Requirements
| Requirement | Bar (last 30 days) |
|---|---|
| Followers | 25 (total) |
| Hours streamed | 4 |
| Unique broadcast days | 4 |
| Average concurrent viewers | 3 |
Twitch lowered these in its "monetization for all" changes, from 50 followers, 8 hours and 7 days. Affiliate unlocks subscriptions, Bits, ads and, since 2026, Twitch's sponsorship marketplace. Gifts received before Affiliate sit as a spendable balance.
Average viewers = total viewer-minutes ÷ minutes live
Example: four 1-hour streams with 2, 3, 3 and 4 average viewers average 3 viewers, which is enough.
Sources: Tubefilter: Twitch opens sponsored campaigns to Affiliates. Checked November 13, 2026. Platforms change these rules; your creator dashboard shows the live requirements for your account.