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Twitch watch time broadly stable in 2024 at 18.9bn hours
Twitch watch time broadly stable in 2024 at 18.9bn hours
Watch time on Twitch has remained stable year-over-year, with 18.9bn hours watched in 2023 compared to 18.5bn this year.
May 30, 2025
StreamElements brings "performance-based sponsorships" directly to Twitch dashboards
StreamElements brings "performance-based sponsorships" directly to Twitch dashboards
StreamElements has partnered with Twitch to bring StreamElements' "performance-based sponsorships from marquee brands" …
May 30, 2025
Twitch captured over 60% of global game live streaming audiences in 2024
Twitch captured over 60% of global game live streaming audiences in 2024
Twitch has released gaming-specific data for the first time, providing insight into its viewership and engagement stats…
May 30, 2025
Twitch hacked- Source code and Streamer payment figures leaked
Twitch hacked- Source code and Streamer payment figures leaked
Twitch hacked - Twitch has undergone a massive hack resulting in leaking the source code for its unreleased streaming service and sensitive data.
Jan. 1, 2025
Twitch data breach resulted from server configuration error
Twitch data breach resulted from server configuration error
Twitch Data Breach took place a couple of days ago when a hacker published a torrent file with 125GB of data on the 4chan messaging board.
Jan. 1, 2025
Twitch’s monthly hours watched "rebounded" in September, says new report
Twitch’s monthly hours watched "rebounded" in September, says new report
Twitch’s monthly hours watched "rebounded" in September, hitting 1.653bn hours watched, up from 1.568bn in June 2024.
Oct. 24, 2024
Twitch has removed badge identifying game devs in chat streams
Twitch has removed badge identifying game devs in chat streams
Twitch has removed a badge that identified game developers in chat streams.
Oct. 22, 2024
Twitch has reportedly been banning sign ups from Israel and Palestine for over a year
Twitch has reportedly been banning sign ups from Israel and Palestine for over a year
Twitch has reportedly been banning new accounts from Israel and Palestine on the platform since October 7, 2023.
Oct. 22, 2024
Asmongold suspended from Twitch under its "hateful conduct" policy
Asmongold suspended from Twitch under its "hateful conduct" policy
Streamer Zach "Asmongold" Hoyt has been suspended from Twitch.
Oct. 17, 2024
Disgraced Streamer DR DISRESPECT Is Seemingly Teasing His Return
Disgraced Streamer DR DISRESPECT Is Seemingly Teasing His Return
Dr Disrespect, who took a break from streaming following allegations that he messaged a minor back in 2017, has posted a cryptic image on social media and it seems he's plotting his return to streaming
Aug. 1, 2024
Twitch staff fear further layoffs
Twitch staff fear further layoffs
Twitch could be considering a further wave of redundancies.
July 30, 2024
Twitch updates policies on sexual harassment
Twitch updates policies on sexual harassment
Streaming giant Twitch has updated its policies on sexual harassment.
July 24, 2024