Twitch Affiliate Partner Program (2024)

FAQs

How hard is it to get partnered on Twitch? ›

To be initially eligible to apply to the Partner Program, you must first complete the Path to Partner achievement: Stream for +25 hours, stream on +12 different days, and maintain an Average of +75 viewers over a 30 day period.

Path to Affiliate

Reach 50 followers. Stream for 8 hours. Stream on 7 different days. Average of 3 viewers (concurrent viewership including raids)

On average, Twitch will notify eligible streamers within 48 hours that they've been accepted to the affiliate program.

Completing the Path to Partner achievement is not a guarantee of Partnership.

No, you don't have to get 50 followers in 30 days on Twitch. However, attaining 50 followers is part of Twitch's Affiliate Program requirements, along with broadcasting 500 total minutes and achieving an average of three concurrent viewers in the last month.

Ways to make money as a Twitch Partner

Once you become a Twitch Partner, you're able to run ads during your streams. By doing this, you can bring in even more income. However, this monetization strategy is most effective if your viewership is high, as you'll get paid for the number of impressions on each ad.

In terms of revenue, Twitch Affiliates can receive revenue via subscriptions, Bits, donations or sponsors. Here is a breakdown: Twitch splits the subscription revenue 50/50 with Affiliates, so you would receive $2.50 from a $4.99 subscription. Each Bit equals $0.01.

Stream for 8 Hours. Stream on 7 Different Days. Reach an Average of 3 Viewers.

Possible Ways to Lose Twitch Affiliate Status

To avoid this, make a commitment to regular streaming and engaging with your audience. Violating Twitch's Terms of Services can not only cost you your affiliate status but also result in the termination of your entire account.

When you are denied by Twitch hit “Reply” and ask how you could improve your stream. I have been denied countless times, but after learning this at TwitchCon it helped me focus on the important goals to inch me closer to partner. Keep sending in your application and asking how can I improve as a streamer each time.

Do I have to wait 30 days for Twitch affiliate? ›

To qualify for the Affiliate Program, you must simultaneously meet all four requirements over a 30-day period. Achievement data can sometimes take 24-48 hours to sync with your dashboard data.

The Affiliate program is the lower tier, but still comes with some benefits and features that help creators monetize their channel (like the ability to run certain ads). The Partner program is more exclusive, reserved for highly successful channels, and comes with even more benefits.

How Much Can You Earn on Twitch? According to StreamYard, this is how much Twitch streamers can earn. Small Streamers: Typically earn between $50 and $1,500 per month. Earnings are based on average viewership, with those having 5-10 viewers making $50-$200, and those with 100 viewers earning $1,000-$1,500.

So you must be asking yourself, can you make money on Twitch before becoming an affiliate? The answer is, of course! There are 4 ways to do that, and down below, you'll find exactly how to make money streaming, with and without being an affiliate.

You can lose your Twitch affiliate or partner status if you happen to be in violation of the platform's terms of services or simply lose your edge as a streamer.

As of Sep 3, 2024, the average annual pay for a Twitch Partner in the United States is $113,105 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $54.38 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,175/week or $9,425/month.

Graduating from Twitch Affiliate to Partner

1,000 followers. 25 hours broadcasted in the past 30 days. 12 unique broadcasts in the past 30 days. 75 concurrent viewers (on average) in the past 30 days.

Of the roughly 7 million active streamers on Twitch, just under 16,000 (0.2%) of them average 100 or more average concurrent viewers (ACV). For context, a streamer that averages 100+ ACV has seen some moderate success, but they are far from establishing a career in the industry.

You'll receive your payment on or around the 15th of each month if your status is payable, and your balance exceeds $50 (most payout methods) or $100 (wire transfer). Verify that a payout is submitted to you around the 15th of each month by visiting your Payout History.