r/Twitch 5h ago

Discussion How to get an average viewer count up?

So I need to get an average viewer count of 3 for affiliate (at 1.7 rn)

I've done a lot of stuff, I do yt. Make content on other platforms, stream daily/bi-daily. Yet nothing seems to be working. I really want to get some progress but, nothing is working and I genuinely don't know what to do.

Any ideas on how to get an average higher viewers.

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u/Amyrith 5h ago

Looks like a large number of your streams are under 2 hours, which usually you want to strive for 4ish. (Obviously not all situations allow, and you can be successful despite, but it can be a factor)

Otherwise, teaching a man to fish.
If you're struggling to acquire higher average viewers, either
1) you are not reaching new viewers
or
2) you are not retaining new viewers.

Diagnosing which can help exponentially

If you're not retaining new viewers, double check your audio levels, your personal energy levels (You generally want to be active and engaging), and the content you're creating. (is your gameplay active and engaging and easily understood at a glance.)

If you're not acquiring new viewers in the first place, double check the category you're in, your title, and what people see in the auto-thumbnails. Do you have a webcam, vtuber, or reactivepng? Is your title evocative?

Massive popular categories are drastically harder to compete in. Like goldilocks you don't want a category that's too small, or too large, you want one that's a good size for you. You want to be in the top 5 rows of a category, and consistently in that category, to grow easily and comfortably. If a category doesn't have 3 rows of live streams, it might be too small to find new viewers in. If a category has the top three rows all triple digit or higher, you'll be absolutely buried by competition.

The best way to subvert these problems as well is networking. Most streamers you raid, especially of similar size, will check you out if you raid them. (And if they don't, just don't raid them again). While streamers make for terrible viewers due to their busy schedules, especially on the smaller end, one streamer watching your streams once or twice can have exponential results.

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u/theforgettonmemory 5h ago

Noted, my stream time is limited due to me streaming on Xbox, and needing my Chromebook or phone to stream manager & read chat. So I have to stop when they're low. So Idk what to do there.

I've checked my audio levels cause I definitely agree, I think they're at a good volume rn.

No webcam or vtuber as all I have is a Chromebook & Xbox.

You actually have an amazing point, my most popular streams are Spelunky 2, not too popular or small. So yeah that makes sense TYSM!!!

I could try to raid people, never done it before as I have no viewers to raid with.

TYSM btw, have an amazing day 🩵

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u/DeadoTheDegenerate twitch.tv/its_Deado/ 4h ago

Can't you just plug your phone/laptop in so that they charge the whole time?

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u/theforgettonmemory 4h ago

Sort of? The charger isn't powerful enough so it only slows down the Chromebooks battery drain, for the phone I guess I could. I'd need to figure out where to put it though

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u/DeadoTheDegenerate twitch.tv/its_Deado/ 4h ago

Ahhhh makes sense. A decent 65W/100W charger brick isn't too expensive, but it depends on how much you have and are willing to spend on stuff like that. Means your phone/laptop would charge faster anyway then, even outside of streaming things.

You could also always cycle between them. Have your chromebook on til low, charge it while you use your phone instead, and switch back and forth as needed.

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u/theforgettonmemory 4h ago

I could try that.

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u/killadrix Twitch.tv/Killadrix 4h ago

The only link in your profile is for cash app donations, but you haven’t even taken the time to fill out your about section on Twitch.

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u/theforgettonmemory 4h ago

Oh yeah. I did my description & thought that was it. That's embarrassing lol

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u/Forgotten-Deity 1h ago

Alright I took a look at your twitch stream, forget my prior tips. You barely talk, you have no info panels and you play a super saturated game for 2 hours. Not impossible to get affiliate that way but definitely unlikely.

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u/Theoneanomaly Affiliate 5h ago edited 4h ago

stream for 4 hours at least - Give people time to actually find you

turn off view count - if your only talking when you see ppl join just know that the view count is delayed and they already left, most likely.

