How to Use Twitch Streamer Shouts
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Twitch rolls out its new Streamer Shouts feature
Twitch Streamer Shouts let streamers send messages to eligible groups of their own viewers after a stream ends.
You can use Streamer Shouts to welcome new followers, acknowledge viewers who arrived through a raid, celebrate follow anniversaries, thank new subscribers, recognize first-time chatters, and reconnect with other members of your community.
To use the feature, open Streamer Shouts, click Send shout, choose an available audience group, and click Next. From there, you can edit Twitch’s suggested message, attach a clip when that option is available, preview the Shout, and send it.
Streamer Shouts are different from the traditional Twitch shoutout system. A regular Twitch shoutout promotes another creator to your live audience. Streamer Shouts are messages sent to groups of your own viewers.
What are Twitch Streamer Shouts?
Streamer Shouts are messages created for groups of viewers that Twitch identifies based on their relationship with your channel.
Instead of sending one message to everyone, Twitch separates viewers into groups such as new followers, raid viewers, first-time chatters, recent subscribers, and people celebrating milestones.
Each group can receive a message relevant to what they actually did.
For example, someone who followed during the past week might receive a welcome message, while someone celebrating a follow anniversary could receive a thank-you.
Twitch also provides suggested wording, a message preview, and, for some audience groups, the option to attach a clip.
This walkthrough reflects the desktop interface available during my testing on October 1, 2026. Because Streamer Shouts are a new Twitch feature, options and availability may change.
What do Twitch Streamer Shouts actually look like in action?
Here’s a simple example. Someone watches your stream and subscribes to your channel. Twitch may then include that person in your New subscribers group. After the stream, you can open Streamer Shouts, choose the New subscribers group, write something like “Thanks for subscribing and supporting the stream,” and send it.
The subscriber does not instantly receive a private Whisper the moment they subscribe. Instead, once you send the Shout, Twitch delivers it through the viewer’s Activity Feed, where they can open the message and react to it. Depending on the type of Shout, you may also be able to include a Twitch clip.
So the basic flow is: viewer does something on your channel → Twitch places eligible viewers into a group → you choose that group after the stream → you send the Shout → the viewer receives it in their Twitch Activity Feed.
Streamer Shouts are therefore less like automatic alerts and more like short follow-up messages you send to groups of viewers after the live interaction has already happened.
How are Streamer Shouts different from Twitch shoutouts?
Searching for Twitch Shouts can get confusing because several Twitch tools use similar language.
Feature | Who it reaches | What it does |
Streamer Shouts | Eligible groups of your viewers | Sends a message to reconnect with your community after a broadcast |
Twitch /shoutout command | Your live audience | Promotes another creator’s channel |
Video shoutouts through tools such as StreamGood | Your live audience | Plays another creator’s clip during your broadcast |
A raid is a good example of how these features can work together.
During the stream, you might use Twitch’s regular shoutout command to introduce the creator who raided you. After the broadcast, a Streamer Shout can welcome eligible viewers who arrived with that raid.
The creator gets the live introduction. The viewers get the follow-up welcome.
If you’re looking for a clip player that displays another creator’s video during your broadcast, see How to Do Video Shoutouts on Twitch With StreamGood.
Where do you find Streamer Shouts on Twitch?
On desktop, Streamer Shouts may appear as an icon in Twitch’s upper-right navigation near other account and communication tools.
Opening the feature displays the Streamer Shouts panel. New users may first see an introductory screen explaining the feature.
After dismissing the introduction, select Send shout to see which audience groups are currently available.
Because Twitch is still rolling out and developing the feature, the location or interface may change.
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How do you send a Twitch Streamer Shout?
1. Open Streamer Shouts
Click the Streamer Shouts icon and select Send shout.
If an introductory screen appears, dismiss it to open the main panel.
2. Choose a viewer group
Twitch displays the audience groups currently available for your channel, along with a description and estimated number of recipients.
Choose the group that matches the message you want to send.
3. Click Next
After selecting an audience, click Next.
Twitch will open the message composer and provide suggested wording based on the selected group.
4. Write your message
Edit the suggested text so that it sounds like your stream and community.
Streamer Shouts do not need to be long. A short message that clearly acknowledges why the viewer is receiving it is usually enough.
5. Select a clip when available
Some Streamer Shout groups include the option to attach a Twitch clip.
Choose a clip that makes sense for the audience receiving the message.
6. Review the preview
Twitch displays a preview showing how the Shout will appear to viewers.
Check the message and attached clip before sending.
7. Click Send shout
When everything looks right, click Send shout.
You can also explore the available audiences, suggested messages, and preview screens without completing the send.
Which viewers can receive Streamer Shouts?
During testing, Twitch displayed eight Streamer Shout audience categories.
Audience group | Description shown in the interface | Clip attachment offered |
Raid welcome | Viewers who arrived through a raid | No |
New followers | Viewers who followed in the last week | Yes |
Follow anniversary | Viewers reaching a follow milestone | No |
First-time chatters | Viewers who chatted for the first time in your stream | No |
New subscribers | Viewers who subscribed in the last week | Yes |
Recent chatters | Viewers who participated in chat in the last week | No |
Regulars and more | A mix of engaged followers and people not seen in a while | No |
Watch streak celebration | Viewers with consecutive stream visits | No |
These groups give streamers several ways to acknowledge specific kinds of engagement without sending the same message to everyone.
