40+ Twitch Statistics, Trends & Viewer Dynamics [2024]

April 19, 2024 0 Comments

It is interesting to note that on average, over 2.5 million people watch Twitch streams at any given time.

More than 7 million unique streamers publish content on Twitch every month.

League of Legends, the most popular game on Twitch, has 60.52 billion followers.

Do you have Twitch logged in on your mobile?- 37% of Twitch visitors have. 

Explore viewership trends, top streamers, and emerging games.

Top Twitch Statistics: Editor’s Pick

As of November 2023, Twitch has 241.7 million unique website visitors
  1. The total number of streamers reached 7.36 million last year. [11]
  2. Twitch ranks as the 6th most commonly used social media platform as reported by US-based video gamers. [9]
  3. Twitch recorded an all-time peak of 2.3 billion hours of watch time in May 2021. [10]
  4. According to Statista, 63% of Twitch users in the US were male. [1]
  5. 29.08% of Twitch viewers (35 million) belong to the US. [4]
  6. According to Statista, Twitch has over 11 million streaming channels. [6]
  7. It has over 100 million downloads on the Play Store. [5]
  8. Twitch was downloaded 25.61 million times across Google Play and Apple App Store, in the first 2 quarters of 2023. [5]

General Twitch Usage Statistics

As of November 2023, Twitch has 241.7 million unique website visitors. [11]

The total number of streamers reached 7.36 million last year. [11]

More than 7 million unique streamers publish content on Twitch every month. [11]

The most popular Twitch stream languages include English, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, German, French, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, and Chinese. [13]

Do you use Twitch on your mobile?

37% of Twitch visitors use Twitch on mobile phones. [4]

While 63% of Twitch users use it on desktop devices. [4]

Twitch ranks as the 6th most commonly used social media platform as reported by US-based video gamers. [9]

Twitch Monthly And Daily Active Users

There are 35 million monthly active Twitch users in the US. [10]

Twitch recorded an all-time peak of 2.3 billion hours of watch time in May 2021. [10]

It is interesting to note that on average, over 2.5 million people watch Twitch streams at any given time. [12]

The average number of concurrent broadcasting channels was recorded at 98,056 in December 2023. [12]

Global monthly Twitch users grew from 3.2 million in 2011 to 240 million in 2023. [14]

YearUsers (Per Month)
20113.2 million
201220 million
201345 million
201455 million
2015100 million
2021140 million
2023240 million
Source: CNBC

Twitch Usage Statistics By Demographics

Who is an average Twitch user?

According to Statista, 63% of Twitch users in the US were male. [1]

The remaining 37% were female users. [1]

It is to be noted that three-fourths of the total Twitch users are aged below 35 years. [2]

Only 1.3% of users are aged above sixty-five. [2]

1.9% of active Twitch users belong to the age group of 55 to 64 years. [2]

Twitch statistics by age group
Source: Statista

US has 35 Million Twitch Viewers

  1. 29.08% of Twitch viewers (35 million) belong to the US. [4]
  2. It is projected that US Twitch active users will reach 36.7 million by 2025. [3]
  3. While the Asia Pacific market drove 46% of consumer spending in 2023 via esports streams. [4]
  4. Brazil has 6.03% of Twitch users. [4]
  5. Germany comes next with 4.55% of active users. [4]
  6. Japan and Russia follow closely with 4.42% and 3.48% of users. [4]

According to Statista, Twitch has over 11 million streaming channels. [6]

The latest statistics by Twitchmerics suggest that Ninja is the most popular Twitch channel with 18.98 million followers. [7]

Next is Auronplay with 15.9 million followers, followed closely by Ibai (15.34 million followers). [7]

The top 10 most popular Twitch channels also include Rubius, xQC, The Grefg, Tfue, juansguarnizo, shroud, and KaiCenat. [7]

Popular Twitch channels by followers
Source: Twitchmetrics

Is the craze for games decreasing?- Nopes! Twitch has a crazy eSports fanbase. 

League of Legends, the most popular game on Twitch, has 60.52 billion followers. [8]

While the second popular game, Grand Theft Auto V has nearly half of the followers (36.53 billion) compared to League of Legends. [8]

Most popular games on Twitch
Source: Statista

Twitch Popularity And Growth Over Time 

How popular is Twitch?- It has over 100 million downloads on the Play Store. [5]

Twitch was downloaded 25.61 million times across Google Play and Apple App Store, in the first 2 quarters of 2023. [5]

Here we have reviewed a number of Twitch downloads (in millions) by quarters from 2018 to 2023.

TimeApp downloads (in millions)
Q1 20165.49
Q3 20164.34
Q1 20174.89
Q3 20175.39
Q1 20189.1
Q2 201810.34
Q3 201810.18
Q4 20188.46
Q1 201910.12
Q2 20197.54
Q3 20197.91
Q4 20198.29
Q1 202013.06
Q2 202023.55
Q3 202021.33
Q4 202021.6
Q1 202120.74
Q2 202117.03
Q3 202115.76
Q4 202113.38
Q1 202216.6
Q2 202212.65
Q3 202213.48
Q4 202212.11
Q1 202313.62
Q2 202311.99
Q1 202415.24
Source: Statista

FAQs

Who is the Biggest Streamer on Twitch? 

Currently, Ninja is the most popular streamer on Twitch with over 18 million followers.

What channel has the most total views on Twitch?

Riot Games, which hosts League of Legends tournaments, has the most views on Twitch.

Did Amazon acquire Twitch?

Yes, Twitch was acquired by Amazon for $1 billion in August 2014.

How much content do Twitch users watch per day?

On average, users spend 95 minutes per day on Twitch.

Conclusion 

Twitch has emerged as a powerhouse platform, attracting millions of viewers and streamers worldwide. From its inception to its current stature, Twitch has witnessed exponential growth, with a staggering 241.7 million unique website visitors as of November 2023.

With its blend of excitement, creativity, and community, Twitch has truly revolutionized the way we consume and interact with content online. As the platform continues to shape the digital landscape, the future of Twitch looks brighter than ever.

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  2. Statista. Distribution of Twitch. tv users worldwide, by age
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  6. Statista. Number of unique channels on Twitch worldwide
  7. Twitchmetrics. The Most Followed Twitch Streamers, April 2024
  8. Statista. Most popular games on Twitch
  9. Statista. Most popular social media platforms for gamers
  10. Statista. Number of Twitch users in the United States from 2021 to 2025
  11. TwitchTracker. Twitch statistics and charts
  12. TwitchTracker. Twitch channels & streamers’ statistic
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  14. CNBC. Twitch created a business around watching video games