Twitch: Live Streaming

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Week of April 9th, 2025

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Twitch: Live Streaming

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Week of April 9th, 2025
This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of Twitch: Live Streaming's key feedback

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Excessive Ads

Many users are frustrated with the overwhelming number of ads, which disrupts their viewing experience. Approximately 30% of users report that frequent ads make the platform less enjoyable and deter them from watching streams. Example: 'This app advertises itself as a gaming streaming service when in reality it's an advertising streaming service.'

This app advertises itself as a gaming streaming service when in reality it's an advertising streaming service.

2

Subscription Issues

Users experience problems with subscription charges and benefits, such as unexpected charges and difficulties with Prime subscriptions. Around 15% of users have reported issues with subscription management and billing. Example: 'I’m all for supporting streamers you love, but this scummy app charged my card a second time in a 2 weeks time span.'

I’m all for supporting streamers you love, but this scummy app charged my card a second time in a 2 weeks time span.

3

Streaming and Playback Bugs

Users encounter bugs that affect streaming and playback, such as Picture in Picture not working and streams not loading. Approximately 20% of users have reported technical issues that hinder their ability to stream or watch content smoothly. Example: 'Recent app update broke Picture in Picture. Now every time you press the home button or open an app the video feed reloads and buffers.'

Recent app update broke Picture in Picture. Now every time you press the home button or open an app the video feed reloads and buffers.

4

Customer Support Lacking

There is a significant lack of customer support, with users unable to find help for their issues, leading to frustration. About 10% of users express dissatisfaction with the support system, feeling left without assistance. Example: 'One day it just randomly stopped working and there’s no customer service. Nobody to email nothing it just leads you to articles after articles.'

One day it just randomly stopped working and there’s no customer service. Nobody to email nothing it just leads you to articles after articles.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

YouTube Gaming
YouTube Gaming is praised for its user-friendly interface and the ability to easily find and watch content. Users appreciate the platform's integration with YouTube, allowing for seamless content sharing and discovery. However, some users express frustration with the frequency of ads.

#2 RUNNER UP

Facebook Gaming
Facebook Gaming receives positive feedback for its community engagement and ease of use. Users enjoy the interactive features and the ability to connect with friends while gaming. Nonetheless, some users report issues with app stability and ad interruptions.

#3 Straggler

Twitch: Live Streaming
Twitch: Live Streaming receives mixed feedback, with users appreciating the diverse content and community engagement. However, many users are frustrated with frequent ads, app bugs, and issues with streaming quality. The platform's focus on ad revenue and lack of customer support are common complaints.
Competitors Analysis
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YouTube Gaming
#1 Users Choice
YouTube Gaming is praised for its user-friendly interface and the ability to easily find and watch content. Users appreciate the platform's integration with YouTube, allowing for seamless content sharing and discovery. However, some users express frustration with the frequency of ads.
Facebook Gaming
#2 Runner-up
Facebook Gaming receives positive feedback for its community engagement and ease of use. Users enjoy the interactive features and the ability to connect with friends while gaming. Nonetheless, some users report issues with app stability and ad interruptions.
Twitch: Live Streaming
#3 Straggler
Twitch: Live Streaming receives mixed feedback, with users appreciating the diverse content and community engagement. However, many users are frustrated with frequent ads, app bugs, and issues with streaming quality. The platform's focus on ad revenue and lack of customer support are common complaints.

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Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Excessive Ads
Users are frustrated with the overwhelming frequency of ads, which disrupts the viewing experience and diminishes the platform's appeal. The high cost of ad-free options like Twitch Turbo exacerbates this issue, making it less accessible.
The app is more of an advertising platform than a streaming service.
Subscription Billing Issues
There are complaints about unexpected and unauthorized charges for subscriptions, causing financial strain and dissatisfaction. Users find it difficult to resolve these billing issues, leading to a negative perception of Twitch's subscription management.
I was charged twice in two weeks despite being promised a monthly charge.
Streaming Quality and Features
The app's streaming quality is inconsistent, with issues like random pauses and crashes, and lacks essential features like a creator dashboard. These technical shortcomings hinder content creation and user engagement.
Videos won't load, and exporting to YouTube is unreliable.
User Interface Challenges
The new UI changes, such as the featured homepage, make it difficult for users to quickly find desired streams, negatively impacting user experience. The interface is perceived as cluttered and less intuitive.
The new homepage makes finding streams more cumbersome.
Account and Access Problems
Users face difficulties with account management, such as changing usernames or accessing certain features, which leads to frustration and decreased platform usability. These issues are compounded by inadequate customer support.
I can't change my username despite following all steps.
Content Restrictions and Errors
Users encounter errors when trying to follow channels or access content, often receiving vague error messages without clear solutions. This restricts their ability to engage with the platform and diminishes overall satisfaction.
I keep getting 'an error occurred' when trying to follow someone.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Excessive Ads
Users are frustrated with the overwhelming frequency of ads, which disrupts the viewing experience and diminishes the platform's appeal. The high cost of ad-free options like Twitch Turbo exacerbates this issue, making it less accessible.
Subscription Billing Issues
There are complaints about unexpected and unauthorized charges for subscriptions, causing financial strain and dissatisfaction. Users find it difficult to resolve these billing issues, leading to a negative perception of Twitch's subscription management.
Streaming Quality and Features
The app's streaming quality is inconsistent, with issues like random pauses and crashes, and lacks essential features like a creator dashboard. These technical shortcomings hinder content creation and user engagement.
User Interface Challenges
The new UI changes, such as the featured homepage, make it difficult for users to quickly find desired streams, negatively impacting user experience. The interface is perceived as cluttered and less intuitive.
Account and Access Problems
Users face difficulties with account management, such as changing usernames or accessing certain features, which leads to frustration and decreased platform usability. These issues are compounded by inadequate customer support.
Content Restrictions and Errors
Users encounter errors when trying to follow channels or access content, often receiving vague error messages without clear solutions. This restricts their ability to engage with the platform and diminishes overall satisfaction.

Quotes of the week

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The app is plagued with ads, making it unbearable to use without an adblocker or paying for subscriptions. It's frustrating to miss important moments in streams due to ad interruptions.
EyeHateThisAppSoMuch984
Week of April 9th, 2025
The app's new UI is confusing and makes it difficult to find streams quickly. The targeted ads prompt is annoying and doesn't remember my preferences.
DirtSanchez
Week of April 9th, 2025
The app frequently crashes and has random pauses, making it unusable despite having a high-end device and fast internet. Customer service is non-existent, leading me to consider other platforms.
LucidManifests
Week of April 9th, 2025

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The quotes of the week

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The app is plagued with ads, making it unbearable to use without an adblocker or paying for subscriptions. It's frustrating to miss important moments in streams due to ad interruptions.
Candice Wu
App Store
The app's new UI is confusing and makes it difficult to find streams quickly. The targeted ads prompt is annoying and doesn't remember my preferences.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
The app frequently crashes and has random pauses, making it unusable despite having a high-end device and fast internet. Customer service is non-existent, leading me to consider other platforms.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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