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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5.32M
5.07B
7 386 762
35 126
1.30M
1.37B
1 953 678
89 398
211K
466.74M
653 999
10 085
Global Live Streaming Landscape
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Top channels on platforms
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YouTube Live
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7 386 762
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35 126
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5 066 087 422
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251 065
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71 107
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10 670
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Twitch
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1 953 678
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89 398
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1 368 551 135
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243 526
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33 595
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4 230
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Kick
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653 999
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10 085
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466 737 381
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43 215
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12 961
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2 654
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SOOP Korea
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156 952
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2 399
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111 880 879
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7 562
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946
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115
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Naver's CHZZK
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128 660
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2 533
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88 861 081
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6 775
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728
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113
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SteamTV
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47 047
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183
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33 568 082
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643
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258
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32
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Rumble
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44 984
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230
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32 088 301
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1 935
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411
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81
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NimoTV
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36 040
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194
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25 485 933
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10 454
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382
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16
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Trovo
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12 736
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528
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4 296 221
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1 294
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308
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5
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Bigo LIVE
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2 453
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57
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1 730 742
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1 779
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29
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6
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SOOP Global
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1 310
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68
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907 748
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115
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27
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6
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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 October 30 to November 28, 2025, YouTube leads in popularity with 4.9 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 454 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 108 millions of watch time, while Naver's CHZZK recorded around 85 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?