First founded in 2011, the live streaming video platform, Twitch, is one of the most popular ways in which viewers watch their favorite gamers play a variety of online video games. Streamer ibai (real name: Ibai Llanos) currently holds the record with the highest number of peak concurrent viewers in 2025 with 710,473.

Streaming platform Twitch is an online traffic powerhouse and has set some impressive viewing figures. As of April 2025, the highest number of peak viewers (PV) for any individual stream stood at *** million. This record was set by Spanish streamer ibai during the fourth edition of his popular streamer boxing event, La Velada del Año IV, in July 2024.

About this Dataset

Twitch stream data collected from ~2500 popular Twitch streamers over 4 months (9/24/2020 to 2/05/2021). Real time data for live streamers updated approx. every 5 minutes. Dataset includes current timestamp, streamer name, stream title, game_id, stream start time, and viewership count. Contains 7,936,251 live stream data instances.

Category

Machine Learning

Keywords

social network,twitch,social media,Machine Learning,viewership

Row Count

7936132

Price

$40.00

We'll tailor a Twitch dataset to meet your unique needs, encompassing streamer profiles, viewer engagement metrics, streaming times, demographic data of viewers, follower counts, chat statistics, and other pertinent metrics.

Leverage our Twitch datasets for diverse applications to bolster strategic planning and market analysis. Scrutinizing these datasets enables organizations to grasp viewer preferences and streaming trends, facilitating nuanced content development and engagement initiatives. Customize your access to the entire dataset or specific subsets as per your business requisites.

Popular use cases involve optimizing content strategy based on streamer performance and viewer engagement, enhancing marketing strategies through targeted audience segmentation, and identifying and forecasting trends in the streaming community to stay ahead in the digital entertainment landscape.

First founded in 2011, the live streaming video platform Twitch is one of the most popular ways in which viewers watch their favorite gamers play a variety of online video games. In 2025 so far, the most popular video game based on total views was competitive MOBA game League of Legends with over 1.67 billion views.

League of Legends is a free online battle arena game. The objective of this game, in almost all game modes, is to destroy the enemy Nexus. The game is not only popular among players, but also among eSports viewers. League of Legends events on the video streaming service Twitch were watched for a combined 78.9 million hours in April 2025.

As of May 2025, users between the ages of ************** accounted for the biggest share of Twitch.tv users worldwide. During the measured period, users in this age group amounted to over ** percent of Twitch online audiences. Users aged between *************** were the second largest demographic accessing with Twitch.

Context

Gaming is a very big industry now. Every year there are millions of Dollars invested in Esports and many new companies want to invest in the Esports scene now. One of bigegest ever deals was when Mixer opened up and brought Ninja and Shroud to their platform from twitch. But Twitch has been a home to streamers since day 1 and now that Mixer has been shut down, streamers are returning to the platform again.Millions, if not billions, watch twitch streams everyday and i myself like to watch twitch streams. So i put together Top 1000 Streamers from past one year who were streaming on twitch.

Content

This data consists of different things like number of viewers, number of active viewers, followers gained and many other relevant columns regarding a particular streamer. It has 11 different columns with all the necessary information that is needed.

Introduction

Twitch Statistics: Twitch is referred to as the premier platform for video game streaming, attracting millions of users daily who engage in conversation, interaction, and entertainment. By the year 2026, Twitch accounted for over 91% of all streaming content and commanded 76% of the market share in total viewing hours. At any given time, approximately 2.73 million viewers are present on the platform. Continue reading to uncover more interesting Twitch statistics.

Discover information regarding its partners, active streaming channels, popular categories, historical streaming data, and developing trends. For viewers, statistics concerning popular games or streamers assist them in finding content that aligns with their interests. Additionally, Twitch offers tools for performance analysis, while third-party websites provide even more complete data. Whether you are a content creator or simply nosy, understanding Twitch statistics can keep you updated on trends and the platform's expansion.

