Twitch Affiliate vs Partner: Requirements and Differences
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As you grow your Twitch channel, you will hit two major monetization milestones: Twitch Affiliate and Twitch Partner. But what exactly is the difference between the two?
Twitch Affiliate
The Affiliate program is the first tier of monetization. It allows you to accept subscriptions, Bits, and run ads. The requirements are relatively accessible:
- 50 Followers
- 8 hours streamed across 7 unique days (in a 30-day period)
- An average of 3 concurrent viewers
Twitch Partner
The Partner program is the elite tier. It offers advanced features like 60 custom emote slots, delayed streams, guaranteed transcoding (quality options for viewers), and a verified badge. The path to Partner is steep:
- Stream for 25 hours across 12 unique days
- An average of 75 concurrent viewers
Note: Hitting these metrics only allows you to apply for Partner; approval is at Twitch's discretion.
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