A raid welcome can acknowledge a viewer’s first visit. A first-time chatter Shout can recognize someone who recently joined the conversation. A follow anniversary can thank someone who has stayed connected to the channel over time.
What do the numbers beside Streamer Shout groups mean?
The number beside an audience group represents the viewers Twitch currently considers eligible for that particular Shout.
It should not be treated as a complete follower, subscriber, or viewer count.
For example, the number shown under New subscribers may not match the total number of subscriptions a channel recently received.
Similarly, a number displayed beside Regulars and more does not necessarily represent every follower on the channel.
Treat these numbers as the audience Twitch is currently offering for that specific message.
Can you attach a clip to a Streamer Shout?
Yes, some Streamer Shouts support clip attachments.
During testing, New followers and New subscribers both included an option to attach a clip.
This can be especially useful for new followers who may have seen only a small portion of your stream. A good clip gives them another quick introduction to the channel.
Can you choose any Twitch clip?
The interface tested did not include a way to browse the entire clip library or search for a specific clip.
Instead, Twitch presented a small selection of clips inside the Streamer Shout composer.
That means the best-performing clip may not always be the most relevant clip for the message you want to send.
Clip options may change as Twitch continues developing the feature.
Are Twitch Streamer Shouts automated?
Streamer Shouts currently work as a manual messaging feature.
Twitch creates the audience groups and provides suggested messages, but the streamer still chooses the audience, reviews or edits the message, and sends the Shout.
The interface tested did not include automatic sending, recurring messages, or scheduling controls.
In other words, Twitch identifies the opportunity. The streamer decides whether to use it.
Can you send a Shout to all your Twitch followers?
Streamer Shouts are built around predefined audience groups rather than a traditional mailing-list system.
The interface does not simply display every follower with a Send to all followers option.
Instead, streamers choose from eligible groups created by Twitch, such as recent followers, raid viewers, first-time chatters, regulars, or people celebrating milestones.
Messages should therefore be written for the specific audience selected.
What should you write in a Streamer Shout?
Keep the message short and connect it directly to why the viewer is receiving it.
For example:
Raid welcome
“Thanks for coming through with the raid! It was great having you in the room. Hope we see you again soon.”
New followers
“Thanks for the follow! Here’s a little preview of what you’ve signed up for. Glad you’re here.”
If Twitch allows you to attach a clip, choose one that gives the viewer a good introduction to your channel.
First-time chatters
“Glad you jumped into chat! It was good having you in the conversation. Come through again whenever you get a chance.”
New subscribers
“Thank you for subscribing and supporting the channel. I appreciate you being part of this community!”
Follow anniversary
“You’ve been part of this community for a while now, and I appreciate you sticking around. Thank you for spending some of your time with us.”
Watch streak celebration
“Look at you showing up! Thank you for making the stream part of your routine. I appreciate you.”
For more on Twitch’s streak system, see Twitch Watch Streaks Explained: How They Work, How to Recover One, and Why They Matter for Your Community.
How often should you send Streamer Shouts?
There is no reason to send a Shout to every available audience every time the option appears.
Use them when the message has a clear purpose.
A raid welcome makes sense after viewers discover your stream through another creator. A follow anniversary has a natural milestone attached to it. A new-follower Shout can introduce someone to more of your content.
The goal is relevance, not volume.
Can you see whether viewers engage with Streamer Shouts?
Twitch says Streamer Shouts include engagement information such as message opens, viewer reactions, and aggregated performance data.
Those insights can help streamers compare how different messages perform over time.
Remember that audience size matters. A message sent to a much larger group may receive more total reactions without necessarily producing stronger engagement.
Do Twitch Streamer Shouts expire?
Twitch says Streamer Shouts do not expire.
That means a viewer may open a Shout well after it was originally sent.
If the message contains time-sensitive information, include an actual date or time rather than wording such as “tomorrow.”
General welcome and thank-you messages tend to age better because they remain understandable whenever the viewer opens them.
Why might you have no Streamer Shouts available?
An empty Shout history does not necessarily mean the feature is unavailable.
A panel may say No shouts yet while still allowing you to click Send shout and choose an eligible audience.
If no audience groups appear, eligibility may depend on recent viewer activity or milestones.
Some groups are based on activity during the past week, while others depend on events such as follow anniversaries or watch streaks.
If the Streamer Shouts feature itself does not appear, check Twitch’s current documentation and make sure you are signed into the intended creator account.
Because the feature is new, availability may continue changing as Twitch rolls it out.
Can viewers turn Streamer Shouts off?
Yes.
Twitch states that viewers can disable Streamer Shouts in their settings.
That makes relevance especially important.
A useful welcome, thank-you, or milestone message gives viewers a reason to keep receiving Shouts. Repeated generic promotions are much easier to ignore.
Streamer Shouts give creators another way to acknowledge moments that can disappear quickly during a live broadcast.
A raid might arrive near the end of a stream. Someone may speak in chat for the first time while the streamer is busy. A viewer may reach a milestone that deserves more than a quick message before chat scrolls away.
Streamer Shouts create another opportunity to follow up after the live moment has passed.
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