The Fastest-Growing Streamers on Twitch

You’ve read about the fastest-growing streamers before, but much like local pizza shops claiming the world’s best slice, it’s often unclear who is judging or how the rankings are determined.

Typically, these rankings focus on a spike in subscriber or follower numbers, but true success lies in fostering a loyal audience who returns again and again.

When a streamer consistently grows their actual viewer count, it’s a real indicator of sustained popularity. Our research zeroes in on the top 20 streamers who’ve built genuine connections with their communities. These aren’t just clicks—they’re connections.

The numbers highlight CaseOh as the frontrunner, with a growth rate nearly doubling that of the second-place streamer. In the past months, the American Twitch streamer has cultivated a space where viewers want to return like no one else.

Interestingly, we see streamers from around the globe gaining traction. Only seven out of the twenty streamers are from the United States, hinting that Twitch is expanding its reach beyond American borders.

On the flip side, one popular streamer received a stark reminder of Twitch’s volatility. Not shown in the top 20 graph, but part of our research, rivers_gg experienced a significant decline despite winning Streamer of the Year at the Esports Awards. Her average monthly viewership dropped by a staggering 30,935 viewers within a year. Maintaining relevance is as challenging as achieving it.

Our method explained

To compile this ranking of the fastest-growing streamers, we focused on a metric that reflects true loyalty: the increase in average viewers within a year. This offers a clearer picture of sustained engagement than follower or subscriber counts.

The Spanish streaming star Ibai, for instance, regularly boosts his followers during his annual high-profile event, La Velada Del Año. But these spikes don’t necessarily translate to sustained viewership throughout the year.

In our analysis, we concentrated on personality-driven channels, deliberately excluding brands to highlight individual creators. Our evaluation period specifically compared monthly averages for concurrent viewers between Q3 2023 and Q3 2024.

In cases where streamers were inactive during any particular month within this period, we adjusted the analysis to consider only the active months. Accounts with complete inactivity during these quarters were excluded from the research.

Importantly, this list highlights the fastest-growing streamers of 2024 to date and will be updated by the end of the year. We chose Twitchtracker as the source for these statistics while deliberately omitting Kick streamers due to concerns about unreliable and potentially inflated viewer counts.

Meet the top 20

1. CaseOh (United States)

CaseOh exploded onto the Twitch scene by leveraging his TikTok success, where his NBA 2K clips went viral. The best thing about him is that he’s just an average, relatable guy who is very upfront about the person he is.

Originally living in a trailer, CaseOh took a leap of faith into his streaming career after a pivotal moment when his debit card was declined. His mom encouraged him to pursue his dreams and luckily, things worked out.

His diverse content that blends humor, community engagement, and a wide range of games fueled CaseOh’s rapid growth. This lead to him winning Best Variety Streamer at the 2024 Sports Illustrated Streamer Awards.

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2. Caedrel (United Kingdom)

Caedrel is known for his in-depth analysis and co-streaming of League of Legends events, often providing unique behind-the-scenes content—like streaming directly from Riot’s renovated Berlin arena.

He recently made headlines by signing with Fnatic as a content creator in 2024. This partnership marks his third collaboration with an esports organization, following his time with DRX and Excel.

3. Jynxzi (United States)

Jynxzi’s rise on Twitch did not happen overnight. He grinded through years of streaming to almost no viewers before his dedication paid off in 2023, when he blew up for streaming Rainbow Six Siege.

What sets Jynxzi apart is his incredible tenacity and love for the game. His streams offer a mix of high-level gameplay, educational content, and lively banter with his community, keeping his viewers engaged and entertained.

4. Ibai (Spain)

Ibai Llanos, a Spanish streaming icon, transitioned from an esports commentator to a full-time content creator. He is known for hosting record-breaking events like La Velada Del Año, which attracted over 3.8 million concurrent viewers.

Ibai is more than just a streamer, he is a cultural phenomenon in Spain and Latin America. The Spaniard has shown that streamers from non-English-speaking regions can thrive on a global scale, setting a new standard for international content creators.

5. Kai Cenat (United States)

Kai Cenat has achieved such mainstream celebrity status that suburban moms know who he is. His explosive success has made him a cultural icon, and allowed him to bring his high-energy streams to collaborate with household names like Kevin Hart and Lebron James.

During this stream, he shattered previous records achieving 712,600 peak concurrent viewers, solidifying him as one of the biggest names on Twitch.

