For many streamers, reaching the top of Twitch is not just a goal, it is the ultimate dream. Over the years, hundreds of creators from across the globe, hailing from countries like Japan, Korea, Brazil, and the United States, have managed to claim the platform's number one spot. But which streamers dominate the top most frequently? While it seems like a simple question, the answer is anything but straightforward.
The challenge lies in how you define success. Should it be based on the total amount of time a streamer spends at number one? But then, how do you account for creators who stream less often yet draw comparable or even larger audiences? Maybe the focus should be on the number of streams that hit the top spot, regardless of overall hours. Or perhaps it is more meaningful to count consecutive days spent at number one?
Since there is no one-size-fits-all answer, Streams Charts decided to analyze 2024’s statistics to uncover which streamers most frequently climbed to the top. What is interesting is that while the top 10 lists feature largely the same creators, their rankings shift depending on the chosen methodology. This highlights just how crucial a clear and consistent approach is when identifying the very best.
By quantity of streams
Let’s begin with the simplest and most straightforward method: counting how many streams ranked as the most popular on the platform during at least one five-minute interval based on concurrent viewership.
With this approach, eight streamers stood out for having over 100 streams in 2024 that became the most-watched stream on Twitch at once. Among them, three exceeded 200 such streams. The top honor in this category goes to Case “CaseOh” Baker, who was named Gamer of the Year at the 2024 Streamer Awards and Content Creator of the Year at The Game Awards 2024, widely regarded as the most prestigious event in the gaming industry.
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This method also sheds light on an intriguing metric: the percentage of streams that reached the number one spot for each creator. CaseOh, for instance, saw three out of every four of his streams claim the top spot. Meanwhile, Kai Cenat, who placed “only” fourth, achieved a staggering 95% of his streams at number one, an undeniably impressive feat.
By share of streams
A key limitation of the previous method is that not every streamer produces more than 100 streams in a year. However, those with fewer streams often compensate with exceptional content quality. With that in mind, let’s reverse the logic of the earlier approach and shift our focus from the total number of streams to their proportional share.
As mentioned earlier, Kai Cenat claims the top spot here, with an incredible 95% of his streams reaching the number one position. While many of the other streamers also appear in the rankings from the first method, this approach brings new names into the spotlight, names that wouldn’t have made it to the top using only the original method.
Take だるまいずごっど (darumaisgod), for example, who ranks second with 87%. He barely streamed in 2024, starting regular broadcasts only in December. Despite producing just 15 streams, each one averaged 35,000 to 50,000 viewers, putting him on par with Kai Cenat in terms of per-stream audience size.
Another fascinating case is American singer and actress Madison Beer, who joined Twitch in the summer and made a big splash. Over the year, she streamed only four times, but two of those streams became the most popular on the platform during their peak moments.
By airtime
The limitations of the previous methods are evident, as they rely solely on the number of streams that reached the top spot: this approach doesn’t account for the duration of each broadcast. A more accurate way to determine the top streamer might be to measure the total time spent at number one. This method eliminates the influence of streaming style, whether a creator opts for shorter, more frequent broadcasts or fewer but longer sessions.
Using this method, the top three streamers are all American: Kai Cenat, Nicholas “Jynxzi” Stewart, and CaseOh. Kai takes the top spot with an overwhelming lead, which is hardly surprising: he was a constant presence in gaming media throughout November, streaming almost nonstop.
While Kai’s share of airtime isn’t as overwhelming as it was in the approach focused on the number of streams, it remains remarkably impressive at 76%. It’s also worth highlighting that none of the other creators in the top 10 came close, with no one surpassing even a 50% share.
By share of airtime
In fact, only one Twitch streamer has reached a share of 50% or more of their airtime spent at the top of the platform. Once again, だるまいずごっど (darumaisgod) stands out with an impressive 54% share.
Interestingly, with this approach, German streamer Antonia “RevedTV” Staab makes it into the top 10 with a 25% share, despite having just 540 minutes of airtime. The only streamer with less airtime was Madison Beer, who clocked in at 155 minutes, with 20% of that time being the most popular streamer on Twitch at that moment.
In summary, Kai Cenat was without a doubt the king of Twitch in 2024, taking first place in three out of four methods. Following closely behind are CaseOh and Jynxzi, both of whom secured top positions across all approaches.
All-time best viewership streaks
Now that we’ve covered 2024, let’s take a look at all-time performance. Instead of revisiting the previous methods, let’s introduce a fresh approach: total consecutive days a streamer has held the #1 spot on the platform. The results here may surprise some.
In this case, Kai Cenat ranks "only" 3rd-4th, sharing the spot with the Riot Games channel. Kai held the #1 position for eight consecutive days during the final stretch of his hugely successful Subathon in 2024, and the official Riot Games channel had its best streak back in 2019, during the League of Legends World Championship (Worlds 2019).
The all-time record for consecutive #1 days belongs to Turner “Tfue” Tenney, who dominated the top spot for 18 days straight in spring 2019. Interestingly, this streak ran from April to May, and by the end of May, he was embroiled in legal battles with FaZe Clan, which generated significant media buzz at the time.
Also read: The rise and fall of Tfue
Jaryd "summit1g" Lazar also had an impressive 10-day streak in April 2020, directly tied to the release of Valorant. During that period, the American streamer was actively streaming the new game, drawing a massive daily audience of over 150,000 viewers.
