The Top Twitch Extensions Streamers Need

Over the last half a decade streaming has not only solidified itself as a prime form of entertainment, but also a fantastic source of independent income. But if you’re a streamer you’ll be well aware that juggling your gameplay, a bustling chat, a gloriously full discord server and plenty of unique streaming events can be challenging.

Fortunately, way back in 2017, Twitch game streamers a super power—extensions. These provide streamers with a wide range of additional capabilities without the hassle. Allowing an array of possibilities from overlays to giveaways.

With over 200 extensions, let’s run down some of the most useful ones you need to know about.

1. Streamlabs

Providing an array of tools and widgets, Streamlabs is a must have extension for streamers looking to enhance their channel and simplify their monetisation.

Working as an all-in-one tool, it allows streamers to give their viewers various powers. From earning loyalty points to voting in polls and even playing mini games, the functionality it adds to a stream is incredible. Especially thanks to its ease of use.

Streamlabs is available as independent widgets, downloadable from the Twitch Extension Manager, alongside Streamlabs’ own streaming app—Streamlabs OBS.

2. Stream Avatars

Speaking of involving viewers in the stream, Stream Avatars is one of the most engaging ways to do this. Allowing viewers to control small characters which roam the bottom of the streamer’s screen, while allowing them to perform different basic actions from dancing to fighting each other.

This can be used incredibly creatively to increase viewer interaction during a stream.

Better yet, you can even add custom avatars to keep with your channel’s aesthetic!

3. Amazon Blacksmith

Streaming with specific gear gets it noticed, meaning loyal viewers and fans are pretty likely to want to pick up the same pieces of gear.

Amazon Blacksmith allows streamers to easily monetise their channel by providing amazon affiliate links to be paid a commission for any purchases resulting from your links.

It’s worth noting that you’ll need to sign up to Amazon’s affiliate program separately, but once done you can easily connect to your twitch profile and start earning some sweet passive income.

4. Exclusive Content for Subscribers

Doing exactly what its name would suggest, this extension adds a panel where you can directly upload content only viewable by your subscribers. These can be images, videos stories and many other things.

Of course, this uploaded content still needs to comply by Twitch’s terms of service but rewarding your subscribers with extra content can be an excellent way to reward loyal viewers.

5. StreamLegends

If you’re looking to push interactivity to its limits, check out StreamLegends. Essentially featuring as an expansive mini game for all viewers to partake in, StreamLegends allows your entire community to create a guild and build a fantasy town altogether.

This is an amazing way to bring in a dedicated fan base, as working constructively on something can really build bonds and strong memories.

6. Crowd Control

Scanning through chat can be a chore if you’re topping even 30 messages every minute. So, when you get into the hundreds, it can feel impossible.

With crowd control, you can allow viewers to interact with you by sending challenges or help if they pay bits. With the extension currently supporting over 60 games, this makes it a great option for those playing compatible titles.

So, whether you’re playing Dark Souls 3, Pokémon, Minecraft or many more titles, this can be a great option for you. If you’re looking to get your hands on these or any other titles to expand your stream, head on over to Game Camp to get game keys at discount prices.

What’s more is you share the tips with the developers of the title you’re playing allowing you to give back a little.

7. OWN3D Design Panels

If you’re still starting out, designing your entire twitch page can feel like a mountain to climb. That’s where OWN3D Design Panels come in.

This extension gives you access to a variety of eye-catching panels, which can add a premium feel to your stream without needing to put in the hours. From still graphics to full motion animated panels, OWN3D Design Panels will have all you need.

8. Prime Sub and Loot Reminder

Simple but incredibly effective, the Prime Sub and Loot Reminder extension does something so basic that it may sound like you don’t need it—it reminds Prime subscribers that they have a Prime subscription. Reminding viewers that they can reap the benefits from that.

While this may seem nonsensical, reminding viewers that they can prime sub for free can be the difference between a small stream of growth and an avalanche.

So, this is the perfect extension to set up to benefit both you and your viewers.

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