6. Asmongold (United States)

Asmongold, aka zackrawrr, is the unapologetic voice of the MMO community. He’s particularly known for his World of Warcraft streams that mix high-level gameplay with blunt but humorous commentary. As the co-founder of One True King (OTK) and co-owner of Starforge Systems, Asmongold is extremely successful—despite looking like your average Walmart employee.

Although he’s taken multiple breaks to focus on personal well-being or after death of his mother, Asmongold’s audience remains as loyal and supportive as ever.

7. Stable Ronaldo (United States)

Stable Ronaldo, or “Ron” to his fans, is the embodiment of chaotic, unfiltered energy on Twitch—like if your overly competitive cousin also happened to be a Fortnite pro. Whether he’s humorously beefing with Ninja or threatening to break his monitor in a fit of rage, Ronaldo draws viewers in with his larger-than-life antics.

His raw, unpolished authenticity keeps his fans coming back, even when Fortnite isn’t at the center of the conversation. In a world of polished, overly curated content, Ronaldo’s appeal lies in his ability to be unapologetically himself—flaws, rage, and all.

8. Papaplatte (Germany)

Papaplatte, aka Kevin Teller, has been a staple in the German streaming scene for years. Signed as a Rebull athlete, Kevin blends gaming with an authentic, unfiltered personality that fans can’t get enough of.

Whether he’s diving into Super Mario 64 or Valorant, his streams are less about the games and more about his quirky, offbeat humor. Oh, and he casually wrote a bestseller in 2022, because why not? Papaplatte’s charm lies in his ability to make everything, even the mundane, feel engaging and hilarious.

9. Nix (Russia)

Aleksandr “Nix” Levin might not be competing professionally anymore, but his legacy in the Dota 2 scene runs deep. After years of competing, including a memorable stint with HellRaisers where he placed third at DOTA Summit 11, Nix made the jump to streaming and commentary.

Since then, he’s dominated the Russian-speaking Dota community, often outshining official broadcasts with his community streams. Known for his insights into the game and signature heroes like Anti-Mage and Juggernaut, Nix has become a key figure in Dota 2 content.

10. MontanaBlack (Germany)

MontanaBlack, born Marcel Eris, is one of Germany’s most controversial streamers, and he seems to thrive in that space. Known for his brash personality and outspoken opinions, he’s built a massive following that enjoys his no-holds-barred attitude on everything from gaming to social commentary.

However, not all attention has been good—Monte found himself under fire after promoting an NFT giveaway that, unfortunately, featured a swastika in its design. Whoopsie. While he quickly deleted the post and distanced himself from the situation, the incident left a mark, with many questioning his oversight (or lack thereof).

11. T2x2 (Russia)

Anton Tatyrzha, known as T2x2, is a Russian streamer who has quickly gained popularity with his streams of Roblox and Five Nights at Freddy’s. Despite the intense competition within the Russian streaming community, T2x2’s ability to create a welcoming, enjoyable atmosphere has helped him stand out. In September 2024, he reached a peak of 20,848 viewers, solidifying his place as one of the biggest Russian streamers on Twitch​.

12. HasanAbi (United States)

HasanAbi, one of Twitch’s most talked about and polarizing figures, rose to fame with a blend of leftist political commentary and Just Chatting streams. He’s known for being a hunk, and taking sharp, controversial stances.

One of many is his 2019 remark that “America deserved 9/11,” which got him banned for a week on Twitch and sparked widespread backlash. Despite the controversy, his audience only grew.

Hasan dominated Twitch during the 2020 election coverage, pulling in 231,000 viewers during the Capitol insurrection. His unapologetic approach has made HasanAbi both a lightning rod for criticism and a hero to his millions of followers, cementing his status in political commentary on Twitch​.

13. Drakeoffc (Russia)

Denis Kolomiets is one of the rising stars in the Russian Twitch community. Streaming since 2018, he’s amassed almost 900,000 followers, primarily entertaining fans with his Just Chatting sessions and gameplay across a variety of titles, from Minecraft to Five Nights at Freddy’s.

Drakeoffc’s relaxed yet engaging personality has helped him carve out a dedicated fanbase. While he tends to keep a low profile on controversies, the streamer’s growth speaks for itself.

14. Tumblurr (Italy)

Tumblurr has become Italy’s most prominent gaming personality. Be warned headphone users, Tumblurr has relentless energy and is an extremely loud, high-energy streamer.

