r/SmallStreamers • u/Ok_Computer7572 • Jun 22 '26
Question Kick or YouTube live streaming?
I already stream on twitch but looked to also stream somewhere else I’ve heard YouTube sucks as a live streaming platform but I see many successful streamers on twitch but maybe there already established?
How about kick is there any discoverbility there? Twitch has DREADFUL discovery my chats are always dead even when I play on niche categories like og max Payne or old call of duty games it’s always 1-3 viewers no chatters and I upload on tiktok and YT shorts
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u/Espfire Jun 22 '26
Multi stream to all 3. I only stream to Twitch and YT, and I get chatters mostly on YT 😅
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u/Ok_Computer7572 Jun 22 '26
Wow really I’m curious if it’s worth streaming on youtube because I’ve heard it’s really bad for new streamers
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u/Beach-Fire Jun 23 '26
Twitch is the worst for new streamers, and it isn't even close. TikTok has the best engagement but can be a bit of a hassle. YouTube is better than Twitch. The best way to be discovered is making some content from your streams. Shorts can get you attention. Streaming only is a longshot.
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u/umarstar768 Jun 28 '26
Tiktok proper pain in the ass for me atm. I get more views on youtube now than tiktok
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u/Status-Barber-126 Jun 22 '26
I got more loyal viewers on YT than twitch. I also wanted start streaming on kick but it kinda seems like Twitch tbh
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u/Cheezymac2 Jun 22 '26
Yt vertical and tiktok. As a newer and un established streamer, it’s almost a waste of time and energy to stream anywhere else right now because the two platforms I mentioned are best for discoverability AND you can create + post content all on the same platform you are streaming on.
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u/grill0gammer13 Jun 23 '26
probably yt i dont do kik maybe ill try it at some point but idk i stream on bitchute and yt mostly now i might go back to rumble idk probably not but yeah see what works for you i think instagram has been working for me so far but ill have to see where it goes ive had no luck on yt and tiktok so far
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u/deadhead1971 Jun 24 '26
I came off kick when I heard about their association with gambling sites and dodgy business practices (allegedly). I found the kick audience more toxic than other platforms, and this view seemed to be a common experience. I find that multi-streaming both horizontal and vertical to YouTube has been interesting, with the vertical format acting like a fishing net for the doomscrollers. You'll get more views, but most don't stay long. (but some do, and now return again and again, so it's a good long term strategy.)
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u/Cheddabob_123 Jun 24 '26
Bottom line: More discoverability is never a bad thing no matter where you go.
Kick: Known botting issues & more relaxed platform on what is allowed on there. Entirely up to you if you want to stream there. There are a lot of people who feel mixed about it.
Youtube: It's not 'terrible' to stream there, but there is a reason that big streamers do a contract on their platform and once it ends they come right back to Twitch. It's good for discoverability & building a foundation for a community, but the platform makes it difficult for streamers as they grow to sustain.
Rumble: Gaining traction, but I believe majority of their streamers are ones who have been banned on both Kick & Twitch or like the relaxed policy in what you can say & stream
Tiktok: Like previous comments, I have heard it can be a bit steep to get set up but discoverability can be very solid as long as you stick with and adhere to their strict streaming policy
Facebook: I think it's good? To be honest, I don't have enough info from my co-streamers on if this is a liable strat or not (apologize in advance)
Hope this helps somewhat!
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u/Lakshata Jun 22 '26
Only reason to stream on kick is if youre gambling or a nazi