Partner Plus changed Twitch economics
Partner Plus opened the 70/30 rate to any partner hitting 350 paid subs for 3 months — capped at $100K annual sub revenue. Above that, fall back to 50/50.
Bits and ads — underrated rails
A 500-sub streamer nets $1,500/mo from subs but $400–$800 from bits and $200–$500 from ads. Together 30–50% of sub revenue.
Sub gifts skew numbers
Gifted subs churn at 60–80% after the gifted month. Use rolling 90-day averages, not peak gift-bomb months.
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Read the guideFAQ
Does Twitch pay monthly?
Yes — on the 15th for the prior month, with a $50/$100 minimum depending on region and payout method.
Are Prime subs paid the same?
Twitch pays Prime subs at the Tier 1 equivalent — same $2.50/$3.50 net depending on your split.
What about hype train and charity?
Hype Train accelerates existing subs/bits — no separate payout. Charity goes 100% to the nonprofit.
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Last reviewed
July 2026. We re-check every figure on the platform on a rolling quarterly cycle.
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