Welcome back to our weekly update on the Twitch streaming platform! In this edition, we dive into the charts for calendar week 26 and uncover the exciting shifts and notable differences compared to the previous week. From peak viewership to average streamers and top streamers, let's explore the trends and highlights that defined the Twitch landscape in the past week.

Peak Viewers by Category/Games

Taking a look at the peak viewership for week 26, we observe some intriguing changes. The category "Just Chatting" continues to dominate the charts, maintaining its position at the top with 630,981 peak viewers. However, "VALORANT" shows a remarkable surge, securing the second spot with 608,092 peak viewers. This marks a significant increase compared to the previous week, indicating a rise in popularity for this fast-paced tactical shooter.

Meanwhile, "League of Legends" holds steady in the third position with 430,055 peak viewers, followed closely by "Fortnite" with 353,128 peak viewers. It's worth noting the rise of "Special Events" this week, which claims the fifth spot with 340,009 peak viewers, suggesting the engagement of Twitch viewers in unique and exclusive streaming events.

Average Streamers by Category/Games

Analyzing the average number of streamers across different categories and games, "Fortnite" maintains its lead in week 26, with an average of 5,527 streamers. However, we observe a slight decline in the average number of streamers for this popular battle royale game, indicating a potential shift in content creation focus among Twitch streamers.

"VALORANT" follows closely behind with 4,546 streamers, reaffirming its position as a favorite among both streamers and viewers. Other notable contenders include "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II" with 4,097 streamers, and the ever-popular "Just Chatting" category with 4,065 streamers.

Top Streamers by Avg. Viewers

Moving on to the top streamers of the week based on average viewership, "xQc" takes the lead with an impressive average of 79,097 viewers. This Canadian streamer consistently captures the attention of his audience with his entertaining and engaging content.

Close behind is "CEOGaming" with an average of 48,744 viewers, showcasing the allure of competitive gaming and esports events on Twitch. "Mizkif" secures the third spot with an average of 38,386 viewers, bringing his unique blend of humor and gaming to captivate his dedicated fanbase.

Top Streamers Comparison to Last Week

Comparing the top streamers' average viewership to the previous week, we observe several noteworthy changes. "CEOGaming" and "Mizkif" remain strong performers, maintaining their positions in the top three. "Baiano" and "coscu" also continue to impress, occupying the fourth and fifth spots respectively.

However, we see a significant increase in average viewership for "xQc" this week, jumping from 19,707 to an impressive 79,097 viewers. This surge in popularity reflects the dynamic nature of Twitch and the ability of streamers to captivate audiences with their content. On the other hand, "Cellbit" experiences a decline in average viewership, while "IlloJuan" faces a decrease as well.

Top Streamers by Watchtime

Lastly, let's explore the top streamers by watchtime in week 26. "다주" takes the lead, capturing an astounding 682,762,800 minutes of watchtime, demonstrating the strong engagement of their viewers. "Fextralife" closely follows with 663,389,400 minutes, showcasing the appeal of their interactive and informative streams.

Other notable streamers include "summit1g" with 617,396,400 minutes and "casimito" with 575,152,800 minutes. These streamers' ability to captivate their audience and create compelling content contributes to their strong watchtime metrics.

Conclusion

Calendar week 26 brought us exciting changes and shifts in the Twitch charts. "VALORANT" gained traction and surged in popularity, while "xQc" dominated the top streamers' list with a remarkable increase in average viewership. It's fascinating to witness the dynamic nature of Twitch and how streamers continue to captivate audiences with their engaging content.

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Note: The data provided is based on calendar week 26 and may be subject to fluctuations and changes.

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