- Twitch announces app redesign with a TikTok-inspired scrollable feed to help streamers grow audiences.
- The platform will increase content sharing on other social networks to boost discoverability.
- Twitch introduces quality-of-life improvements and a mobile mod view to support its streamer community.
Twitch has announced a significant overhaul of its app and the introduction of new features aimed at helping streamers grow their audiences and engage with their communities, even when they are not live.
The most notable change is the shift to a TikTok-inspired scrollable feed, which allows viewers to easily discover new streamers.
Improved content sharing and more
Twitch plans to increase the amount of content exported from the platform to other social networks, such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, to boost discoverability.
The company is also focusing on improving its co-streaming product, Stream Together, to enable streamers to spontaneously discover and collaborate with other streamers on the platform.
Evolving users’ preferences
Twitch is introducing quality-of-life improvements to its Stories feature, such as the ability for streamers to create and upload original short videos, add pinch-to-zoom for photos, and share vertical stream clips.
The company also plans to introduce a mobile mod view for iOS, enabling moderators to keep communities safe and engaging while on the go.
As Twitch navigates the challenges of maintaining a sustainable business model and supporting its streamer community, the company remains mindful of the time and effort required for streamers to be successful on the platform.
With these new features and app redesign, Twitch aims to solidify its position as the go-to platform for livestreaming while adapting to the evolving needs and preferences of its users.
