Disclaimer: While Twitch viewbots may be common, they are against Twitch TOS and we don’t encourage their use. This list is merely a safeguard for streamers who are going to purchase view bot services even with the knowledge that they are against the rules.
There are hundreds of scam sites out that never produce the actual botting services and are designed to steal your personal details. This article is a shortlist of the most reputable companies in a notoriously volatile industry.
Best Twitch View Bots
Here is our list of the four best Twitch View bots:
1. Streambot [Fast Setup]
This is slightly cheaper than other options with their service focusing on subtle, natural-looking viewbots that might be just the push you need to reach affiliate. Streambot pricing starts from $15 a month for 10 live viewers.
2. Stream Chaos Bot [Cheapest]
While competitively priced and existing since early 2014, Stream Chaos Bot is poorly maintained, with the minimum package consisting of 75 viewers for $10 per month. While this is technically the best value for money, I feel this is a suspicious amount and wouldn’t recommend this service.
Best Free Twitch Viewbot
While there are no safe services for free Twitch viewers ViewerLabs does offer a complimentary free trial of their platform. The try-out gets you 15 viewers or chatters for 30 minutes.
How Streamers Using Viewbots Get Caught
There is generally not enough proof that someone is viewbotting to ban the channel. There have been exceptions where streamers have admitted it or have inadvertently opened the botting site while broadcasting.
That being said, while there may not be hard proof, it is often very obvious that a channel is employing bots. Most Twitch users can gauge the average amount of real activity in chat based on the number of concurrent viewers. For this reason, it can be quite obvious that someone is trying to tip the scales in order to get ahead. You can generally tell from the names of the bots or by reading what they message in chat.
Why View Bots Get Streamers Banned
Viewbots hurt platforms because advertisers are less likely to use the site if they know their ads won’t be seen. Twitch has sued a few viewbotting companies in the past and the industry fights back against them as a whole.
Scammers are Scammers
Many smaller unknown view bot companies will download software on your computer or ask you for passwords. While these programs may or may not do what they promise to do, they can also be doing other activities that are damaging to you or your computer.
Don’t ever download programs from sketchy companies, especially when you know that they are doing something looked down upon. Always keep your passwords safe.
Why View-botting Doesn’t Work Long-Term
In order to make it big as a steamer, you need to have a community that actively supports you. You can’t fake that or manufacture it with bots. In fact, if you are suspected of using them, it will be harder to grow a true following or network with other streamers who can help you progress your stream. It is counterproductive.
Instead of taking shortcuts, focus on creating valuable content for Twitch. People gravitate toward educational or entertaining streams. Practice engaging with the viewers you have and build a solid community with people who truly value what you are bringing to the platform.
Use the money you would waste on bots to reinvest in your stream as it grows. Offer good incentives to your supporters or upgrade your equipment to give them a professional-grade production. When people see you taking your channel seriously, they are more likely to invest their time and energy to help you. Many may financially support you as well.
Chris
Chris is a digital marketer 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.