I've been streaming on Twitch for about 6 months now, and I'm struggling to grow my audience. I came across some services online that offer to sell Twitch followers. Has anyone here Buy Twitch Followers » ? If so, what was your experience? Did it actually help your channel grow, or is it a waste of money?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Reply: StreamerQueen Posted on June 1, 2024, 10:15 AM

Hey Gamer12345,

I actually tried buying followers a while back. While my follower count increased, I didn't see any improvement in my engagement or viewership. The followers I bought were mostly bots, so they didn’t interact with my content at all. It might make your channel look more popular at a glance, but it doesn’t translate into a genuine, engaged community. I’d recommend focusing on organic growth strategies instead.

Reply: TechGuru99 Posted on June 1, 2024, 10:45 AM

I agree with StreamerQueen. Buying followers can be tempting, but it often leads to a bunch of inactive or fake accounts following you. Twitch's algorithms are pretty good at detecting these fake accounts, and they can end up removing them, which would be a waste of your money. Plus, it could harm your channel’s reputation if viewers realize your followers aren’t genuine.

Instead, try collaborating with other streamers, improving your content quality, and promoting your streams on social media. Building a real community takes time, but it’s worth it in the long run.

Reply: NinjaSkills Posted on June 1, 2024, 11:00 AM

Hey,

I actually had a different experience. I bought a small number of followers to give my channel a bit of a boost and make it look more attractive to new viewers. While it didn’t help with engagement directly, it did make my channel seem more popular, which encouraged more real viewers to stick around and follow me. However, I still had to put in a lot of effort to keep those new viewers engaged. So, it can work as a short-term strategy, but you can’t rely on it for actual growth.

Reply: PixelPusher Posted on June 1, 2024, 11:30 AM

In my opinion, buying followers is a risky move. Twitch’s terms of service prohibit this kind of activity, and if they catch you, your account could get banned. I’ve seen it happen to a few people in my network. It’s better to avoid shortcuts and focus on creating great content. Engage with your viewers, use proper tags, stream regularly, and network with other streamers. It takes time, but it’s the best way to build a loyal audience.

Reply: StreamingSuccess Posted on June 1, 2024, 11:45 AM

I tried it once out of curiosity. While it did increase my follower count, it felt like an empty victory because none of those followers were real. They didn’t chat, didn’t participate in my streams, and definitely didn’t support my channel financially. If you’re looking for quick numbers, it might do the trick, but for real growth, you’re better off investing your time in learning SEO for Twitch, improving your stream quality, and engaging with your community.

Reply: ProGamerX Posted on June 1, 2024, 12:00 PM

I've considered it too, but after reading these replies, I'm convinced it’s not the way to go. Thanks for sharing your experiences, everyone. Looks like I’ll be sticking to organic growth methods. Time to step up my streaming game!

OP: Gamer12345 Posted on June 1, 2024, 12:15 PM

Thanks for all the feedback! I guess I’ll hold off on buying followers and focus on improving my content and engagement. Appreciate the advice!