If you are streaming on Kick and want the “real” monetization tier, you are probably looking at the Kick Partner Program.
This guide breaks down the current Partner requirements, what each metric actually means in practice, where to track progress, and how to apply once you hit the benchmarks.
If you are still deciding whether Kick is worth building on, start with What Is Kick Streaming? and then read Kick Vs. Twitch for the big differences.
Kick Partner Program Vs Kick Affiliate (Do Not Mix These Up)
Kick has multiple levels creators talk about:
- Kick Affiliate is the lower barrier program that unlocks monetization features earlier. Kick explains the Affiliate path in their help center.
- Kick Partner Program is the higher bar and includes the “partner style” requirements most people mean when they search “Kick partner requirements.”
If you are comparing to Twitch, Kick Partner is closest to Twitch Partner conceptually. StreamScheme’s full breakdown is here: Twitch Partner Requirements.
Kick Partner Program Requirements
Kick notes these metrics are “subject to modification,” so treat this as the best current snapshot and always double-check your dashboard before applying.
The Current Requirements Checklist
According to Kick’s Help Center, Kick is currently looking for:
- Your channel must be Verified on Kick ✅
- Your channel profile should be properly set up (links, “About” section completed)
- 75 average live concurrent viewers in the past 30 days
- 30 hours streamed in the past 30 days
- 25 active subscribers in the past 30 days
- 250 unique chatters in the past 30 days
- 3 VODs in the past 30 days
- At least 250 followers
- You must follow Kick’s Terms, Community Guidelines, DMCA policy, and program terms
Requirements Table (Quick Scan)
| Requirement | What It’s Measuring | Why Kick Cares |
|---|---|---|
| Verified Channel | Basic identity and account trust | Quality control before monetization |
| 75 Avg CCV (30 Days) | Consistent viewership, not one spike | Proves stability, not luck |
| 30 Hours Streamed (30 Days) | Commitment and consistency | Filters out one-off creators |
| 25 Active Subs (30 Days) | Paying community support | Shows real audience buy-in |
| 250 Unique Chatters (30 Days) | Engagement and community activity | Kick wants active chats |
| 3 VODs (30 Days) | Content footprint | Helps with discovery and review |
| 250 Followers | Channel growth baseline | Basic audience foundation |
Where To Track Your Progress On Kick
Kick says you can track your progress in your Kick dashboard under the Achievements section.
That matters because you want your dashboard to reflect the metrics in the last 30 days, not “all-time.”
What The Metrics Usually Mean (In Plain English)
Average Concurrent Viewers (75 Avg CCV)
This is the hardest requirement for most streamers because it is an average across your streams, not your peak. One huge stream does not carry you if the rest of the month is quiet.
What helps most: consistent schedule, strong titles/thumbnails (Kick still surfaces streams heavily by browsing), and building habits that keep people in chat.
Unique Chatters (250)
This is not “messages sent.” It is unique accounts that typed in chat over the period.
What helps most: give viewers a reason to type:
- pinned question for the day
- simple chat games or polls
- viewer callouts and name recognition
- set “chat moments” (every 15 minutes you ask something)
Active Subscribers (25)
Kick’s requirement is “active subs in the past 30 days.”
In practice, you want recurring supporters, not just one night of gifted subs from a friend.
VODs (3)
This is the easiest box to tick. Just make sure VODs are enabled and your streams are actually being saved.
How To Apply For The Kick Partner Program
Kick’s Help Center says that if you are meeting (or exceeding) the requirements, you should email Kick from your associated Kick email address with your Kick username.
Kick also maintains an official Partner landing page on their streamer site.
Important Note About Approval
Kick explicitly notes that meeting the requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
So you should also make sure:
- your channel branding is clean
- your “About” section is filled in
- your content is consistently within guidelines
A Realistic 30-Day Plan To Hit The Requirements
If your goal is “Partner as fast as possible,” you need a plan that hits all metrics together.
Week 1: Build Consistency And Track Baselines
- Lock a schedule you can keep (same start time)
- Stream 5 days minimum this week
- Add a simple chat hook (question of the day)
Week 2: Engineer More Chatters
- Start each stream with a direct CTA: “Say hey in chat so I can greet you”
- Run one recurring segment that forces chat participation
- Clip moments and push them to short-form (anything to bring new chatters)
Week 3: Push Subs Without Being Weird About It
- Add 2–3 sub perks that cost you nothing (discord role, name on screen, etc.)
- Do one “sub goal night” with a clear reason (emote slot, new mic, community game night)
Week 4: Stabilise Average Viewers
- Reduce random games and lean into what holds CCV
- Start streams with your strongest segment first (do not warm up for 45 minutes)
- Promote streams earlier (at least 2 hours before going live)
If you want a cleaner monetization roadmap (especially if you are still growing on Twitch too), StreamScheme’s broader guide is How To Make Money On Twitch, and you can adapt the same thinking to Kick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Kick Partner Requirements Easy?
They look simple on paper, but 75 average viewers plus 250 unique chatters is a real community bar for most creators. Kick’s own list makes it clear they care about engagement, not just follower count.
Do The Requirements Change?
Kick says they are still in the early stages of the program and the metrics are “subject to modification.”
That is why this page focuses on principles (consistency, CCV, chat participation) and not gimmicks.
Should I Build On Kick Or Twitch?
If you are deciding between platforms, start with Kick Vs. Twitch, then compare the long-term path using Twitch Partner Requirements.
Chris
Chris is a marketing major with a strong background in small business and influencer branding. He applies his knowledge of content and promotional strategies to design actionable advice for new and intermediate streamers. When he’s not busy crunching analytics, he can be found in the salt pits of League of Legends.