{"id":4837,"date":"2024-02-11T06:50:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-11T06:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/?p=4837"},"modified":"2025-07-24T05:16:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T05:16:22","slug":"what-is-kick-streaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-is-kick-streaming\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Kick Streaming? All You Need to Know as a Streamer!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Twitch leads the live streaming service with a 71% share, but Kick is rising fast. So, what is Kick streaming?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kick is a live video streaming platform that has made big deals with famous streamers like xQc, even in its beta phase. Its 95-5 revenue share model seems to work well, drawing many creators to the platform. But, why is that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll explore the details about the Kick.com streaming platform here. So, if you are thinking about Kick as your streaming option, then read to the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents :<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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Owns Kick Streaming?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-is-kick-streaming\/#What_to_Stream_on_Kick_Streaming_Platform\" title=\"What to Stream on Kick Streaming Platform?\">What to Stream on Kick Streaming Platform?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-is-kick-streaming\/#Kick_vs_Twitch_What_Are_The_Differences\" title=\"Kick vs Twitch: What Are The Differences?\">Kick vs Twitch: What Are The Differences?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-is-kick-streaming\/#Content_Regulation\" title=\"Content Regulation\">Content Regulation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-is-kick-streaming\/#Streamer_Revenue\" title=\"Streamer Revenue\">Streamer Revenue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-is-kick-streaming\/#Support_for_Multistream\" title=\"Support for Multistream\">Support for Multistream<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-is-kick-streaming\/#Who_Streams_on_Kick\" title=\"Who Streams on Kick?\">Who Streams on Kick?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-is-kick-streaming\/#How_to_Stream_on_Kick\" title=\"How to Stream on Kick?\">How to Stream on Kick?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-is-kick-streaming\/#What_Is_Kick_Streaming_Wrap_Up\" title=\"What Is Kick Streaming: Wrap Up\">What Is Kick Streaming: Wrap Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-is-kick-streaming\/#FAQ_about_Kick_Streaming_Platform\" title=\"FAQ about Kick Streaming Platform\">FAQ about Kick Streaming Platform<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-is-kick-streaming\/#Is_Kick_better_than_Twitch\" title=\"Is Kick better than Twitch?\">Is Kick better than Twitch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-is-kick-streaming\/#How_do_you_download_the_Kick_streaming_app\" title=\"How do you download the Kick streaming app?\">How do you download the Kick streaming app?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-is-kick-streaming\/#How_hard_is_it_to_stream_on_Kick\" title=\"How hard is it to stream on Kick?\">How hard is it to stream on Kick?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-is-kick-streaming\/#Is_Kick_Streaming_Safe\" title=\"Is Kick Streaming Safe?\">Is Kick Streaming Safe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-is-kick-streaming\/#How_much_does_Kick_pay_streamers\" title=\"How much does Kick pay streamers?\">How much does Kick pay streamers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/what-is-kick-streaming\/#Is_Kick_really_paying_16_an_hour\" title=\"Is Kick really paying $16 an hour?\">Is Kick really paying $16 an hour?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Kick_Streaming\"><\/span>What Is Kick Streaming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kick is a live streaming platform that lets you broadcast content in real time and engage with your audience during those live sessions as a <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/content-creator\/\">content creator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This platform brings together gamers, artists, and <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/streamer\/\">streamers<\/a> who loves creating unique content to entertain and educate their audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Twitch, Kick is a creator-friendly platform that offers many categories for content creators to showcase their creativity, from Just Chatting to gaming streams and IRL broadcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, Kick streaming service works much like Twitch and YouTube Live. Viewers can interact with the streamer through Kick\u2019s chat feature and even send tips to show their support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While not as big as Twitch yet, Kick had over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitchmetrics.net\/overviews\/kick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1,642,801concurrent viewers<\/a> at its peak in October 2024. Quite promising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, what makes people consider Kick as the new streaming platform, even though it\u2019s still in beta?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kick streaming platform not only provides a place for live broadcasts, but also allows you to save live clips and upload them for on-demand viewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re used to popular streaming sites, you\u2019ll find Kick\u2019s interface and features a breeze to navigate. It\u2019s a complete package for gamers and streamers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And most importantly, if you want to earn money from on-demand videos, you should consider checking out Kick. What sets it apart is the attractive 95% revenue share for subscriptions, which is a great deal for anyone interested in channel monetization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only that, Kick stands out from other platforms because of its relaxed content moderation policy. This could be one of the reasons why it has gained over 20 million users fast and continues to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/07\/What-is-Kick-It-is-a-streaming-platform-that-allows-you-to-broadcast-online-in-real-time.webp\" alt=\"What is Kick? It is a streaming platform that allows you to broadcast online in real time\" class=\"wp-image-9001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/07\/What-is-Kick-It-is-a-streaming-platform-that-allows-you-to-broadcast-online-in-real-time.webp 666w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/07\/What-is-Kick-It-is-a-streaming-platform-that-allows-you-to-broadcast-online-in-real-time-246x300.webp 246w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/07\/What-is-Kick-It-is-a-streaming-platform-that-allows-you-to-broadcast-online-in-real-time-150x183.