influencers (like Felix "xqc" Lengyel, Kaitlyn "amouranth" Siragusa, and Adin Ross), what’s interesting is that the platform’s record-breaking moments aren’t tied to any of them. Streams Charts has compiled all of Kick’s key milestones and standout record holders in one place.

Kick’s all-time peak viewership: 4.6M Peak Viewers

Kick has seen several major spikes in viewership over the years, most of which were driven by high-profile sports broadcasts. The platform’s current all-time peak was set recently, on October 19, and the key event behind it is something we’ll dive into below.

The new record mostly owes its existence to Colombian streaming star Luis Fernando “WestCol” Villa Álvarez, who enjoyed a massive weekend on Kick. His boxing event, Stream Fighters 4, pulled in four million viewers, smashing both his personal best and the platform’s all-time peak viewership record.

It featured six matches, bringing together some of the most popular influencers and content creators from across Latin America. As a result, Kick’s peak viewership even exceeded that of YouTube and Twitch for a brief moment, a milestone the platform celebrated across its social media channels.

Kick’s all-time peak streamer activity: 17,453 concurrent streamers

Kick’s peak moment in terms of streamer activity came in late February, earlier this year. Alongside a slew of events kicking off in the new season, the platform witnessed extra activity from its main streamers and channels as they produced content in gaming and genres like Just Chatting and in real life (IRL), making sure it was a busy day all around.

Kick’s most popular livestreaming video game: Fortnite (851,490 concurrent viewers)

Kick’s category popularity largely mirrors that of Twitch. Special Events leads the way, and other top categories include Just Chatting, where nearly all of Kick’s biggest streamers gather, drawing in a massive audience, as well as broadcasts of Kings League, the wildly successful football media league that connects continents.

As for video games, the situation is similar, with one of the most iconic games in the history of the industry leading on Kick: we're talking about Fortnite. The peak of viewership came during the launch of Chapter 7 Season 1, following the "Zero Hour" live event, a major update that introduced a new map, battle pass, and significant gameplay shifts.

It also featured the premiere of "Yuki's Revenge," a special interactive experience directed by Quentin Tarantino, in the Discover tab. This addition was based on the legendary director's popular movie franchise, Kill Bill, with a "Lost Chapter" created by Tarantino premiering on the day.

Kick’s busiest livestreaming category: Just Chatting (2,632 concurrent streamers)

While Just Chatting ranks only fourth on Kick for peak audience size, it’s unmatched in terms of streamer activity. The category hit its peak in January of last year, and when it comes to the number of influencers streaming simultaneously, it outpaces its closest competitor, Fortnite, by over 50%.

Kick’s most popular streamer: WestCol (4 million PV)

Although Kick, like Twitch, originally launched with an English-speaking audience in mind, it’s Spanish-speaking creators who dominate the viewership charts on both platforms. On Twitch, it’s Ibai “Ibai” Llanos who regularly sets new records. On Kick, that title belongs to Colombian sensation WestCol.

Like his counterpart, Ibai, WestCol also hosts special boxing events, with his flagship content being the Stream Fighters series. This event, directly supported by the Kick itself, set a viewership record in its fourth edition, both for the streamer and the platform as a whole. WestCol’s stream attracted a shade over 4 million concurrent viewers, making up almost 85% of Kick’s all-time record audience.

Read also: WestCol helped Kick break all-time record for peak viewership

Kick’s most-followed streamer: WestCol (3.86 million followers)

WestCol joined Kick in the spring of 2023, and in just a year and a half, he became the platform's top content creator. This is reflected not only in his viewership stats but also in his follower count, where he remains the clear leader of the platform.

Slowly but surely, WestCol is edging closer to the historic 2 million follower milestone on Kick, gaining around 20,000 followers each month. It’s all but certain that he’ll be the first to reach this mark on the green platform. Currently, the Colombian has nearly 20% more followers than the previous leader, Adin Ross, and it’s highly likely that by summer, we’ll be celebrating the new achievement reached by the livestreaming star from Medellín.

Kick's longest livestreaming marathon: PAAStreaming (249 days)

Streamer marathons have become a common practice in the industry, embraced by streamers of all sizes. In terms of audience numbers, few can match Rangesh “N3on” Mutama, but when it comes to marathon duration, Kick’s record-holder is a largely unknown creator named PAAStreaming.

Though paastreaming has been inactive for some time and never reached more than 1,000 followers, he holds the record for the longest streaming marathon in Kick’s history, lasting an incredible 249 days. Not much is known about paastreaming, as his streams typically attracted just 15-20 viewers. Still, this didn’t seem to bother him; from February to the end of October last year, he streamed almost nonstop, keeping his small but loyal audience entertained with casual chats and occasional Fortnite, Paladins, and other game sessions.

Kick’s most viewed clip: chestlerss (1.28M views)

Kick has already seen its share of iconic moments in its short history, whether it’s the appearances of Donald Trump and famous rappers on Adin Ross’s streams or the hilarious mishaps during streams by Ice Poseidon and xQc. There's also the viral moment from what seemed like an ordinary stream by Steven "Destiny" Bonnell.

The most-watched clip on Kick features a gameplay moment from Turkish streamer chestlerss' gameplay content on Blood Strike, a free-to-play battle royale shooter. This 41-second clip saw the streamer take out the entire enemy team ten seconds into the start of a round using a sniper rifle, drawing a mix of cheers and ridicule from viewers.

Kick: Major Livestreaming Records & Milestones