One of the most popular platforms for streaming is Twitch. Most of the streams on it are video games, but there are also other areas such as music, sports, and “chit-chat”.

In this article we’ll tell you about the most popular Twitch streamers in the world. This article can be used as inspiration for those who want to start streaming.

The 5 most popular Twitch streamers in the world

Ninja

Real name is Richard Tyler Blevins. American. Streaming since 2011, he rose on the game Fortnite (this coincided with the rise in popularity of the game itself). In addition to the charisma of Richard and good game his popularity was due to the joint streaming with Drake.

In 2018 he won three gaming ceremonies as Streamer of the Year, CyberSportsman of the Year and Content Creator of the Year.

• Number of subscribers: 16.9 million.
• Number of views: 55 million.
• Average number of hours he streams per month: More than 140 hours.
• What are his streams about: games. Has an arsenal of 47 games, the most hours streamed Fortnite, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, Z1: Battle Royale, VALORANT, League of Legends.

Tfue

Real name is Turner Tenney. An American streamer and eSportsman, he gained popularity by playing Fortnite. Known not only for his games but also for scandals, e.g. he was blocked on Twitch at least twice – first for racial insults during his streaming (the ban was later removed as no insults were found) and then presumably for selling Epic Games. Several times Turner Tenney and eSports organization FaZe Clan with which he had a contract exchanged legal suits.

• Number of subscribers: 10.7 million.
• Count of views: 292 million.
• How many hours he streams per month: 170+ hours.
• What’s he’s streaming about: gaming. In the arsenal of 37 games, the most hours streamed Fortnite, Call of Duty: Warzone, Z1: Battle Royale, Minecraft, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS.

AuronPlay

Real name is Raul Alvarez Genes. Spanish streamer, blogger and comedian. In March 2020, donated medical masks to the Catalan Institute of Health as part of the fight against Covid. In 2021, won two ceremonies as streamer of the year and gamer MVP.

• Number of subscribers: 10 million.
• Number of views: 178 million.
• Average number of hours he streams per month: Over 119 hours.
• What are his streams about: game and social content. He has 70 games in his arsenal; Grand Theft Auto V, Minecraft, Just Chatting, Among Us, Rust have been streamed for the most hours.

Rubius

Real name – Ruben Doblas Gundersen. Spanish blogger. First gained popularity on YouTube thanks letsplaying the game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. In addition to streaming games Ruben communicates with an audience or other bloggers, answering questions, conducting Challenges.

• Number of subscribers: 9.84 million.
• Number of views: 199 million.
• Average number of hours he streams in a month: over 88 hours.
• What are his streams about: gaming + “chat”. Playing 259 games, he has spent the most hours talking to the audience, followed by Minecraft, Grand Theft Auto V, Fortnite, Among Us.

5. Shroud

Real name is Michael Grzesiek. Previously used the pseudonym mEclipse. Canadian youtuber and streamer, former professional player of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Played on several eSports teams. He has been named one of the best shooters on many occasions. From 2015 to 2017, the teams he played on won 4 tournaments and came in second place 3 times. After cybersports, Michael Grzesik switched to streaming on Twitch.

• Count of subscribers: 9.6 million.
• Total views: 516 million.
• How many hours he streams on average per month: Over 249 hours.
• What’s he’s streaming about: Gaming. 252 games in his arsenal, the most hours streamed are PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, VALORANT, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, World of Warcraft, Apex Legends.