Twitch Features

Live stream is hosted on a dedicated cloud-based streaming platform. Audience members will have to visit the platform to access the stream.

Live stream is accessible on a social media website.

Allows a live stream to be played on multiple platforms or social media sites concurrently.

Live stream can be embedded on a webpage.

Allows audience members to rewind the live stream.

Provides a live audience with a chat where they can interact with one another and with the streamer.

Allows the audience to pause then play the stream.

Allows the streamer to create highlight clips of their streams that can then be hosted on the streaming platform or exported to another video hosting solution.

Provides an archive of previous streams that can then be accessed later by streamers themselves or audience members.

Collects analytics on audience count, audience demographics, and audience engagement.

Allows streamers to monetize their live stream through donations, ads, and paywalls.

Works across multiple software systems or databases

Improves performance based on feedback and experience