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Best Platform to Grow for Gamers - Twitch vs YouTube?

0h 13m video Published Mar 23, 2024 Transcribed Jul 22, 2026 C CanIStand
Beginner 4 min read For: Indian gamers and content creators deciding between Twitch and YouTube.
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This video compares Twitch and YouTube as platforms for gamers, focusing on discoverability, monetization, and audience reach. The speaker argues that YouTube offers better opportunities for Indian gamers due to its algorithm, broader content options, and monetization features.

[00:07]
YouTube's User Base

YouTube has around 35 million users in India, while Twitch has 240 million monthly active users globally but is less popular in India.

[02:15]
Twitch's Descending Order Bias

Twitch recommends streams in descending order of view count, favoring popular streamers and making it hard for new creators to be discovered.

[03:31]
YouTube's Algorithm Advantage

YouTube's algorithm can give new streamers a chance to reach audiences, unlike Twitch's rigid system.

[05:17]
YouTube's VOD Feature

YouTube allows viewers to rewatch live streams after they end, which Twitch lacks.

[06:01]
Twitch's Strict Policies

Twitch frequently bans users for violations, while YouTube has clearer guidelines.

[08:01]
Monetization Differences

Twitch offers 100% revenue from subscriptions initially, but YouTube takes a 30% cut from Super Chats and memberships.

[10:55]
Accessibility and Language

YouTube supports multiple Indian languages, making it more accessible than Twitch, which is English-dominated.

[11:38]
Discoverability on YouTube

YouTube's search and recommendation system helps new streamers get discovered, unlike Twitch's view-count-based system.

[12:30]
Broad Entertainment Options

YouTube offers diverse content beyond gaming, attracting a wider audience.

[13:03]
Monetization for Indian Creators

YouTube's monetization is more favorable for Indian gamers, especially with mobile gaming like PUBG.

YouTube is the better platform for Indian gamers due to its algorithm, discoverability, language support, and monetization options, despite Twitch's global popularity.

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What is Twitch's monthly active user count as of 2024?

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240 million

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How does Twitch's recommendation system work?

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It recommends streams in descending order of view count.

02:15

What feature does YouTube offer that Twitch lacks for live streams?

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The ability to rewatch the entire live stream after it ends (VOD).

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What percentage does YouTube take from Super Chats?

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30%

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Why is Twitch less popular among Indian gamers?

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It is English-dominated and lacks support for Indian languages.

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What is one advantage of YouTube's algorithm for new streamers?

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It can give new streamers a chance to reach audiences, unlike Twitch's view-count-based system.

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💡 Key Takeaways

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Twitch's Descending Order Bias

Explains a key structural disadvantage for new streamers on Twitch.

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YouTube's Algorithmic Luck

Highlights a unique advantage of YouTube for discoverability.

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Twitch's 100% Subscription Revenue

A significant monetization difference that benefits streamers initially.

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Language Accessibility

Crucial factor for Indian gamers choosing YouTube over Twitch.

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Twitch vs YouTube: Who Has More Gamers?

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Reveals surprising user numbers for Twitch and YouTube, creating a hook for gamers deciding where to stream.

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Why Twitch's Algorithm Hurts Small Streamers

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Explains the controversial descending order bias that keeps small creators hidden, sparking debate among aspiring streamers.

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YouTube's Algorithm Can Make You Go Viral Live

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Highlights how YouTube's algorithm can unexpectedly boost new streamers, offering hope and a compelling contrast to Twitch.

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Twitch Bans vs YouTube: Which Is Safer?

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Compares platform moderation policies, a hot topic for creators worried about strikes and content freedom.

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Why Indian Gamers Choose YouTube Over Twitch

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Addresses the specific cultural and accessibility reasons driving Indian gamers to YouTube, tapping into a large audience.

