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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.
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5.37M
4.34B
6 169 099
33 183
3.23M
1.35B
1 972 077
89 060
908K
544.13M
765 842
5 356
Global Live Streaming Landscape
Top categories on platforms
Top channels on platforms
Overall platforms stats comparison
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YouTube Live
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6 169 099
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33 183
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4 343 045 954
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248 195
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69 569
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10 394
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Twitch
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1 972 077
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89 060
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1 353 830 815
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240 133
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28 103
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4 388
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Kick
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765 842
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5 356
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544 130 836
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51 279
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18 591
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1 036
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SOOP Korea
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156 334
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2 385
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109 564 008
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7 240
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1 008
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112
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Naver's CHZZK
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123 603
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2 605
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86 789 743
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6 713
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732
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110
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Rumble
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52 107
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254
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36 588 103
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2 054
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447
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94
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NimoTV
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36 657
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215
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25 732 933
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13 188
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406
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17
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SteamTV
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28 375
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253
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19 919 390
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846
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192
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26
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Trovo
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8 504
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488
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2 871 382
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1 305
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211
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1
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SOOP Global
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2 866
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82
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2 012 363
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131
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39
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1
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Bigo LIVE
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2 693
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60
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1 889 916
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1 854
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22
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3
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Creator & Viewer Growth Comparison: Live Streaming Platforms
FAQ
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Which live streaming platforms are the most popular?
Based on data from August 06 to September 04, 2025, YouTube leads in popularity with 4.2 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 528 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 106 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?