In a surprising development, Twitch’s most-watched Streamer has experienced a significant shift in its rankings as Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel, the reigning most-watched streamer for an impressive three-year period, has now been displaced from the coveted top spot.
The dynamic nature of the streaming world is evident in its constant fluctuations, with Twitch’s most-watched streamer frequently reshuffling their positions. This ongoing evolution highlights the competitive landscape of the online streaming sphere, where the quest for dominance is an ongoing endeavor. Despite this fluidity, the Canadian streamer and former Overwatch professional, xQc, showcased remarkable staying power by maintaining his position as Twitch’s most-watched streamer for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Throughout the course of 2021, xQc achieved an astounding 261 million hours of watch time from his dedicated Twitch audience. In the following year, 2022, xQc spent over 3.29 thousand hours on air, amassing an impressive 227 million hours watched.
However, the narrative took an unexpected turn in 2023 as xQc conceded the top position to the renowned streamer Kai Cenat. Kai Cenat experienced notable success throughout the year, setting various Twitch records, including the distinction of being Twitch’s most subscribed streamer ever. As per SullyGnome’s data, Kai Cenat accumulated a total of 115 million hours of watch time, surpassing xQc, who garnered 97 million hours. Securing the second position is Gaules, a professional Brazilian Twitch streamer renowned for live broadcasts of the first-person shooter game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, amassing a total of 110 million hours of watch time. The third position is claimed by the Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos Garatea, widely known as Ibai, who achieved an impressive 104 million hours of watch time.
Top 3 Twitch’s Most-Watched Streamers for 2023:
- Kai Cenat
- Gaules
- Ibai
This unquestionably marks a notable accomplishment for Kai Cenat, who also garnered the highest number of new Twitch followers, with 4.9 million individuals joining his channel this year. For those unfamiliar, Kai Cenat’s impactful achievement was fueled by his 30-day Twitch subathon named the “Mafiathon.” Launched on February 1st and concluding on March 2nd, the subathon proved immensely successful, surpassing the subscriber counts of streaming titans Ninja and Ludwig, reaching a peak of over 300,000 subscribers.
In the case of xQc, a crucial factor contributing to his displacement as Twitch’s most-watched streamer might be attributed to his affiliation with Twitch’s competitor streaming platform, Kick.com. Currently, a significant portion of his streaming hours is dedicated to Kick.com. Despite losing the title of the Twitch’s most-watched streamer, it’s essential to underscore the financial significance of xQc’s $100 million deal with Kick.com, creating substantial excitement in the streaming realm.
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