chat bots, loyalty bots

Listed here are most of the popular chat room bots, loyalty point systems for twitch.tv!

Ankhbot - features commands, timers, quote system, desktop dashboard, giveaway system, sfx system, currency system, betting system, poll system, Heist Minigame, song request system, (link, caps and symbol protection)

Moobot - features web based dashboard, customization, spam filters, commands, polls, giveaways, song requests, notifications

Nightbot - features dashboard, spam protection, custom commands, nightbot commands, timers, (regulars / subscriber features), song requests, giveaways

Deepbot - features desktop dashboard, user database / viewer log, raffles, commands, music, polls, mini games, betting, notification 

LoyaltyBot - javascript / node based loyalty bot.

SpottyBot -  is a bot for windows / mac which plays music from your desktop spotify application

WinterBot - open source bot

GeoBot - features commands

Xanbot - features commands

ModBot - is a desktop loyalty bot.

Basic information for building viewership

Why Some Twitch Streams Explode While Others Stay Empty (And How to Make Yours the Next Success Story)

Picture this: you hit the “Go Live” button, the chat lights up with familiar names, and before you know it, you’re hitting that sweet viewer milestone you’ve been chasing for months. It doesn’t happen by accident. The streamers who build real audiences treat their channel like a business that happens to be a ton of fun. They follow proven habits that still work in 2026, even as the platform evolves. The good news? You can steal every one of them and put them to work right away.

Stick to a Rock-Solid Streaming Schedule

Viewers are creatures of habit. If they know exactly when you go live, they’re far more likely to show up. Pick three to five consistent days and times that fit your life, then treat them like doctor’s appointments you’d never miss. Post the schedule on your Twitch panels, Discord, and every social profile. Tools inside Twitch make this dead simple, and your returning viewers will thank you for the predictability.

Stream the Games and Content You Actually Love

Chasing whatever game is trending this week is a trap. The hype dies fast, and the massive variety streamers always scoop up most of that traffic anyway. Instead, play what lights you up. Your genuine excitement is contagious. Whether it’s a cozy indie title, retro games, or the ever-popular “Just Chatting” category, passion shows through the screen and keeps people coming back for you, not just the game.

Build a Brand That People Remember

Your channel name, logo, colors, and vibe should feel like you. A clean, professional brand makes you instantly recognizable across platforms. Spend time creating a simple logo and banner that match your personality. Use that same look on social media, merch ideas down the road, and even your Discord server. Consistency turns casual drop-ins into loyal fans who feel like they know you.

Get Your Video and Audio Quality Sharp

Nobody sticks around for a blurry, choppy stream. In 2026 Twitch still caps most non-Partner streams at 6,000 kbps. The sweet spot for most creators is 4,500–6,000 kbps. Many growing streamers swear by 720p at 60 fps or 1080p at 30 fps for the best balance of quality and stability. Test your settings, watch your own VODs, and make sure the audio is crisp. A good mic and stable internet make a bigger difference than fancy resolutions.

Design a Clean, Professional Stream Layout

Your overlays, alerts, and panels should look polished without cluttering the gameplay. Simple, modern overlays let viewers focus on you and the action. Tools like Streamlabs or OBS make it easy to create something that feels custom. Keep text readable, colors cohesive with your brand, and leave breathing room on the screen. A professional presentation tells new viewers you take this seriously.

Show Your Face with a Webcam (and Maybe a Green Screen)

People connect with faces. A clear webcam feed helps viewers remember you and builds that personal bond. A basic green screen can instantly make your setup look more professional by removing distractions. Position the camera at eye level, add decent lighting, and you’ll stand out from the sea of voice-only streamers.

Keep the Conversation Flowing – No Dead Air

Silence feels awkward on stream. Talk through what you’re doing, share quick thoughts on the game, or pivot to fun topics like recent shows, funny stories, or viewer questions. The goal isn’t constant chatter; it’s natural energy that makes people feel like they’re hanging out with a friend. Practice filling gaps smoothly and your retention will climb.

Choose Music the Right Way

Background music adds atmosphere, but copyright strikes can kill your channel. Stick to royalty-free libraries that are cleared for Twitch. StreamBeats and services like Epidemic Sound remain favorites among streamers because they’re safe for both live streams and VODs. Test the tracks at different volumes so they support the stream without drowning out your voice.

Turn Your Best Moments into Highlights and Clips

Never let a great moment disappear after the stream ends. Create clips of funny fails, epic wins, or heartfelt chats. Add detailed titles and descriptions so they show up in searches. These short clips become your best marketing tool. Export the strongest ones to YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels. In 2026, this short-form pipeline is one of the fastest ways new viewers discover and join your live streams.

Leverage Social Media and Build a Community Off Twitch

Twitter (now X), Instagram, TikTok, and especially Discord are where your growth really happens. Post regularly using your brand name. Share stream highlights, behind-the-scenes clips, and polls that get people talking. Follow and genuinely interact with other streamers in your niche. Build a Discord server where your community can chat between streams. The friendships you form here often lead to raids, collabs, and long-term viewers.

Network Like Your Growth Depends on It (Because It Does)

Stop seeing other streamers as competition. They’re potential friends, collaborators, and raid partners. Join Discord communities, hop into other streams to chat, and offer value wherever you can. Friendly networking opens doors you can’t force open alone. The streamer community is still one of the most supportive groups online when you show up with good energy.

These strategies aren’t flashy secrets. They’re the same fundamentals that have worked for years, updated with the tools and habits that matter most in 2026. Pick one or two areas to improve this week, stay consistent, and watch what happens. Your audience is out there waiting for someone exactly like you. Now it’s time to give them a reason to stay.

