Kick Emerges as a Rival to Twitch and YouTube
Kick has become a streaming platform that can compete with Twitch and YouTube. It surpassed even Microsoft’s Mixer in popularity. Surprisingly, Kick has managed to sign several well-known streamers and grow its community.
The biggest draw for streamers on Kick is that they receive 95% of the income from subscribers, with only 5% going to the platform. Additionally, streamers get 100% of the tips, making it a much better deal than Twitch’s split of 70% to 30%.
Controversy surrounds Kick’s ownership, as it seems to be closely linked to online casino Stake. However, this hasn’t stopped popular streamers from joining, including some fan favorites. In fact, the connection with Stake is one of the reasons why some streamers are interested in joining Kick.
Here are the top 10 Twitch streamers who have joined Kick.
- 12. Ice Poseidon
- 11. Corinaakopf
- 10. WestCOL
- 9. Buddha
- 8. GMHikaru
- 7. Roshtein
- 6. Destiny
- 5. Ac7ionman
- 4. Trainwreck
- 3. Adin Ross
- 2. Amouranth
- 1. xQc
12. Ice Poseidon
Ice Poseidon was banned from Twitch in 2017 after a false bomb threat. However, he found a way back and has gained over 50,000 followers on Kick.
11. Corinaakopf
Corinaakopf was the first female streamer to switch from Twitch to Kick due to Twitch’s restrictions on gambling content. She now has over 80,000 followers on Kick.
10. WestCOL
WestCOL, the famous Columbian streamer, joined Kick in June 2023. He has gained 253K followers on Kick while amassing 1.3 million followers on Twitch. WestCOL is known for playing various games, but his most popular streams are about gambling and slots.
9. Buddha
Buddha is a popular GTA roleplay streamer who joined Kick in February 2023. He has 63K followers on Kick and 870K followers on Twitch. Buddha has collaborated with xQc and Trainwreck and streams on both platforms.
8. GMHikaru
Hikaru Nakamura, a renowned chess grandmaster, joined Kick in March 2023. His signing was a significant move, considering his substantial following on Twitch. Although his contract is not exclusive, he continues to stream on both platforms.
7. Roshtein
Roshtein is a popular online gambling streamer who moved to Kick after being banned on Twitch. He gained even more popularity after collaborating with Drake. With over 116,099 followers, he is one of the most followed streamers on Kick.
6. Destiny
Destiny is a popular streamer known for political discussions, reactions, and drama. After being permanently banned from Twitch in March 2022, he streamed on YouTube for a year before signing with Kick in March 2023. He also streams on Rumble.
5. Ac7ionman
Ac7ionman, despite having almost 700,000 followers on Twitch, joined Kick in February 2023. He spoke fondly of his experience on Kick, especially considering his financial difficulties. While he still streams on Twitch, he has been shifting more towards Kick.
4. Trainwreck
Trainwreck, a co-owner, advisor, and spokesperson of Kick, was one of the first Twitch streamers to sign with the platform. He has played a significant role in helping Kick grow while still streaming on Twitch.
3. Adin Ross
After facing bans on Twitch and becoming frustrated with the platform, Adin Ross signed with Kick and became an investor. His signing has helped Kick gain more viewership and expand its reach.
2. Amouranth
Amouranth, one of the highest-profile stars, signed with Kick in June 2023. The details of her contract haven’t been disclosed but are expected to be lucrative.
1. xQc
xQc made headlines with his massive $100 million deal with Kick in June 2023. While the contract is non-exclusive and lasts for two years, it is still one of the most significant deals in streaming history. The move is expected to greatly boost Kick’s popularity and viewership.