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/07\/What-is-Kick-It-is-a-streaming-platform-that-allows-you-to-broadcast-online-in-real-time-450x549.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/youtube-alternatives\/\">YouTube Alternatives<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Owns_Kick_Streaming\"><\/span>Who Owns Kick Streaming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kick.com streaming platform is owned by Easygo Entertainment Pty Ltd and operates under the name <strong>Kick Streaming Pty Ltd<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, let&#8217;s not forget that <strong>Tyler Nikman<\/strong>, a streamer known as <a href=\"https:\/\/kick.com\/trainwreckstv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trainwreckstv<\/a>, is said to own the Kick streaming platform. But, he acts more as a non-owner advisor and a regular streamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kick Streaming Pty Ltd is financially backed by <strong>Bijan Tehrani<\/strong> and <strong>Ed Craven<\/strong>, the co-founders of the popular betting website Stake.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you see that gambling content and the <strong>Slots and Casino<\/strong> categories are often the second most popular on Kick, you shouldn\u2019t be surprised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But does it mean that this streaming platform limited to just casino and gambling content? Or can you stream any type of content you want?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Stream_on_Kick_Streaming_Platform\"><\/span>What to Stream on Kick Streaming Platform?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In July 2024, Kick hit a peak with <strong>7,385 live channels<\/strong>, according to StreamCharts. This showed a lively and diverse community, providing many different types of content for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gaming<\/strong> \u2014 A rival to Twitch needs a section for gamers, right? Yes, many of Kick&#8217;s videos are about gaming, featuring famous games like Grand Theft Auto, Minecraft, and Fortnite. Top gamers like Ninja and xQc streamed these games and drew in thousands of viewers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IRL (In Real Life)<\/strong> \u2014 You can show your daily lives and connect with your audience through outdoor activities, travel vlogs, cooking demo, and fitness routines, and more. The most popular category in the IRL is Just Chatting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gambling<\/strong> \u2014 This category is quite controversial that makes some streamers think twice about going live on Kick streaming app. Unlike Twitch, Kick has a strong Slots &amp; Casino section with up to 152.1 million hours watched in April 2024 alone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Music<\/strong> \u2014 Musicians, singers, and producers can live stream their performances in the Music category. This involves sharing creative processes and interacting with fans in real-time. Content can range from DJ sets to songwriting sessions and music production tutorials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creative<\/strong> \u2014 Streamers can share talents like digital art, painting, crafting, or cooking in this category. For example, BobRossChannel streams painting sessions, and ChefMali provides live cooking tutorials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alternative<\/strong> \u2014 The category for content that doesn&#8217;t fit regular categories, focusing on unique niches like Cyber Security or Crypto Trading. You can also stream ASMR content if you wish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Categories-of-content-on-Kick.com_-1024x492.webp\" alt=\"Categories of content on Kick.com\" class=\"wp-image-9006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Categories-of-content-on-Kick.com_-1024x492.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Categories-of-content-on-Kick.com_-300x144.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Categories-of-content-on-Kick.com_-768x369.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Categories-of-content-on-Kick.com_-1536x738.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Categories-of-content-on-Kick.com_-150x72.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Categories-of-content-on-Kick.com_-450x216.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Categories-of-content-on-Kick.com_-1200x576.webp 1200w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Categories-of-content-on-Kick.com_.webp 1986w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kick_vs_Twitch_What_Are_The_Differences\"><\/span>Kick vs Twitch: What Are The Differences?