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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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8.57M
4.18B
5 954 741
31 426
2.32M
1.32B
1 902 886
89 453
553K
496.96M
698 146
4 725
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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5 954 741
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31 426
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4 181 220 709
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260 202
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72 400
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10 947
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Twitch
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1 902 886
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89 453
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1 321 871 127
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253 879
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33 286
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4 956
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Kick
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698 146
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4 725
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496 963 832
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48 925
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17 492
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3 759
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SOOP Korea
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161 512
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2 393
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114 942 730
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7 573
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941
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115
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Naver's CHZZK
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132 365
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2 566
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92 964 188
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6 847
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716
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101
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Rumble
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47 276
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231
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33 581 482
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1 969
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435
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91
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NimoTV
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36 624
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200
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25 862 389
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10 500
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374
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15
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SteamTV
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35 948
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348
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25 541 172
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847
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201
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32
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Trovo
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9 825
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514
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3 348 676
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1 299
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274
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Bigo LIVE
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2 882
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57
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2 023 410
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1 732
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22
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5
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SOOP Global
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1 616
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74
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1 149 071
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113
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22
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1
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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 04 to November 02, 2025, YouTube leads in popularity with 4.0 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 482 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 111 millions of watch time, while Naver's CHZZK recorded around 89 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?