Twitch Statistics (2026): Users, Viewers & Streamers
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Twitch remains the dominant live-streaming platform for gaming, though its lead has narrowed. This page compiles the key Twitch statistics for 2026: users, viewership, streamers and watch time.
Key Takeaways for Journalists
- Twitch has over 240 million monthly active users and ~35 million daily.
- The platform averages 2.55 million concurrent viewers at any moment.
- Around 7.3 million people stream on Twitch each month.
- Viewers watched roughly 19 billion hours in 2025 (down from ~20.9B in 2024).
- Twitch’s share of live game-streaming has slipped from 70% to ~54%.
- Roughly 93,000 channels are live at any given time.
How Many People Use Twitch?
Twitch has more than 240 million monthly active users, with around 35 million logging in daily and an average of 2.55 million watching simultaneously at any given moment. Roughly 93,000 channels are live at once, from a monthly creator pool of about 7.3 million streamers.
Watch Time Is Declining
Total hours watched have softened: viewers consumed around 19 billion hours on Twitch in 2025, down from ~20.9 billion in 2024. The platform still leads live game-streaming, but its market share has fallen from about 70% to 54% as YouTube Gaming, Kick and others compete for creators and audiences.
| Metric | 2026 figure |
|---|---|
| Monthly active users | 240 million+ |
| Daily active users | ~35 million |
| Average concurrent viewers | ~2.55 million |
| Monthly streamers | ~7.3 million |
| Hours watched (2025) | ~19 billion |
| Live-streaming market share | ~54% |
Why It Matters
Twitch is where much of gaming culture — and esports viewership — actually happens. Its watch-time trend is a barometer for the wider creator economy, and its slipping market share is one of the defining platform stories of the mid-2020s.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people use Twitch in 2026?
Twitch has over 240 million monthly active users, about 35 million daily, and averages 2.55 million concurrent viewers.
How many hours are watched on Twitch?
Roughly 19 billion hours were watched in 2025, down from about 20.9 billion in 2024.
How many streamers are on Twitch?
Around 7.3 million people stream on Twitch each month, with about 93,000 channels live at any given time.
Is Twitch losing market share?
Yes — Twitch’s share of live game-streaming has fallen from about 70% to 54% as YouTube Gaming, Kick and others grow.
Methodology & Sourcing
Figures are from Twitch, TwitchTracker and Stream Hatchet-style tracking, cross-referenced with analyst reporting. Watch-time and concurrent figures are as measured; market-share is estimated across platforms. Rounded and updated as new data is released.
Sources
- TwitchTracker — Twitch statistics & charts
- Twitch / Amazon — platform figures
- Stream tracking & analyst reporting (2026)
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