Hatchet’s Q3 2026 Live-Streaming Trends Report
29.5B
Hours watched this quarter
But what’s wrapped up in those hours? Download your full live-streaming trends report now for more info on the top games, creators, and platforms.
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59 Pages of Data on Platforms, Games, & Creators
29.5B total hours watched
+22.9% GTA V viewership
7.9M Peak · La Velada del Año VI
Streamers Rising: DeentheGreat · Zullyy · Ex Albio
243M HW · Pokémon Franchise 2026
Gaming 31.3% Vs. Non-Gaming 64.9%
57.2M HW · WARDOGS Launch
Top Brands: Tesla · Coca-Cola · Gucci
2.9M Peak · ML:BB w/ MSC
20.7% · U.S. Viewership Share
Four Sharp Insights from Q3 2026
Do You Really Know Live Streaming..?
Which platform drew the most hours watched in Q3 2026?
11.6B
(39.2%)
YouTube
10.4B
(35.4%)
TikTok Live
4.7B
(16.0%)
Twitch
1.9B
(6.3%)
Kick
0.9B
(3.1%)
Other
Four Sections Covered In The Full Report
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Plus Introducing:
Hatchet Deep Cuts
Our deep cuts tackle the biggest trends that shaped live-streaming this period in greater detail. That includes...
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The Esports World Cup 2026 Recap
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Twitch Subs Explained w/ SUBtember
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GTA’s Hidden Roleplay Communities
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Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary
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Marvel & Avengers Doomsday Hype
GET THE Q3 2026 REPORT
59 Pages of Data on Platforms, Games, & Creators