Getting more viewers via embedding!

How to get more viewers on your twitch.tv channel?

I've seen this question asked over and over on twitch's subreddit with generic responses.  Here is my view on how to get more viewers watching your stream using embedding.

Basically it involves syndication with embedding your stream on gaming related blogs that you own and operate, also other 3rd parties. Don't have a blog or website? Why not? Get one started on blogger, wordpress or many other places. Its very easy to get something started. This blog is a recent creation and as you can see sidebar there is a embed player advertising my channel. I have embedded my stream so whenever I am live it will show up.

How do you find your embed code on twitch.tv?

Step 1: Go to your stream url, then click on the share button



and it will show a section called, "Share via"

Then you want to click on the purple button listed as embed.

Step 2: A pop up window will display with 2 various ways to embed the video player to 3rd party websites or blogs.

Here is a screenshot of what that looks like on my screen.

Using Javascript method is what I post on my websites and blogs.

Here is my exact javascript code:

<script src="https://player.twitch.tv/js/embed/v1.js"></script>
<div id="daopastream"></div>
<script>
var options = {
width: 400,
height: 300,
channel: "daopa",
muted:true,
parent: ["twitch-tv-tips.blogspot.com"]
//video: "{v130023526}"
};
var player = new Twitch.Player("daopastream", options);
player.setQuality("360p");
player.addEventListener("play", function(){
console.log("Twitch tv player is ready");
player.setMuted(true);
player.setVolume(0.00);
});
</script>

If your going to use the above code, you have to make sure to change the channel to your channel's name and also the parent parameter to your websites URL.

Using the iframe method is also available, here is the code snippet.

<iframe src="https://player.twitch.tv/?channel=daopa&parent=twitch-tv-tips.blogspot.com" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" height="378" width="620"></iframe>

As with the other code, change the channel and the parent name to you own stuff.

Step 3: Take the embed code and post it to your website or blog.

Some additional guides on how to embed to various content management systems.

• Wordpress - guide on how to put your stream on a wordpress website.
• Blogger - tutorial on how to embed your stream on blogger / blogspot.
• Advanced Embed Code options - lists more parameters and settings for embedding.

Other 3rd party sites that you can get your stream embedded on include but not limited to the following.
Anook.com (example), create a account and then link your twitch to your profile, it will show up on your user page and on the frontpage if you have high viewer count.

Raptr.com (example), similar to anook, link your twitch account and it will populate your stream data to your wall.

Goodgame.ru (example), I managed to get help with a viewer who speaks/reads russian in order to get posted here, but again another place to embed your stream even thou its a foreign language it doesn't matter.

Facebook / Twitter,  Twitch use to be embeddable on both of these social media sites, but something changed and it doesn't work as it use to but never-less its still a good idea to post your stream on your twitter and facebook social media pages. It will create a link back to your stream and hopefully in the future the embed stream feature will come back again so people can view the stream directly from inside facebook or twitter.

Update 2/3/2018 - You can embed your stream on Twitter now, follow the link for the guide writeup.

Update 5/7/2018 - Selective Gamepedia wiki's automatically embed the top stream on the bottom of their content pages.

There is no way to embed a live stream on Facebook, the only way to get a stream embed on facebook is using their streaming service.

There is also other sites that automatically pull information from Twitch's API for channels.
Just being in a certain game directory for a while will get you listed on these types of sites.  Here is a example, this website (site removed no longer active* updated 3/18) pulls streams that have streamed minecraft. As you can see it still has my stream embedded even thou I do not currently stream minecraft. This is one of many aggregators that do exactly this sort of a thing but for other games and niche's. Being listed on these types of sites helps out also even if its a viewer here and there.

See more: 3rd party aggregators list - recently updated on 1/12/2023

Other things to consider are viral bombs, a term I made up recently. 

A viral bomb is when you are doing something very unique that gets the attention of many 3rd parties which then others pick up with and syndicate out. Example of a recent viral bomb that happen to my streaming channel was during a eve online streaming session covering a large player created battle involving thousands of players from all over the globe. Polygon picked up on the battle and created this article which before the update included a embed of the stream. Polygon is syndicated on many other sites, so my stream was then also embedded on many other websites. Other sites that ran the story & embed: PCGamer, MMORPG, PCGamesn, Yahoo Games + many others. What did this do for the channel? Hit record number of viewers for that day and continued higher viewer counts for the rest of the week. Even thou this event happened in april, the embeds are still there and this still is providing viewers.

Downside of having a strong embedding strategy.

One downside of having a massive amount of embed viewership is being accused of viewbotting. Many people will mistakenly assume you are viewer botting because of the imbalanced of the chat to view number ratio. Lucky for you these type of people are very simple to ignore. 

See more: How legal viewbots thrive is a false narrative

(Update 2/3/2018 - If you want to take a peak at what type of hate may occur if you have a strong embedding strategy - check the following blog posts: With success comes hate,  2 curious partners, Berry Nice)

And do not worry if these random people are going to report your channel, embed viewership is tracked and logged. Both Twitch and broadcasters can view embed stats in the dashboard. Just in case you have no idea how to find that sort of information here is how to see that sort of intel.

Go to your dashboard, click on stats then switch the group to URL check "Views from Outside Twitch (Top 10)", this will then show you the root domains of all the sites that have your channel's embed on.

Thanks for reading, fill free to post comments and questions here or find me at my twitch.tv channel.