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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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6.36M
3.94B
5 617 424
30 436
1.13M
1.31B
1 882 390
88 461
605K
501.05M
703 881
4 682
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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5 617 424
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30 436
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3 944 367 862
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257 216
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71 756
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10 802
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Twitch
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1 882 390
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88 461
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1 308 574 805
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251 550
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32 810
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5 058
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Kick
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703 881
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4 682
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501 046 172
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48 994
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17 352
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3 676
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SOOP Korea
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160 097
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2 395
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113 935 343
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7 512
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950
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118
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Naver's CHZZK
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127 109
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2 552
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89 272 607
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6 836
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711
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101
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Rumble
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50 249
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231
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35 693 350
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1 991
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436
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93
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SteamTV
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37 516
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382
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26 654 857
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868
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208
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31
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NimoTV
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35 726
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201
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25 228 181
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10 407
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373
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15
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Trovo
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9 776
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512
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3 333 650
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1 305
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258
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Bigo LIVE
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2 767
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57
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1 942 802
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1 731
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27
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5
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SOOP Global
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1 644
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76
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1 168 529
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111
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23
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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 01 to October 30, 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 488 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?