r/SmallStreamers

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About r/SmallStreamers

Contribute to a meaningful discussion on how to manage and grow your stream. No promotion whatsoever.

The community at a glance

r/SmallStreamers is a Subreddit for Content Creators and Twitch Streamers with roughly 46K members. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #6 in the Twitch communities list.

Roughly 10K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Streaming, Struggling, and Twitch. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention games, mic, and streaming laptop.

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46K Members

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Forum

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Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +10K members
Growth: +26.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2017: 146 members
  • 2018: 988 members
  • 2019: 1K members
  • 2020: 11K members
  • 2021: 9K members
  • 2022: 4K members
  • 2023: 2K members
  • 2024: 3K members
  • 2025: 9K members
  • 2026: 5K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 817 members
  • Sep: 529 members
  • Oct: 858 members
  • Nov: 777 members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 805 members
  • Mar: 656 members
  • Apr: 614 members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 500 members
  • Jul: 414 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    27 posts in the past month
    1. Small streamers: how do you handle global tips?
    2. How do you actually improve as a content creator?
    3. 22F new to Twitch streaming and trying to build a cozy stream — any advice?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Small streamers: how do you handle global tips? · How do you actually improve as a content creator? · 22F new to Twitch streaming and trying to build a cozy stream — any advice?
    27
  • Pain & Anger
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Just Venting lol
    2. Anyone else feel like running a Discord is just not worth the effort anymore?
    3. Content creator networks aka livestreaming agencies on tik tok have are nothing but a scam.
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    Just Venting lol · Anyone else feel like running a Discord is just not worth the effort anymore? · Content creator networks aka livestreaming agencies on tik tok have are nothing but a scam.
    6
  • Ideas
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Spent a year building an app to help small streamers get noticed
    2. Creating something more
    3. Doing a birthday stream and need ideas
    #3
    Ideas
    Spent a year building an app to help small streamers get noticed · Creating something more · Doing a birthday stream and need ideas
    4
  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Help streaming Nintendo Switch to Tiktok using Tiktok Live Studio
    2. I've tried a hand full of streaming software and tools, here's what I've learned
    3. webcam recommendations under $100 for new streamer?
    #4
    Solution Requests
    Help streaming Nintendo Switch to Tiktok using Tiktok Live Studio · I've tried a hand full of streaming software and tools, here's what I've learned · webcam recommendations under $100 for new streamer?
    4
  • Opportunities
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for streamer friends!!
    2. Looking for people to stream and make content with.
    3. Small variety streamer looking to connect and collaborate with others
    #5
    Opportunities
    Looking for streamer friends!! · Looking for people to stream and make content with. · Small variety streamer looking to connect and collaborate with others
    3

Topics

  • Streaming
    93 posts in the past month
    1. Nervous about streaming
    2. Honest question!! Does streaming to 0 viewers actually hurt your channel long term?
    3. I started live streaming for fun 5 days ago…..
    #1
    Streaming
    Nervous about streaming · Honest question!! Does streaming to 0 viewers actually hurt your channel long term? · I started live streaming for fun 5 days ago…..
    93
  • Struggling
    27 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    27
  • Twitch
    26 posts in the past month
    1. I started live streaming for fun 5 days ago…..
    2. are donation tools worth focusing on early?
    3. I want too start streaming/social media gaming
    #3
    Twitch
    I started live streaming for fun 5 days ago….. · are donation tools worth focusing on early? · I want too start streaming/social media gaming
    26
  • Streamers
    23 posts in the past month
    1. Small Streamers Discord/Community Pages?
    2. Friendly advice for new streamers:
    3. Looking for other streamers to play Multiplier games with
    #4
    Streamers
    Small Streamers Discord/Community Pages? · Friendly advice for new streamers: · Looking for other streamers to play Multiplier games with
    23
  • Growth
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Is this the point where growth mostly becomes patience and consistency?
    #5
    Growth
    Is this the point where growth mostly becomes patience and consistency?
    17

Flair

  • Question
    64 posts in the past month
    1. Small streamers: how do you handle global tips?
    2. How do you manage energy during long live sessions?
    3. How do you deal with hustlers?
    #1
    Question
    Small streamers: how do you handle global tips? · How do you manage energy during long live sessions? · How do you deal with hustlers?
    64
  • Discussion
    34 posts in the past month
    1. What makes you instantly leave a stream?
    2. Made a post a few days ago about a streamer who disappeared. Didn't expect what happened next.
    3. Hating your own audience
    #2
    Discussion
    What makes you instantly leave a stream? · Made a post a few days ago about a streamer who disappeared. Didn't expect what happened next. · Hating your own audience
    34
  • Guide
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Put off streaming for years! started 2 weeks ago and my only regret is not starting sooner.
    2. I raised 155 dollars for charity as a small streamer! :-)
    3. Just hit affiliate milestone
    #3
    Guide
    Put off streaming for years! started 2 weeks ago and my only regret is not starting sooner. · I raised 155 dollars for charity as a small streamer! :-) · Just hit affiliate milestone
    3
  • PSA
    3 posts in the past month
    1. it’s my pet peeve when people pop in just to say they’re going live!
    2. Content creator networks aka livestreaming agencies on tik tok have are nothing but a scam.
    3. Replace Your Stream Deck? Button Rig OBS Plugin Showcase
    #4
    PSA
    it’s my pet peeve when people pop in just to say they’re going live! · Content creator networks aka livestreaming agencies on tik tok have are nothing but a scam. · Replace Your Stream Deck? Button Rig OBS Plugin Showcase
    3
  • Tech Support
    1 post in the past month
    1. Help streaming Nintendo Switch to Tiktok using Tiktok Live Studio
    #5
    Tech Support
    Help streaming Nintendo Switch to Tiktok using Tiktok Live Studio
    1

Product recommendations

  • games
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Best games to play right now for streaming?
    2. What game is the best to stream
    3. Best games to stream?
    #1
    games
    Best games to play right now for streaming? · What game is the best to stream · Best games to stream?
    6
  • mic
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best usb plug and play budget mic for Ps5
    2. Best usb plug and play budget mic for Ps5
    3. Recommend mic stand that isn’t desk mounted?
    #2
    mic
    Best usb plug and play budget mic for Ps5 · Best usb plug and play budget mic for Ps5 · Recommend mic stand that isn’t desk mounted?
    3
  • streaming laptop
    2 posts in the past month
    1. going to best buy today to look at labtops for streaming consoles to twich or youtube any recommendations
    2. Recommend me a budget streaming laptop.
    #3
    streaming laptop
    going to best buy today to look at labtops for streaming consoles to twich or youtube any recommendations · Recommend me a budget streaming laptop.
    2
  • webcam
    2 posts in the past month
    1. The Best Webcam?
    2. Best Webcam For Series X/PS5?
    #4
    webcam
    The Best Webcam? · Best Webcam For Series X/PS5?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/SmallStreamers for?
Best for Content Creators and Twitch Streamers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/SmallStreamers free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/SmallStreamers have?
Roughly 46K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/SmallStreamers on?
r/SmallStreamers runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/SmallStreamers cover?
On the Hive Index, r/SmallStreamers is organized under Content Creators, Twitch Streamers.
How do I join r/SmallStreamers?
You can join r/SmallStreamers by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Content Creation communities like?
One of the larger categories on the site, covering communities for video creators, streamers, podcasters, musicians, and written content producers. Discord has communities for every type of creator, while Facebook groups and Reddit subreddits serve platform-specific creators working across YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch.
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