Banned Words & Domains list for Twitch.tv by DaOpa

DaOpa's Banned Words & Domain list for twitch.tv channels

Here is the currently banned words list I use for my twitch.tv channel!

Fallout 4 streaming fiasco on Twitch.tv

Fallout 4 streaming fiasco on twitch.tv leads to dmca takedowns and other problems.

A ongoing issue on Twitch when it comes to AAA title pre launches are becoming a plague. Many gaming companies give special permission to certain broadcasters to stream the game one day early.  Yet alot of other casters jump on the bandwagon and stream it anyways not caring about the set rules.

At some point the list of broadcasters gets massive enough that DMCA takedown requests become a huge hassle and the agent will just quit sending out notices. Not exactly sure if this happened but if you see the current list of people streaming Fallout 4 on twitch.tv right now, surely not all of these people have expressed permission to stream it. This is a screenshot of the directory list for fallout 4 on Nov 9 at around 10 AM EST.

Possible solution to keep this from reoccurring is for twitch to implement a filter. Only authorized streamers with permission from Bethesda will be approved to show up on the game directory for 'Fallout 4' and everyone else will be hidden. Then when the game officially launches the filter is removed and all channels will be listed.

3rd party aggregators for Twitch.tv!

List of 3rd party aggregator sites utilizing twitch.tv's api for showcasing streams, stats and other tidbits.

Lets start out with some of the aggregators that include stats and other information. Note in all the various section with BOLD, you can swap out my channel and insert any twitch channel.

• https://socialblade.com/twitch/user/daopa - shows follower, use to show views
  
• https://sullygnome.com/channel/daopa - this site shows a variety of stats for twitch channels
• https://twitchstats.net/streamer/daopa - this site shows a bunch of different stats for twitch channels
  

Best & Worse months for streaming

Best and Worst Months for Streaming on Twitch: Your 2026 Guide to Timing Ad Revenue Like a Pro

Ever wondered why your Twitch ad payouts feel like they triple in some months while barely moving in others? You are not imagining it. Advertising dollars flow into the platform on a very predictable schedule as brands chase the moments when viewers are most likely to open their wallets. For affiliates earning a cut of that revenue, knowing these seasonal swings can help you schedule smarter, stream harder when it counts, and build your channel during the quieter times.

The chart above breaks it down at a glance. Red months are your revenue rockets — crank up the streams, run those ad triggers, and watch the earnings climb. Yellow months are perfect for stepping back from marathon sessions and focusing on content that lives beyond Twitch. Here is the full updated list based on the latest ad spend patterns, viewer trends, and platform data through early 2026.

Months with the Highest Ad Spending (Red Zone — Stream Heavy)

• December
• November
• October
• June

Months with Average Ad Spending (Steady but Not Peak)

• March
• May
• August
• September

Months with the Lowest Ad Spending (Yellow Zone — Build and Promote)

• January
• February
• April
• July

Why does this pattern repeat every year? Advertisers time their biggest pushes around when people actually shop. The holiday season is obvious — gift buying, Black Friday leftovers, and year-end budgets get spent fast. October kicks off the rush with Halloween campaigns and early holiday teasing. November and December are pure gold as brands compete for attention during the busiest shopping window. June gets a boost from summer vacation vibes, back-to-school prep starting early, and big gaming events that pull in viewers and sponsors alike.

In the gaming world this lines up perfectly with new releases. Major titles still cluster in the fall and holiday window because that is when families and gift-givers are hunting for the next big thing. Summer also sees a wave of announcements and launches that keep June lively. Knowing your favorite games release schedule lets you plan ahead instead of scrambling last minute.

Recent platform numbers back this up. Watch time and concurrent viewers stay relatively stable year-round, but ad rates climb noticeably in the fourth quarter. Streamers who track their own analytics often see CPMs double or more during November and December compared to the post-holiday slump in January and February. July can feel quiet too as people head outdoors, which is why it lands in the lower tier alongside April.

How to Use This Calendar to Grow Your Channel and Earnings

Treat the red months as your money months. Stream your regular schedule plus extra sessions if you can. Enable ad breaks consistently and focus on games or categories that are trending. The extra impressions add up fast when brands are spending.

Yellow months are your secret weapon for long-term growth. Step away from pure live hours and pour energy into YouTube clips, TikTok highlights, Instagram Reels, and Discord community building. Cross-promote like crazy so your audience is bigger and more loyal when the high-spend months roll around again. Many successful streamers say the off-season content they create in January or July becomes the fuel that carries them through December.

Here are a few practical tips that actually work:

• Mark your calendar with major game launch dates right now. Sites like IGN or Steam keep updated lists — plan your biggest streams around those drops.
• Watch for events like TwitchCon (usually fall) or big esports tournaments that spike interest in specific categories.
• Track your own revenue dashboard each month. Patterns become obvious after just one full year.
• Keep a consistent core schedule year-round. Viewers stick with creators who show up reliably, even when ad money is tight.
• Diversify. While ads are great in peak months, build subs, bits, and sponsorships so low months do not sting as much.

Bottom line? Twitch rewards the streamers who play the long game and understand the business side. Bookmark this guide, sync it with your content calendar, and you will stop wondering why some months feel easier. You will already know — and you will be ready to make the most of every single one.

Join Team Static, a open team community on twitch.tv!

Looking to join a team page on twitch.tv?

Join team static, this is a open team available for all streamers who broadcast on twitch.tv.  How to join is very simple, just send a message to twitch user "DaOpa" with the subject invite to team.  After I review the message I will check out your channel page and most likely send a invitation afterwords.

Please make sure to have a profile image and a info section filled out about your stream.  Also will help to have past broadcasts and highlights for reviewing.

Also note you are not limited to joining just one team on twitch, you can join many as long as they invite you into the group.

Resolutions, Bitrate and settings for twitch.tv

Choosing the right resolution and bit-rate settings for twitch.tv broadcasting!

Going to keep this as short as possible and leave out alot of the technical related info since it will not really matter due to all the non standard streaming setups currently used for broadcasting.

I have created a chart with recommended resolutions and bitrate (kbps requirement) settings with color codes.  The color codes legend are listed here:

High motion / FPS / First person games

Medium motion / RTS Games, usually has scrolling

Low motion / static action, turn based games

How to create a team on twitch.tv!

Creating a team page on twitch.tv is very easy and here is how to get it started!

Step 1.  Email twitch partner support with the following information:

• Team Name:
• Team Abbreviation:
• Twitch account to edit the team page:
• Page URL* (i.e., www.twitch.tv/team/<teamname>):
• *This cannot be changed once set

Note: Team page creation is only currently available for partner accounts.