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know what is Kick streaming, let\u2019s go deeper into its differences with Twitch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Content_Regulation\"><\/span>Content Regulation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who spend a lot of time on Twitch will notice that Kick streaming service\u2019s content categories are pretty much the same. They include gaming, lifestyle, and art among other genres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Twitch has a strong regulation against content that are not work or family-friendly. Particularly, ones that involve nudity and gambling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These adult topics aren\u2019t always bad, depending on how you look at them. But it\u2019s worth noting that, as of May 2022, Statista says the second largest group of Twitch users is those aged 16 to 24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Twitch\/status\/1572347129192132611\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">October 2022<\/a>, Twitch has banned certain gambling streams to protect its community from potential harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, what is Kick streaming&#8217;s position on controversial topics that Twitch bans? Kick allows gambling broadcasts. You can even find a &#8220;slots &amp; casino&#8221; category on its stream page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kick is also less forbidding when it comes to nudity. Its community guidelines rules out sexual-themed content, but live clips that show partial nudity like pool and hot tub parties are allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Streamer_Revenue\"><\/span>Streamer Revenue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Twitch and Kick support monetization. One of the main methods on <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-make-money-streaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to make money streaming<\/a> on both platforms is through viewer subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To start charging the audience with a subscription fee, you need to be an affiliate. So, what is Kick streaming and Twitch\u2019s requirement to become an affiliate?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitch demands that you fulfill the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have streamed for 8 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have streamed in seven different days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have an average of three viewers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain 50 followers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Kick\u2019s affiliate status comes with the prerequisites below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have streamed for five hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain 75 followers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kick-affiliate-requirements-1024x372.webp\" alt=\"Kick affiliate requirements\" class=\"wp-image-4840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kick-affiliate-requirements-1024x372.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kick-affiliate-requirements-300x109.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kick-affiliate-requirements-768x279.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kick-affiliate-requirements-150x55.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kick-affiliate-requirements-450x164.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kick-affiliate-requirements.webp 1092w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Kick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With that in mind, you could say that becoming a Kick affiliate is a little easier. However, what really sets the two platforms apart is the revenue split.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitch takes 50% of streamers\u2019 subscription revenue, while Kick only asks for 5%. So, if you ask, \u201cwhat is Kick streaming\u2019s biggest advantage over other platforms?\u201d, the answer is the amount of income users can get from viewer subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_for_Multistream\"><\/span>Support for Multistream<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another subject that makes Kick streaming service different from Twitch is users\u2019 ability to stream on multiple platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitch used to allow multistreaming. In June 2023, however, it stopped doing so. On top of that, the streaming service will take a termination fee of $25 for monetized users who wish to switch platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is Kick streaming\u2019s policy on multistreaming? Fortunately, Kick does not restrict its creators to broadcast on other streaming services. In fact, it takes the opportunity to take disappointed Twitch streamers in by offering to cover the termination fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/kick-vs-twitch\/\">Kick vs. Twitch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Streams_on_Kick\"><\/span>Who Streams on Kick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the benefits that Twitch does not offer, Kick has gained 12 million users until July 2023. Some of them are <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/highest-paid-twitch-streamers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitch streamers<\/a> who you may already know, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ninja<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>xQc<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amouranth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GMHikaru<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adin Ross<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CorinnaKopf<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While other prominent content creators switched to Kick for their reasons, there is more to the story for xQc. The streamer, whose real name is Felix Lengyel, was offered $100 million to join the new broadcasting service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Stream_on_Kick\"><\/span>How to Stream on Kick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know \u201cwhat is Kick streaming?\u201d, you might be interested in doing live shows on the platform. Interestingly, broadcasting on Kick is similar to how to stream on Twitch. Here are the steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit Kick.com and create an account by clicking on <strong>Sign In<\/strong> on the top-right corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you are signed in, click your profile on the top-right corner and click <strong>Creator Dashboard<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Creator Dashboard, click the <strong>Settings<\/strong> tab, look for Stream URL and Stream Key, and copy both.