r/streaming

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About r/streaming

Welcome to r/streaming! ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Our community is intended for live content-creators from Twitch, YouTube, Kick, and other platforms. It's a neutral space to network, trade advice, experiences and know-how! ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ We have *zero-tolerance* for self-promoting, third-party advertisement and anything unrelated to our main topic - live content creation.

The community at a glance

r/streaming is a Subreddit for Content Creators and Twitch Streamers with roughly 105K members. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Twitch communities list. It is the 9th largest community in the Content Creation topic page.

Roughly 21K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Streaming, Struggling, and Frustrating. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention capture card, microphone, and streaming service.

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105K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +21K members
Growth: +25.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2024: 9K members
  • 2025: 19K members
  • 2026: 14K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 3K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 1K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 217 members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Need a dynamic mic Setup for 180€
    2. Headset with mic recommendations for someone new to this
    3. Startup/Cheap Mic Recommendations?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Need a dynamic mic Setup for 180€ · Headset with mic recommendations for someone new to this · Startup/Cheap Mic Recommendations?
    13
  • Advice Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Input issues with OBS
    2. Need help getting started streaming
    3. Should I sell and replace my laptop
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Input issues with OBS · Need help getting started streaming · Should I sell and replace my laptop
    7

Topics

  • Streaming
    41 posts in the past month
    #1
    Streaming
    41
  • Struggling
    33 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    33
  • Frustrating
    21 posts in the past month
    #3
    Frustrating
    21
  • Annoying
    21 posts in the past month
    #4
    Annoying
    21
  • Microphone
    15 posts in the past month
    #5
    Microphone
    15

Flair

  • 🔰 Beginner Help
    36 posts in the past month
    1. So it begins!
    2. Welp, 1st time
    3. My reason for keeping going. My one singular super fan.
    #1
    🔰 Beginner Help
    So it begins! · Welp, 1st time · My reason for keeping going. My one singular super fan.
    36
  • ❔ Question
    15 posts in the past month
    1. What Accessorie do I need to Livestream my gameplay Through an Android Phone on Switch 2?
    2. What’s a fair way to pay streamers with 100–500 viewers to play my game?
    3. What's the main difference between Streamlabs and OBS?
    #2
    ❔ Question
    What Accessorie do I need to Livestream my gameplay Through an Android Phone on Switch 2? · What’s a fair way to pay streamers with 100–500 viewers to play my game? · What's the main difference between Streamlabs and OBS?
    15
  • 💬 Discussion
    9 posts in the past month
    1. i like the more rugged/raw stream look
    2. YouTube is DOUBLING the monetization requirements.
    3. autistic streamer, any help?
    #3
    💬 Discussion
    i like the more rugged/raw stream look · YouTube is DOUBLING the monetization requirements. · autistic streamer, any help?
    9
  • ✔ Troubleshooting
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Input issues with OBS
    2. Can someone help right now - check my stream and tell me if it’s freezing
    3. Help multistreamimg on obs to TikTok and twitch
    #4
    ✔ Troubleshooting
    Input issues with OBS · Can someone help right now - check my stream and tell me if it’s freezing · Help multistreamimg on obs to TikTok and twitch
    9
  • 🧮 Streaming Gear
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Need a dynamic mic Setup for 180€
    2. Mic upgrade
    3. Best Webcam To Buy For 2026? (Price & Quality)
    #5
    🧮 Streaming Gear
    Need a dynamic mic Setup for 180€ · Mic upgrade · Best Webcam To Buy For 2026? (Price & Quality)
    5

Product recommendations

  • capture card
    12 posts in the past month
    1. whats the best budget capture card @ 720P / 60fps portable
    2. whats the best budget capture card @ 720P / 60fps portable
    3. best capture cards?!
    #1
    capture card
    whats the best budget capture card @ 720P / 60fps portable · whats the best budget capture card @ 720P / 60fps portable · best capture cards?!
    12
  • microphone
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Which of These 3 Microphones are best for Recording Videos/Streaming and Voice Overs? and good for handling loud screams?
    2. Which of These 3 Microphones are best for Recording Videos/Streaming and Voice Overs? and good for handling loud screams?
    3. best budget microphone's ?
    #2
    microphone
    Which of These 3 Microphones are best for Recording Videos/Streaming and Voice Overs? and good for handling loud screams? · Which of These 3 Microphones are best for Recording Videos/Streaming and Voice Overs? and good for handling loud screams? · best budget microphone's ?
    10
  • streaming service
    6 posts in the past month
    1. What’s the best live TV streaming service with customizable channel options?
    2. Best IPTV service!!
    3. TVonFly – Premium IPTV with Reliable Streams & the Best Sports Coverage!
    #3
    streaming service
    What’s the best live TV streaming service with customizable channel options? · Best IPTV service!! · TVonFly – Premium IPTV with Reliable Streams & the Best Sports Coverage!
    6
  • webcam
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best webcam with large sensor?
    2. Best webcam with large sensor?
    3. What's the best software to use my iPhone 14 as webcam for streaming?
    #4
    webcam
    Best webcam with large sensor? · Best webcam with large sensor? · What's the best software to use my iPhone 14 as webcam for streaming?
    5
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/streaming for?
Best for Content Creators and Twitch Streamers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/streaming 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/streaming have?
Roughly 105K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/streaming on?
r/streaming 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/streaming cover?
On the Hive Index, r/streaming is organized under Content Creators, Twitch Streamers.
How do I join r/streaming?
You can join r/streaming 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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