Video · 2011 · Amazon

Twitch

The byword for game streaming

Spun out of Justin.tv in 2011, Twitch is where streamers play live and chat reacts in real time — esports and the creator economy both grew on it.

Within this atlas it appears in 1 market: Russia.

Key facts

5 Q&A

What is Twitch?

Twitch is a video app developed by Amazon and launched in 2011. The byword for game streaming. Spun out of Justin.

Who develops Twitch?

Amazon. The product launched in 2011 and runs on iOS · Android · Desktop · Web.

In which countries is Twitch popular?

Within this atlas it appears in 1 market: Russia.

What is the official website of Twitch?

The official site is https://www.twitch.tv.

What kind of app is Twitch?

It belongs to the video category, alongside 56 other apps in this index.

Updated 2026-11-12

Cite this pageWorld Sites & Apps. “What is Twitch? Developer, launch year and countries”. 2026. https://abcvv.com/a/twitch.html