Twitch Doubles in Size Over the Past Year
Twitch, a popular live video streaming platform, has experienced significant growth in the past year, according to new statistics released by the company. It has become a key player in the esports industry, offering the technology and community hub for individuals and companies to develop large audiences. Despite competition from YouTube, Daily Motion, and Major League Gaming, Twitch remains the industry leader.
Impressive Growth Metrics
Last year, Twitch had 45 million users who collectively watched 12 billion minutes of video from six million broadcasts. These numbers represent a more than 100% increase from 2012. The number of unique broadcasters has tripled from 300,000 to over 900,000, and users are now watching 106 minutes of footage per day, an increase from 85 minutes the previous year.
Popular Games on Twitch
League of Legends is the most popular game broadcast on Twitch, as it saw a 258% increase in average monthly minutes watched. Dota 2 comes in second place, with a massive 508% growth in minutes watched. Both of these games have attracted major esports tournaments and continue to engage a large audience.
Growing Pains
Twitch’s rapid growth has presented challenges in matching its capacity to deliver video to the growing audience. The company is working to improve video lag and low framerates, issues that have affected European users. Although Twitch is not perfect in Europe, it has made significant improvements and continues to invest in resolving these problems.
It’s clear that Twitch’s competitors, such as Major League Gaming and YouTube, are presenting alternatives to streamers. However, Twitch’s years of experience, advanced infrastructure, and unique features, such as subscriptions and chat privileges, give it an edge in the market.
Twitch acknowledges that competition is on the horizon, but views it as a positive force. Ultimately, it believes that its strong community will continue to support its platform and keep it ahead of the competition.
Despite its growth, Twitch recognizes that the video streaming industry is far from conquered and that more competition is expected. However, it remains optimistic about the future and is prepared to face new challenges as it continues to expand its reach.
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