Starting out with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in 2014, his trick shots gained him early fame on YouTube. But it was his transition to Twitch in 2017 that truly launched him into stardom, especially with the adrenaline-pumping “Sdrogo Corse” in GTA Online. Tumblurr’s unique skill to pull viewers into the action has solidified him as a top streamer in Italy.

15. Junichi Kato (Japan)

うん〇ちゃん (Junichi Kato) is Japan’s top Twitch streamer, known for his irreverent personality and ability to create viral moments. He first gained popularity through his early Let’s Plays on the Japanese platform Niconico before transitioning to Twitch. Here, his streams of games like Valorant and Apex Legends draw massive audiences.

In March 2022, Kato live-streamed his wedding, pulling in over 120,000 viewers and earning $1.8 million in donations. Recently, he broke Japanese Twitch viewership records with a scandalous stream discussing his affair with adult star Ai Hongo, attracting over 295,000 viewers.

16. Maximum (United States)

Max “Maximum” Smith, a renowned figure in the World of Warcraft community, is the raid leader and co-owner of Team Liquid’s WoW division. In January 2022, Team Liquid signed Limit—the top WoW guild—and Maximum continued to lead his team to multiple World First victories in some of the game’s toughest raids.

His strategic leadership has made Maximum a standout in the Race to World First, regularly drawing massive audiences on Twitch as he orchestrates these complex battles online. 

17. Stariy_Bog (Ukraine)

Stariy_Bog, also known as Vlad Levenets, is a Ukrainian Twitch streamer known for his sharp humor and high-level Dota 2 gameplay.

Recently, he made headlines after a live-streamed incident where he harshly trolled Team Falcons’ midlaner, Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak, taking over the midlane and relegating Malr1ne to offlane. The fiery back-and-forth, where Stariy_Bog referred to himself as a “whale” and Malr1ne as “plankton,” ultimately ended in a victory for Stariy_Bog’s team.

18. EliasN97 (Germany)

Elias “EliasN97” Nerlich is a leading figure in the German Twitch scene, best known for breaking the platform’s hype train record in 2024, surpassing even Kai Cenat’s subathon. In addition to his streaming success, he co-founded Elevate Clothing Berlin, a lifestyle brand.

His influence extends beyond Twitch: In August 2022, Elias partnered with RTL Germany to broadcast his Real Life Eligella Cup, a football tournament featuring other major German influencers like Trymacs and MontanaBlack. The event attracted 7,000 spectators to Munich’s sold-out Audi Dome.

In the same month, Elias became Adidas’ only non-athlete brand ambassador, highlighting his growing influence in both sports and entertainment​.

19. Rader (Japan)

らっだぁ (Rader) is a prominent Japanese Twitch streamer known for his Minecraft and Valorant content. He previously coached the HIT GAMING CLAN and has built a massive following on Twitch.

Whether he’s talking to his audience during a Just Chatting stream or playing Core Keeper, Rader has built a healthy online community which has made him a top streamer in his home country of Japan.

20. MartinCirioOk (Argentina)

MartinCirioOk is an Argentinian streamer known for his Just Chatting streams, dressing up in wigs and collaborating with other popular streamers like CrazyLatina. Although he is last on our list today, Martin is still one of the fastest-growing streamers out there and one of the most popular Argentinian content creators on the platform.

Community wins

As more streamers emerge from outside the U.S., and others struggle to keep their footing, it’s clear that success on Twitch is increasingly about long-term community building and constant adaptability. Many streamers rise and fall as quickly as their viral moments, but the names on this list prove that true success is built on something more substantial: community.

Take CaseOh, who transformed his viral TikTok fame into a loyal fanbase by being himself, or EliasN97, who juggles streaming with entrepreneurial ventures while still shattering Twitch records. Their success isn’t just a flash—it’s the result of creating spaces where viewers feel they belong and want to return.

This year’s list also tells a broader story about the global shift on Twitch. As creators from countries like Germany, Russia, and Japan climb the ranks, the platform is becoming more decentralized, reflecting a shift from the all-American dominance.

Streamers like Papaplatte, Rader, and Ibai demonstrate that Twitch’s audience now spans the globe, with fans tuning in from beyond the usual hubs like Los Angeles or New York.

While numbers matter, it’s the ability to build and maintain a loyal, engaged community that will define success for these streamers in the long run. Because in the end, it’s not just about getting people to watch—it’s about getting them to come back, again and again.