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open your <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/live-streaming-encoder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">live streaming encoder<\/a> and enter the stream URL and key. To stream on Kick, you need an encoder that supports RTMP protocol, such as URay Coder and OBS Studio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure that your output settings are up to your preferences. You may also refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/help.kick.com\/en\/articles\/7066931-how-to-stream-on-kick-com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kick\u2019s settings<\/a> for an optimized result.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go back to your Creator Dashboard and click <strong>Edit stream info<\/strong>. Set the broadcast title, category, and language. You can choose to restrict your live show for mature audiences too. If you are done, click <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit the live button on your streaming encoder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Kick_Streaming_Wrap_Up\"><\/span>What Is Kick Streaming: Wrap Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have learned what is Kick.com in this article. Kick is a new streaming platform that is obviously marketed as an alternative to Twitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though it has garnered popularity in just six months, Kick is still under development. So, we cannot say whether it has a promising future just yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, Kick might be an option for you who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Want to be able to earn more from viewer subscriptions. Especially, if you disagree with Twitch\u2019s 50% revenue split.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want to stream on more than one platform to reach more audiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want to be more free with what you wear in front of the camera.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the question \u201cwhat is Kick streaming?\u201d is answered, what do you think about this new platform? Are you interested in joining?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned to our Blog for more news and insights about the world of streaming and content creation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_about_Kick_Streaming_Platform\"><\/span>FAQ about Kick Streaming Platform <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715657304333\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Kick_better_than_Twitch\"><\/span>Is Kick better than Twitch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Both platforms have pros and cons. Twitch boasts a massive viewership of 140 million monthly users, while Kick offers streamers a more generous revenue split of 95\/5. Choose based on what matters most to you as a streamer or viewer.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715657322318\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_download_the_Kick_streaming_app\"><\/span>How do you download the Kick streaming app?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Just like Twitch, Kick is a web-based first streaming platform. However, to get the Kick streaming app, you can download it based on your device&#8217;s platform: Android users can find it on the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.kick.mobile&amp;hl=en_US&amp;pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Play Store<\/a>, iOS users on the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/kick-live-streaming\/id6446202561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Store<\/a>, and Windows users on the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/detail\/9nl9b54hwhpc?hl=en-US&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715657331723\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_hard_is_it_to_stream_on_Kick\"><\/span>How hard is it to stream on Kick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Kick streaming platform is like other live streaming platforms. Your success depends on your clear goals as a streamer and a bit of technical skills.<\/p>\n<p>The techincal aspects is relatively easy but the key is to create interesting content, connect with your viewers, and build a community. Since Kick is smaller than Twitch, there&#8217;s less competition but also a smaller audience. It&#8217;ll take time to grow your audience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-become-a-game-streamer\/\">How to Become a Game Streamer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715657372965\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Kick_Streaming_Safe\"><\/span>Is Kick Streaming Safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Kick is a safe platform with clear content guidelines. They don&#8217;t allow porn, violence, hate speech, fake news, doxxing, bots, scams, terrorism, or any other inappropriate content.<\/p>\n<p>Every channel is properly tagged to make sure the right audience see it. Just keep in mind that some content on Kick is NSFW and gambling content.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715657386447\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_Kick_pay_streamers\"><\/span>How much does Kick pay streamers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Kick gives streamers a 95\/5 revenue split on subscriptions, but your actual earnings may vary. Subscribers, viewer donations, bits, sponsorships, and brand partnerships may affect your earnings.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Trainwreckstv made <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Trainwreckstv\/status\/1634286818526117888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$16,047.85 a month from 3,470 subscribers<\/a>. That&#8217;s promising, but maybe not for new streamers on Kick.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715657397274\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Kick_really_paying_16_an_hour\"><\/span>Is Kick really paying $16 an hour?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There is no official confirmation from Kick as of May 2024. @RawMontanaKick posted a screenshot indicating that streamers might receive $16 per hour weekly in their new creator program. But, that was from 2023.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Twitch leads the live streaming service with a 71% share, but Kick is rising fast. So, what is Kick streaming? Kick is a live video streaming platform that has made big deals with famous streamers like xQc, even in its beta phase. 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