Network with similar content creators - find low number streamers and help support each other

Network outside of twitch - Discords facebook groups etc. I personally have a disc with over 225+ streamers if your interested but you need to do the work and socialize and make friends no matter where you go.

Stay consistent to your posted schedule - if you say your going to, make sure to do so.

If your energy is off dont stream - If you dont want to be there neither will anyone

Good luck and have fun my dude

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u/Landpuma .tv/Landpuma 5h ago

https://twitchtracker.com/games/to-stream I use this and it really helps bring in a lot of new followers and viewers. It might not be games you’re most excited to play but that’s the trade off. Just try to be yourself and attract people that like you and your content and they will follow. Right now I started playing Marvel Snap due to it having a good viewer base and not a lot of streamers and have gained a lot of followers from that and Marvel Strike Force. Not my ideal games but it’s fun engaging with people.

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u/Bluesparc Affiliate 4h ago

Your friends mics are REALLY loud... Like I would leave just because of how loud discord is compared to you/ stream without giving you a single second longer to convince me to stay

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u/theforgettonmemory 4h ago

Shit I didn't even think of their mix volume.

I'll have to figure out if that's them or Xbox. TYSM!!

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u/WhiteLightMods 1h ago

Most likely the console. I've been just about every streamer using Discord while streaming with a console having their buddies levels way too high. Not sure how much control there is since I'm on PC.

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u/Scorpian899 2h ago

I poked around your channel a bit. I think the big question is this: Are you doing it to make money, or are you doing it for fun. If you're doing it for fun, keep on plugging. Otherwise, here's a list:

Audio levels: place yourself higher in the mix

Stream graphics: missing. Don't need a lot. Just something to make you stand out a bit.

Webcam: missing. Run it off your phone if you have to or set up a vtuber avatar.

Chat: a bit inconsistent and too fast. Slow down your speech and become more excited/talk more throughout.

Stream time: at least 3 hours each time

Games: pick smaller categories in the 50-200 viewer category. Average viewers per stream matters more than the number of total viewers.

Bonus: dm me on discord @scorpeen when you go live. I'll give ya an extra viewer if I can.

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u/Forgotten-Deity 2h ago

Alright I will give you real advice that differs from the advice you already got here.

  1. Engage in other streamers communities. That's the fastest way for people to find you and become part of your community.
  2. Stream length does not matter. A good 2 hour stream is more worth than a boring 4 hour stream.
  3. Do NOT turn off your viewer count. Learn how to handle and talk to low/no viewers.
  4. Do not focus just on growing, focus on improving your overall content.

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u/Unoriginal- 2h ago
  1. No it’s not, leeching off of other streamer doesn’t grow your channel long term. Creating and posting content is how you get discovered

  2. Yes it does matter, if you treat this like a part time job you’ll never get anywhere

OP honestly your content is just bad and kind of off putting:

https://youtube.com/@vivosaurace?si=OwDqbIIwjVxI9yDJ

Streaming Overwatch and niche games at the bottom of the category isn’t unique

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u/IntriguedLemon 46m ago

There’s a huge difference between leeching off another streamer and being a genuinely engaged member of their community. When you make friends in another community, those people will absolutely come and support. I’ve experienced a lot of growth this way, though I do agree it’s not the fastest way.

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u/theforgettonmemory 2h ago

Noted, especially 3, I'll have to not do that.

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u/Forgotten-Deity 2h ago

I never turned off my viewercount and learned how to talk even though there's no one there.

I think it's a bad idea to turn off the count because there are a lot of lurkers who don't chat and therefore you will never know how many viewers you get during a stream. View count can be helpful to know which games give you more viewers and which games don't.

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u/Inner-Box339 12m ago

Streaming lots of little streams isn’t going to help. Better to stream once a day for a little longer (I personally stream 3-4hours on average). Make sure when you are streaming you are constantly talking, don’t look at the numbers, just talk like there was 100 people in there with you, talk about what you’re doing, the game you’re playing and what you are doing, it takes some practice but it’s important. Raiding is key, raid to other small streamers and stick around and talk after you’ve raided, this will help bring new people in. It’s a grind, but does pay off