In May 2025, the United States accounted for over 23 percent of Twitch's desktop traffic worldwide. Germany accounted for a further 8.69 percent of the streaming platform's desktop traffic. Twitch has gained massively in popularity during coronavirus-related lockdowns in 2020.

Analysis of ‘Top games on Twitch 2016 - 2021’ provided by Analyst-2 (analyst-2.ai), based on source dataset retrieved from https://www.kaggle.com/rankirsh/evolution-of-top-games-on-twitch on 28 January 2022.

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Context

There's a story behind every dataset and here's your opportunity to share yours.

Content

In this dataset you can find the top 200 games on twitch on each month from 2016 to present day. The data is divided into two datasets: - A bigger file - Twitch_game_data in which we find 200 obeservations per month representing the top games or categories on twitch for that month.
- A smaller file - Twitch_global_data in which there is one obeservation per month that contains the general statistics about viewership on twitch.

Acknowledgements

All information was taken from sullygnome.com - a twitch analytics and statistics site.

Inspiration

Where does your favorite game stands in relation to the top game category on twich? Is there one game who is the true king of twitch? Just chatting, is this category just a fad or is it here to stay?

Suggestions and/or comments are welcomed :)

--- Original source retains full ownership of the source dataset ---

Live streaming is a unique form of media that creates a direct line of interaction between streamers and viewers. While previous research has explored the social motivations of those who stream and watch streams in the gaming community, there is a lack of research that investigates intimate self-disclosure in this context, such as discussing sensitive topics like mental health on platforms such as Twitch.tv. This study aims to explore discussions about mental health in gaming live streams to better understand how people perceive discussions of mental health in this new media context. The context of live streaming is particularly interesting as it facilitates social interactions that are masspersonal in nature: the streamer broadcasts to a larger, mostly unknown audience, but can also interact in a personal way with viewers. In this study, we interviewed Twitch viewers about the streamers they view, how and to what extent they discuss mental health on their channels in relation to gaming, how other viewers reacted to these discussions, and what they think about live streams, gaming-focused or otherwise, as a medium for mental health discussions. Through these interviews, our team was able to establish a baseline of user perception of mental health in gaming communities on Twitch that extends our understanding of how social media and live streaming can be used for mental health conversations. Our first research question unraveled that mental health discussions happen in a variety of ways on Twitch, including during gaming streams, Just Chatting talks, and through the stream chat. Our second research question showed that streamers handle mental health conversations on their channels in a variety of ways. These depend on how they have built their channel, which subsequently impacts how viewers perceive mental health. Lastly, we learned that viewers’ reactions to mental health discussions depend on their motivations for watching the stream such as learning about the game, being entertained, and more. We found that more discussions about mental health on Twitch led to some viewers being more cautious when talking about mental health to show understanding.

In April 2025, SondergaardLol was the most popular Danish-language Twitch channel, with over one thousand concurrent viewers on average. Twitch streamer PlinkoPeter ranked second with around 690 viewers on average, followed by Kian26xx who averaged 644 concurrent viewers.

Overwatch 2 is a free-to-play team-based online shooter video game published by Blizzard Entertainment. The player can choose between 35 varied heroes, all of whom have different skills, and each character fulfills a specific role. The game was released in October 2022 on multiple gaming platforms. Overwatch 2 events on the video streaming service Twitch were watched by an average of 25,000 viewers in April 2025.

Hearthstone is an online trading card game developed by Blizzard Entertainment. It is a free to play game inspired by the medieval-fantasy fiction universe of the Warcraft video game. Hearthstone events on the video streaming service Twitch were watched by an average of 14,600 viewers in April 2025.

The COVID-19 pandemic that spread across the world at the beginning of 2020 was not only a big threat to public health, but also to the entire entertainment industry. While cinemas and theaters closed their doors to try to stem the spread of the disease, many people turned to home entertainment and eSports during periods of self-isolation. In **********, the online eSports streaming service Twitch set an all-time record of **** million peak daily active users.

