Twitch Is Making Big Changes To Its Monetization Policies In 2025

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2025 looks promising for me as a gamer streaming on Twitch! They’ve just announced that the monetization policy is getting an upgrade, making it easier for more streamers like myself to tap into their revenue-generating tools. Before, only affiliates and partners could use these money-making tools, but now, with this change, more creators will have access to them later next year. Can’t wait to see the impact on our community!

In a blog post, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy expressed that he wants everyone to make the most of our monetization features, whether you’re new to Twitch or have been around for a while. He’s thrilled to provide access to monetization tools like subscriptions and bits for the majority of streamers right from the start. This means creators can develop their communities and begin generating income through direct support, regardless of their standing. Additionally, he announced an option that allows all streamers to utilize their earnings on Twitch purchases.

Earlier, becoming a Twitch partner used to involve having 50 followers, an average of three viewers per live stream, and at least eight hours of total streaming spread over seven different days. This could be quite challenging for new streamers due to the competitive environment on Twitch, but with consistent effort, it was generally attainable.

As a dedicated fan, I’m thrilled about the major transformation unveiled by Clancy, and he also shared some exciting plans for Twitch in 2025! The company is diligently working on tools to boost partners’ income while collaborating, aiming to make this process more profitable. Moreover, we can anticipate both landscape and vertical video options being integrated into the platform, thanks to advanced broadcasting tools, enhancing the mobile viewing experience significantly. Lastly, expect improvements in clip-editing tools for a smoother experience overall.

This news follows closely on the heels of Twitch’s announcement about imposing a 100-hour storage limit on highlights and uploads, starting April 19. Needless to say, this decision has stirred up quite a response among a substantial portion of its userbase.

Although the corporation justifies its decision by mentioning a desire to reduce storage expenses and less-than-anticipated popularity of video highlights, critics question this move given that Amazon, Twitch’s parent company, is known for providing extensive cloud storage services. This has sparked criticism regarding the cost-cutting approach.

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2025-02-27 21:39