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The numbers are always changing and updating, but Social Blade has a tracker for the most followed streamers on Twitch. Many of these streamers are household names in the Twitch and streaming community in general, with many having brand deals, being involved in certain controversies, or just being generally quite popular.
xQcOW - 7,657,102 Followers
The fifth most followed Twitch streamer is xQcOW, also known as xQc. Previously a professionalOverwatchplayer on theOverwatchLeague team, Dallas Fuel, he was released from the team and now streams on Twitch full-time. As of February 2021, he has 7,657,102 followers and 56,406 active subs.
Those outside theOverwatchcommunity may recognize xQc from the numerous amount of controversies he has been involved in. This includes, but is not limited to; him making homophobic remarks about gay Houston Outlaws player Austin “Muma” Wilmot,stream sniping accusationswithin multiple games, and multiple incidents of explicit content during his Twitch streams.
Rubius - 8,326,978 Followers
Twitch’s fourth most followed channel is Rubius, who is very popular in a variety of Spanish-speaking countries around the world. There may not be many English-speakers who recognize him compared to many other popular streamers, but he still boasts 8,326,978 followers and 14,118 active subs as of February 2021.
Shroud - 9,003,164 Followers
The third most followed streamer on Twitch isShroud, a former professionalCounter-Strike: Global Offensiveplayer. He maintains a very solid popularity through both his Twitch and Youtube channels, providing his viewers with plenty of gameplay footage and commentary. Shroud’s Twitch channel has 9,003,164 followers and 6,691 active subs as of February 2021.
Fitting with his past as a professionalCS:GOplayer, Shroud has streamed plenty of the esports shooter, but his channel features often features additional shooters and other titles as well. This includes games such asPlayer Unknown Battlegrounds,Apex Legends, andTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege.
Tfue - 10,036,786 Followers
Like many popular streamers,Tfue has been involved with multiple widely-reported controversies. This includes multiple allegations of cheating, lawsuits, and the buying and selling of Epic Games accounts.
Ninja - 16,729,044 Followers
Finally, the most followed streamer on all of Twitch is Ninja, another streamer that greatly benefited from the popularity boom ofFortnite. His popularity has earned him money, fame, and connections to celebrities and industry professionals. As of February 2021, Ninja has 16,729,044 followers and 7,836 active subs.
Ninja was recently in an exclusive contract with the now failed streaming platform known as Mixer. With the closure of the platform however, Ninja has sincereturned to streaming on Twitchwith games such asFortnite,Player Unknown Battlegrounds, andValorant.
