How to add it to OBS, Streamlabs or Meld
- Set it up above, then press Copy link.
- In OBS Studio, click + under Sources and choose Browser. In Streamlabs Desktop, add a Browser Source; in Meld Studio, add a Browser layer.
- Paste the link into the URL box and set the width and height shown under the link.
- Leave "Shutdown source when not visible" off. If it is on, live alerts and goals stop whenever you switch scenes.
- Drag it where you want it and resize it with the red handles. The background is transparent, so only the text shows.
It also works as a Twitch Studio, PRISM Live or vMix browser input. Gear that pairs well: a Stream Deck or a free OBS install. Disclosure. Your settings are saved in this browser, so you can come back and change them; after changing settings, paste the new link into the source.
How it fills
Each sub, raid or tip drops one coin; gift bombs drop one per gift (up to 20); big cheers and tips drop bigger coins. Coins bounce and settle with simple physics. The jar keeps its contents between streams until a mod types !jar empty.
Subs, gift subs, Bits and raids come from your Twitch or Kick chat. Follows, channel points and Twitch tips need the free Twitch connection; Ko-fi tips need the Ko-fi connection.
Frequently asked questions
What is a tip jar overlay?
An animated jar on screen that fills with coins as viewers subscribe, cheer and tip, so the whole stream can watch support pile up.
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