As of 2025, there are over 7.4 million unique live streamers on the billion-dollar platform, Twitch. With a wide array of categories ranging from gaming and esports to IRL (in-real-life), Twitch attracts millions of individuals at any given time. But among the massive pool of streamers, who reigns at the top?

Twitch has a lineup of world famous content creators, and you might know some of them who we mentioned below. But before diving in, note that we measure the popularity of Twitch streamers by three key metrics: followers, subscribers, and hours-watched. Read on to find out who is the most popular Twitch streamer in these categories!

Most Followed Twitch Streamer: Ninja

For a long time now, Ninja has held the record for the most followers on Twitch. He is one of the pioneers not only on the platform but also in the live-streaming industry. Ninja’s rise in popularity began in 2017 when he streamed gameplays of the trendy shooter, Fortnite. His popularity skyrocketed more following high-profile collaborations with Drake and Travis Scott, and he essentially became the face of Twitch. Although new streamers are quickly catching up to his numbers, Ninja remains the most-followed streamer on Twitch with an impressive 19.2 million followers. 

Most Subscribed Twitch Streamer: Kai Cenat

If we are on the topic of popularity, Kai Cenat is a must-mention. He is arguably the biggest Twitch streamer right now, in terms of impact and presence on the internet. Cenat is known for his extravagant setups and entertaining content. On top of that, he often invites celebrity guests to appear on his stream including A-listers like Kevin Hart and Nicki Minaj.

In November 2024, Cenat broke the record for most subscribers on Twitch, surpassing Vtuber Ironmouse with a total of 728,535 subscribers. He broke the record while hosting a subathon called Mafiathon 2. As of March 2025, his subscriber count sits at 106,155, keeping him firmly ahead of any other streamer on the platform. 

Most Watched Twitch Streamer: Caedrel

Caedrel is a League of Legends content creator and official commentator under Riot Games. While he may not boast the highest number of followers or subscribers compared to some other streamers, Caedrel reels in consistent viewership - courtesy of him being the go-to commentator for one of the biggest esports in the world. On top of that, Caedrel streams slightly more than the average streamers making him a consistent source of LoL content. 

With a solid track record, Caedrel accumulates 10.7 million hours watched over the past 30 days - beating out larger streamers like Kai Cenat, xQc, and Hasanabi.

These are the most popular streamers on Twitch according to the three key metrics - followers, subscribers, and hours watched. While the numbers usually change over time, the three streamers have consistently held their positions at the top. Who in your opinion will be the most popular Twitch streamer in 2025?