Twitch is an online video streaming service which allows eSports and gaming fans to watch their favorite gamers play a variety of online video games. In June 2025, the most popular streaming channel on Twitch in terms of average viewers was KaiCenat. The channel averaged ******* viewers worldwide in the last ** days.

Twitch is an online video streaming service which allows eSports and gaming fans to watch their favorite gamers play a variety of online video games. Unsurprisingly, the service experiences a surge in users at the weekends - Twitch had an average of *** million viewers on Saturdays in the last six months.

The global live game streaming market, encompassing platforms like YouTube Gaming, Twitch, and others, is experiencing robust growth. While precise figures for market size and CAGR are unavailable from the provided context, industry analyses suggest a multi-billion dollar market experiencing double-digit annual growth. This expansion is fueled by several key factors. The increasing popularity of esports and competitive gaming creates a massive audience eager to watch professional and amateur gameplay. The rise of mobile gaming and broader internet access globally further expands the potential viewership and streamer base. Technological advancements, such as improved streaming capabilities and immersive viewing experiences (e.g., virtual reality integration), are also contributing to market growth. Furthermore, the integration of social features, like chat functions and interactive elements, enhances viewer engagement and fosters community building around specific games and streamers. Platforms continuously innovate with features like subscriptions, virtual gifts, and advertising, creating diverse revenue streams and fueling further investment. However, the market also faces challenges. Competition among established platforms and new entrants is fierce, requiring continuous innovation to retain viewers and streamers. Maintaining a high quality streaming experience, particularly in regions with limited internet infrastructure, remains a crucial hurdle. Concerns regarding content moderation, copyright infringement, and the mental health of streamers are also important considerations that impact the market's long-term sustainability. The market is segmented by platform type (e.g., dedicated gaming platforms versus general video platforms), geographic region (with North America and Asia currently dominating), and game genre (with popular titles driving viewership). The future will likely see further consolidation within the industry, alongside a push for greater personalization and niche community building within the streaming landscape.

The video game live streaming market is experiencing explosive growth, fueled by the increasing popularity of esports, the rise of streaming platforms, and the expanding reach of high-speed internet. The market, estimated at $5 billion in 2025, is projected to achieve a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15% from 2025 to 2033, reaching approximately $15 billion by 2033. Key drivers include the rising number of gamers engaging with live streams for entertainment and esports competition, the continuous improvement of streaming technology enabling higher quality broadcasts and broader accessibility, and the lucrative monetization opportunities for streamers through subscriptions, advertisements, and sponsorships. This growth is further accelerated by the integration of streaming platforms with social media, facilitating community building and content discovery. Major players like Twitch, YouTube Gaming, and Facebook Gaming dominate the market, but emerging platforms and innovative features continue to reshape the competitive landscape. Challenges include maintaining content quality, combating piracy, and managing the potential for negative interactions within online communities. Segmentation is evident across platforms, game genres (e.g., first-person shooters, battle royales, and massively multiplayer online games), and viewer demographics, revealing diverse opportunities for market penetration. The significant growth of the video game live streaming sector is not only driven by the increasing number of viewers but also by the evolving strategies of established and emerging players. While giants like Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Gaming retain considerable market share, smaller platforms are carving niches by focusing on specific game genres or communities. This fosters innovation in streaming technology, content formats, and monetization models. The integration of mobile streaming technologies further expands the market's reach, making live streaming accessible across various devices and broadening the viewer base. However, concerns regarding content moderation, maintaining platform integrity, and managing the potential for toxic online behavior remain significant hurdles to address for sustainable growth. Future market trends are expected to be influenced by advancements in virtual reality and augmented reality, the integration of AI-powered features, and the ongoing development of more interactive streaming experiences. Geographical expansion, particularly into developing markets with high internet penetration growth, also presents a significant opportunity for future growth.