Twitch Growth Blog
Tips, guides, and strategies to help you grow your Twitch channel through networking, raiding, and community building.
The data behind this: our Twitch Category Saturation Report measures viewers per live channel across the top 1385 Twitch categories, sampled four times a day. August 2026 is the latest edition — published under CC BY 4.0, so you can reuse it with attribution.
Building a Raid Network with Other Streamers
Random raids are generous, but they don't compound. Learn how to build a raid network: a group of streamers whose schedules you know, so you always have someone worth raiding when you go offline.
Twitch Raiding ComparisonHow to Choose a Twitch Raid Finder Tool
What to look for in a Twitch raid finder tool — size filtering, category matching, network integration, and why manual browsing costs you more than it saves.
Twitch RaidingWhat Happens When Someone Raids You on Twitch (And What To Do)
When someone raids your Twitch channel, their viewers are redirected to your stream. Here's exactly what happens, what you'll see, and how to respond to make the most of every incoming raid.
Twitch RaidingTwitch Raid Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules
The unwritten rules of Twitch raiding that separate good raid partners from annoying ones. Follow these and your raids will always be welcome.
Twitch Raiding How-To GuideHow to Find the Best Streamers to Raid in Your Category
A systematic approach to finding ideal raid targets in your Twitch category — the right size, the right content, and the right community fit.
Twitch RaidingRaid Trains Explained: How They Work and How to Join
Everything you need to know about Twitch raid trains — how they work, how to find them, and how to get the most out of participating.
Twitch Raiding ComparisonHow Smart Raiding Helps You Grow Faster on Twitch
Smart Twitch raids are one of the fastest ways to grow. Learn why raiding smaller creators works better and how to choose the right target.