Live Streaming Platforms: Overview, Comparison & Analytics
Dive into a data-driven overview of the live streaming landscape with Streams Сharts' real-time analytics. Explore the performance of top platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Kick across gaming, IRL, and more. Discover emerging platforms and analyze detailed stats to make informed decisions for your streaming strategy.
Platforms stats overview
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5.05M
3.95B
5 569 213
31 365
1.34M
1.31B
1 896 958
87 215
435K
504.71M
710 026
4 529
Global Live Streaming Landscape
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Top channels on platforms
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YouTube Live
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5 569 213
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31 365
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3 952 284 731
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255 034
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72 082
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10 973
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Twitch
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1 896 958
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87 215
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1 314 907 846
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238 032
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26 832
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4 188
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Kick
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710 026
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4 529
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504 709 793
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48 205
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16 649
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2 787
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SOOP Korea
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156 172
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2 360
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111 011 979
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7 456
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970
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115
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Naver's CHZZK
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121 682
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2 506
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86 414 358
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6 826
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726
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116
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Rumble
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60 043
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236
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42 640 750
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2 113
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528
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104
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SteamTV
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39 997
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401
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28 384 230
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992
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208
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27
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NimoTV
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34 322
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205
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24 489 032
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10 995
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391
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19
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Trovo
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9 429
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502
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3 524 924
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1 321
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239
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3
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Bigo LIVE
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2 600
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57
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1 845 472
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1 746
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26
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4
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SOOP Global
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2 163
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81
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1 536 617
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120
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29
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2
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Viewer Growth Comparison: Live Streaming Platforms
FAQ
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Which live streaming platforms are the most popular?
Based on data from September 15 to October 14, 2025, YouTube leads in popularity with 3.8 billion hours of watch time. Watch time, which measures the total time viewers spend watching content, is a key indicator of platform engagement. Twitch follows with 1.3 billion hours, and Kick with 490 millions.
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Popular Asia livestreaming platforms?
SOOP Korea (formerly AfreecaTV) and Naver's CHZZK dominate the South Korean market since Twitch ceased operations in February 2023. During the last 30 days, SOOP Korea recorded 107 millions of watch time, while Naver's CHZZK recorded around 84 millions of hours watched. TikTok is also rapidly gaining popularity for live streaming across the Asian continent.
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YouTube vs Twitch: which platform is bigger?
It depends on how you measure 'bigger'. YouTube leads in overall watch time and has a broader audience, with around 80% of streams being non-gaming related. However, Twitch dominates the live gaming market and has a highly engaged gaming community. While YouTube offers more diverse monetization options, Twitch's subscription model is a significant revenue source for many streamers.
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Popular platforms for gaming content?
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Popular platforms for IRL (In Real Life) content?