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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.
Platforms stats overview
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6.12M
3.82B
5 393 911
29 798
2.94M
1.31B
1 886 446
88 317
798K
505.35M
709 430
4 646
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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5 393 911
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29 798
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3 821 585 849
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259 097
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72 706
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11 121
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Twitch
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1 886 446
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88 317
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1 312 023 008
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252 086
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32 114
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4 997
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Kick
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709 430
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4 646
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505 350 613
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49 572
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17 751
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3 589
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SOOP Korea
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159 578
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2 391
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113 646 251
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7 475
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958
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118
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Naver's CHZZK
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126 178
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2 529
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89 418 332
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6 897
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718
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106
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Rumble
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49 384
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232
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35 104 007
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2 003
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445
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97
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SteamTV
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38 581
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403
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27 430 949
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925
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214
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30
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NimoTV
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35 003
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202
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24 939 519
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10 573
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379
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18
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Trovo
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9 750
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511
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3 329 773
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1 339
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271
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1
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Bigo LIVE
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2 741
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58
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1 941 644
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1 739
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25
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5
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SOOP Global
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1 748
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77
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1 243 821
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120
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26
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3
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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 28 to October 27, 2025, YouTube leads in popularity with 3.7 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 491 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 110 millions of watch time, while Naver's CHZZK recorded around 87 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?