Twitch subs leaderboard: TheBurntPeanut tops the platform rankings in early February 2026

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As the digital landscape shifts, a new titan has emerged to claim the crown of the Twitch sub leaderboard. If you’ve been tracking the Twitch subs rankings lately, you’ve likely noticed a massive disruption at the very top. In a historic surge, the enigmatic "P-Tuber" known as TheBurntPeanut has officially skyrocketed to the #1 spot, outpacing some of the biggest names in the industry.

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As of February 6, 2026, TheBurntPeanut leads Twitch with a total of 81,9К subs. If you’re not familiar with the streamer, here’s a quick introduction to who they are and why they stand out.

In just two years, a creator known only as TheBurntPeanut has transformed from a struggling Escape from Tarkov guide-maker into the undisputed king of Twitch. His ascent is defined by a radical shift in branding; after a year-long hiatus brought on by burnout, he traded a traditional facecam for a custom-built 3D peanut avatar equipped with realistic human eyes and a mouth. This "P-Tuber" persona, crafted from a $5 Sketchfab model and rigged via Blender, became the catalyst for a meteoric rise that saw him amass 1.8 million Twitch followers and over 1.4 million YouTube subscribers by early 2026.

The momentum behind TheBurntPeanut peaked in January 2026, when he officially topped the Twitch charts as the most-watched streamer on the platform. Generating a staggering 11.3 million Hours Watched in a single month, he effectively dethroned industry veterans like Zack “Asmongold” Hoyt and Félix “xQc” Lengyel. Much of this growth was fueled by his dominance in ARC Raiders, where he orchestrated the "Battle for Speranza." This massive in-game "gang war" pitted his army of "Bungulators" against a coalition of elite streamers, including Richard “Ninja” Blevins and Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek. The event was so impactful that it drove the game to over 700,000 concurrent players, proving that TheBurntPeanut’s influence extends far beyond mere viewership.

Despite his dominance in the virtual avatar space, TheBurntPeanut remains a polarizing figure. His victory as "VTuber of the Year" at the 2025 Streamer Awards broke a three-year winning streak by Ironmouse. It sparked intense debate within the community, primarily because he explicitly rejects the VTuber label in favor of his own "P-Tuber" branding. Nevertheless, with a peak viewership of over 93,000 during high-stakes raids, TheBurntPeanut has solidified himself as a cultural phenomenon and a master of high-energy, chaotic entertainment.