Ninja Breaks Subscriber Count Record on Twitch
Famous Fortnite streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins announced on his stream that he has surpassed 50,000 subscribers on Twitch, setting a record for solo streamers.
Impressive Growth for Ninja
Ninja, a former professional Halo player who has been streaming since 2013, achieved this milestone in a short amount of time. Just a week before, on Feb. 16, he celebrated reaching 40,000 subscribers on Twitter.
Achieving New Heights
According to Ninja’s own count on-screen, his subscriber count continues to grow and currently stands at 50,265. If all of these subscribers are on the $5 subscription tier and he receives a 50 percent cut, Ninja is making at least $125,662 per month. Over the course of a year with a consistent subscriber count, he could earn more than $1.5 million.
Potential for Even Greater Earnings
However, it is likely that Ninja is earning even more money. Viewers can subscribe at higher tiers costing $10 and $25, which significantly boosts Ninja’s revenue. As a top streamer, it is probable that he has negotiated a better split, possibly around 70/30.
Ninja shifted to full-time streaming after a successful career in competitive Halo, representing esports teams like Team Liquid, Renegades, Cloud9, and Luminosity. His popularity soared when he started streaming PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds before transitioning to Fortnite.