Streaming platform Kick closed June with MASSIVE growth in the community; quadrupled active streamers in the first month of summer

Kick's active streamers quadrupled and hours watched increased by 44% in June.

Streaming platform Kick closed June with MASSIVE growth in the community; quadrupled active streamers in the first month of summer

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The streaming industry has been witnessing a highly competitive struggle for dominance. Platforms such as Twitch and YouTube dominated the streaming market for almost a decade. However, like in every service market, these 2 giants are witnessing some new players to give them competition.

Two platforms, Kick and Rumble, have been cultivating a mass audience in recent times and have become direct competitors to Twitch. Recently, Kick revealed the report for June 2023. The green platform observed a notable surge in its number of users and viewership throughout June.

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This surge marked significant growth for the platform. Recent reports indicate that Kick has experienced a remarkable surge in its active streamers, which have quadrupled in number. Additionally, the total hours watched on the platform have witnessed a staggering increase of 44%.

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Kick’s remarkable growth in June

Streaming Platform Kick closed June with MASSIVE growth in the community; quadrupled active streamers in the first month of summer
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Streamers and Events

Streaming Platform Kick closed June with MASSIVE growth in the community; quadrupled active streamers in the first month of summer
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Kicks’ rapid ascent can be credited to the arrival of numerous well-known streamers who migrated to its servers in June. Esteemed figures like Ninja, Amouranth, and xQc made the transition to Kick mesmerizing viewers with their captivating content. Additionally, these established streamers brought along their devoted fan bases resulting in a remarkable increase in Kick’s audience numbers. In fact, after just a few streams on the new platform, xQc accumulated nearly 3.6 million hours watched.

Additionally, the renowned rapper Drake also hosted a live stream on Kick. He generously distributed gift subscriptions for several hours. This livestream managed to attract an impressive peak viewership of over 105,000, serving as further evidence of Kick’s status as a leading streaming platform. Furthermore, popular streamer Adin Ross achieved a remarkable milestone on Kick in June. He amassed nearly 190,000 peak viewers during a joint stream with Andrew Tate.

Engaging Categories and Stats

Streaming Platform Kick closed June with MASSIVE growth in the community; quadrupled active streamers in the first month of summer
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Analyzing the most popular categories on Kick in June reveals interesting insights into viewers’ preferences. At the very top of the chart was the category known as “Just Chatting,” which accumulated an astonishing 27.7 million hours watched. This category drew nearly doubled the closest follower in the rankings demonstrating its immense popularity. Taking second place was the “Slots & Casino” category, with over 15 million hours watched. Additionally, this impressive number showcased a 14% increase from the previous month indicating its growing appeal. Lastly, in third place, is the “GTA RP” category, which saw a significant increase in hours watched within just one month. This boost can be attributed to active broadcasts from drb7h and Buddha.

In just one month, Kick managed to increase its active streamers fourfold, going from 5 million to an astounding 12 million signups. These numbers highlight an impressive revenue of $5,000,000 through subscriptions, underscoring the financial prosperity of the platform. Additionally, these numbers indicate excitement from both content creators and viewers.

June was a transformative month for Kick as the platform and shaping up as the number 1 contender to dethrone Twitch as the top streaming platform. The introduction of influential streamers captivating high-profile events and the popularity of engaging categories have all contributed to Kicks’ unprecedented success. With its growth and constantly expanding user base, Kick has established itself as a formidable contender in the streaming industry. As Kick continues to evolve and attract more talented individuals it is evident that this is only the beginning of its journey.

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