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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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8.28M
4.48B
6 419 888
31 978
1.46M
1.32B
1 896 682
89 882
255K
487.50M
685 649
10 282
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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6 419 888
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31 978
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4 482 151 922
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259 987
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72 739
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10 989
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Twitch
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1 896 682
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89 882
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1 320 406 832
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253 718
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32 208
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4 144
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Kick
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685 649
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10 282
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487 496 084
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47 130
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15 998
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3 517
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SOOP Korea
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159 206
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2 390
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113 009 891
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7 589
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928
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109
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Naver's CHZZK
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132 347
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2 555
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92 797 235
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6 781
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717
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103
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Rumble
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47 337
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230
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33 569 704
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1 926
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420
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93
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NimoTV
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37 586
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198
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26 541 980
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10 496
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397
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17
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SteamTV
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36 818
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272
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26 140 496
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826
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208
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36
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Trovo
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10 659
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524
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3 613 480
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1 338
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301
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3
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Bigo LIVE
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2 719
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57
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1 905 776
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1 786
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29
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5
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SOOP Global
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1 548
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71
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1 096 008
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118
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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 11 to November 09, 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 473 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 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?