Take Away Partner Status!
- How they should Revamp the Partner Program and let people lose their status
- PUBLISHED: 11-July-2025
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What is the Partner Program?
The Partner Program is Twitch’s way of recognizing the creators who make a significant impact on the platform. These streamers usually have a larger following, higher viewership, and generate more revenue meaning more money for Twitch as well. The program is reserved for those who meet certain requirements and demonstrate a strong level of influence on the platform.
How to Acquire Partner Status
The Partner Program is a prestigious status on Twitch that streamers can achieve by meeting specific criteria. To become a Twitch Partner, you typically need to:
- Stream for at least 25 hours in the last 30 days.
- Stream on at least 12 different days in the last 30 days.
- Have an average ccv of 75 viewers or more over the last 30 days.
Meeting these requirements allows you to complete the “Path to Partner” achievement, which is the first step toward becoming a Partner. Once completed, you can apply for Partner status through the Twitch website. Your application will be reviewed by Twitch staff, and if approved, you’ll receive an email confirming your new status.
However, it’s important to note that Twitch usually expects you to maintain these numbers over time, which is why consistent streaming and audience engagement are crucial.
There’s another path to Partner status that not everyone knows about: If you have a large following on other platforms such as YouTube or TikTok you can apply directly through the Twitch website. This is a great option for creators who are already established elsewhere and want to start on Twitch with some momentum.
Why Should You Lose Partner Status?
Partner status should be a privilege, not a right. If a streamer is no longer meeting the minimum standards for Partner status, they should lose it. This ensures that the program continues to reward active, high-performing creators and doesn’t become stagnant with inactive or underperforming streamers.
How to Lose Partner Status
Losing Partner status shouldn’t be taken lightly. However, Twitch should have a system in place to remove Partner status from streamers who no longer meet the requirements. The exact standards will always be up for debate.
Personally, I believe they should be similar to the “Path to Partner” requirements, perhaps slightly lower and evaluated over a longer period of time.
I suggest that if a streamer fails to meet the requirements for three consecutive months, they should lose their Partner status. However, if they meet the requirements again for three consecutive months, they should be able to regain it without needing to go through the full application process again.
My Suggested Thresholds:
- Stream at least 14 hours in the last 30 days. (not 25)
- Stream on at least 7 different days in the last 30 days. (not 12)
- Maintain an average of 45 viewers over the last 30 days. (not 75)
How to Revamp the Partner Program
In my view, revamping the Partner Program to make it more appealing to streamers is a must. Many streamers now feel that the only real difference between Affiliate and Partner is the title itself which, to some extent, is true.
That said, having Partner status is still a valuable way to show that you’re serious about streaming and committed to the platform. It helps with networking and building relationships with other streamers, sponsors, and brands.
Twitch could make Partner status more desirable by adding meaningful perks, such as:
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Discounts on TwitchCon tickets
A great way to show appreciation and encourage in-person community building. -
Instant access to Plus Program Level 1
Since Partners typically bring in more subs (and revenue), this would be a fitting reward. -
Early access to new features
Letting Partners test features early would help Twitch gather valuable feedback and make Partners feel more involved.
Final Thoughts
The Partner Program is a fantastic way to recognize creators who work hard and treat streaming as a career. However, seeing Partners average only 3 viewers sends the wrong message. It makes Partner status feel like a badge of honor from the past rather than a recognition of ongoing effort and success.
That needs to change.
Implementing a system where inactive or underperforming Partners lose their status would help maintain the integrity of the program and importantly, streamers who regain the necessary metrics should be able to reclaim Partner status without starting from scratch. This would show that Twitch values its creators and supports their growth.
What do you think?
Does the Partner Program need a revamp?
Should Partner status be lost if certain requirements aren’t met?
What do you think the requirements should be?
Let me know in the comments below!