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[00:07] people on YouTube, if you tell me in numbers, is around 35 million, which was started in

[00:22] YouTube started allowing people to interact globally with each other, they see the potential growth, then more features start coming from there,

[00:36] [music] in YouTube, you

[01:01] can see it in Twitch.tv, and by 2024, today, Twitch has a total of 240 million monthly active users, and to be honest, outside India, Twitch is quite popular for gaming, like in India, if you are gaming, then someone comes to you and asks if

[01:13] someone comes to you and asks if you have

[02:01] gradually, one by one, they come in front of those viewers, and similarly, if you also go and play a particular game on Twitch and someone searches about that game, then chances are that you will also pop up in front of them, but this is where a huge audience comes in. The

[02:15] Challenge T system works in descending orders based on the number of views. Meaning, it's simple, whichever streamer has the most views will be recommended first. If most views will be recommended first. If

[02:30] twitch.tv is getting more views, then among all the recommended first. So, this kind of bias happens that all those creators don't come forward, they already go in a descending order. Suppose someone with 100 views is

[02:43] coming first, then the one with 90 views will come after him, then because people have a psychological game here that whenever they see that a lot of views are going on on any stream, they

[02:57] try to watch that stream more or they want to watch rather than a stream which is getting less views. Another issue that

[03:31] it's kind of very hard. But YouTube2 works on me. Sometimes, your luck might favor you, or the algorithm might give you a glance, which might make your stream reach people.

[03:46] reach people. Even if you're a beginner, seen a lot of streamers in the past who, by

[04:02] good amount of views through live watching. And I'm views. This happens because at that time, they go So, it can actually work like that. Another thing is, they

[04:31] also like to watch you live. And the main thing is that

[05:00] If you miss a part, you hadn't joined the stream an hour or two ago. If you want to watch, you can't go back to that part, which

[05:17] during live streaming, and also, even after the live stream is over, you can go and watch the entire live stream again. The next point is

[05:31] also stream in real life, but it is still a largely gaming-focused a largely gaming-focused platform. But on the other hand,

[06:01] twitch.tv keeps getting banned for various reasons, for example,

[06:31] But on the other hand, people who believe that

[06:43] people know that even if they make a mistake in their videos or during a live stream, they don't repeat that mistake again because they know that they got a strike for this particular mistake, so I will never repeat this thing again, and one more thing. The

[06:55] particular mistake, so I will never repeat this thing again, and one more thing. The lines are that you ca n't say or do anything that is extremely violent or anything like that, but still

[07:31] most people subscribe and that too by paying a good amount of money. Now and that too by paying a good amount of money. Now twitch.tv

[08:01] anyone is paying anything from $ to $10, for that the streamer gets 100% of the amount he is paying. [

[08:40] good amount, there is an inbuilt system youtube4, but due to this, youtube4 cuts 30%. The second thing is the members, who pay very less on

[09:30] twitch.tv so it is a very depot thing for the gamers on youtube2, they cannot earn a good amount and especially when you are not getting that many viewers, then forget about it, so if we look at everything together,

[09:42] forget about it, so if we look at everything together,

[10:00] compared to this, then YouTubers are not able to earn much through a Super Chat or through Super Chats because 30% is also deducted from it and on top of that, if you are not a very popular creator or streamer, then Super Chats come in very less quantity,

[10:14] earlier they were still coming when the lockdown was going on, Indian audience does not normally make donations like this and now coming to the final point that why gamers in India tend to prefer YouTube. Accessibility and familiarity,

[10:55] YouTube culture has been there since the beginning that normally they like to watch those in English, so here there are so many Indian languages, even in Hindi, so even if all these streamers go there and stream,

[11:09] they do not get a good response, so

[11:24] give it more reach and your video It will also go viral. Even if you're doing a live stream, three is discoverability. I told you that

[11:38] know how difficult it is to go from the initial level to a level where a lot of people come and watch us because it becomes next to impossible for because it becomes next to impossible for a new viewer to

[12:00] good work and streaming. It's kind of very difficult, but

[12:13] Number four is broad entertainment options.

[12:30] educational, watch something else entertainment, see what's going on in the news, everything. You can watch anything. Fifth is monetization can watch anything. Fifth is monetization for Indian creators. It already

[13:03] everyone knows about free4 And pubg's a very big thing which is very important to consider whether mobile gaming or PC gaming, whoever does lower PC gaming PC gaming, whoever does lower PC gaming in the lower end, for them also you would

[13:41] youtube1 video till then see you in the next video take care signing off

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