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Twitch Viewership Decline 2024: Why the Numbers Are Plummeting

Aurelius Finch
September 4, 2025

In a jarring twist for gamers and creators, Twitch just hit its lowest audience numbers in five years after a massive crackdown on fake viewers. What does this mean for the future of live streaming—and for those who make a living from…

Twitch Viewership Decline 2024: What’s Really Behind the Drop?

Aurelius Finch
September 3, 2025

In June 2024, Twitch, the world’s biggest live-streaming platform, reported its lowest viewer counts in five years—leaving the industry reeling. According to Bloomberg, the platform’s viewer numbers nosedived by over 20% almost overnight. Simultaneously, Reuters revealed that much of Twitch’s inflated traffic…