How to Add Tags on Twitch [Plus the Best Twitch Tags in 2024]

The Best Twitch Tags in 2024 [In Different Categories]

Tags can vary wildly depending on what genre and category you stream on. Make sure to always use relevant tags to your stream and what you are streaming (e.g. If traveling and streaming IRL, use the country you’re in as a tag).

Gaming Tags

When it comes to gaming, be on the lookout for what the popular games are and if you’re playing said games use them as tags (e.g. GTA V, Lethal Company, League of Legends, Valorant, Counter-Strike). You can also add tags that describe those games’  genres or trends (e.g. FPS for Valorant and CS2, RP for GTA V, etc). Lastly, make sure to include relevant gaming community tags if they describe your stream - Esports, Speedrunning, tournament specific ones and more.

Creative Content Tags

Streamers on the Creative side of Twitch often use the tags related to what their skill is. These can be Illustration, Animation, Music, Cooking and even Coding. Twitch does not classify Music within its Creative tab but, if you’re a musician you can use tags that describe your skills as well or genre (Singer, Piano, Guitar, DJ, HipHop, Jazz, Rock, MusicProduction, etc).

Creatives on Twitch can also add Commissions to their tags if they are live streaming works made for clients (which can be and often are viewers). Some other tags that can be relevant for creative streamers are Handmade, DIY, Artistic, DigitalArt - be specific. There are a ton of different creative skills and this is one of the broader sides of Twitch it is even more important that you are specific when adding tags to your channel.

Pay attention to the trends and use them to your advantage. One way you can do this is by tackling trendy topics within your art - draw pop culture video game characters, cover music from popular movies or shows. There’s a ton you can do to stand out.

IRL and Just Chatting Tags

If you’re an IRL streamer always mention what type of IRL content you make - is it Traveling? Sports? Animals? Go into detail within those categories (e.g. Travelling - Australia, Sports - Football, Animals - Vet). Just Chatting is widely used by most streamers but even though this category is somewhat saturated, you can still use tags to differentiate yourself here. Focus on your category - Podcasts, ASMR, Politics, Science & Technology - and go into more detail about what the topics you are discussing are or what your stream’s format is. Once again, trends are your friends. Is the World Cup taking place at the moment? Do a soccer stream and use Soccer as a tag. New scientific breakthrough? Cover it and add it as a tag to your stream. 

Audience Engagement Tags

As Twitch keeps adding more and more interactive tools for streamers to engage their audience, mentioning this can be a good differentiator. Mention stuff like Polls, QnA, AMA, Predictions, etc. Tags like these inform viewers that you care about fostering a sense of community and that they can have an impact on your stream, feeling directly involved in the content.

Special Event and Promotional Tags

If a huge event is taking place and you are participating in it or co-hosting use it as a tag. Big Esports tournaments like League of Legends’ Worlds, Counter-Strike’s Majors can be a great way to attract viewers. Events like TwitchCon, The Game Awards, Comic Con… you name it. These tags can be great for viewers that want to feel part of these events from the comfort of their home or see their favorite streamers react to huge announcements. For big launches you can also use tags like LaunchParty, Countdown and Exclusive.

Language Tags

Last but not least we’ve got Language tags. Language tags essentially tell viewers the languages that you and your chat speak. If you’re an English-speaking streamer, simply add English. Same goes for all other languages. You can also specify regions when relevant.

Keep experimenting with new tags and you can always go back to Analytics, check the Tags panel and see what tags are bringing you the most viewers. Above all else - cover trendy topics in your stream and choose tags that are relevant to them.

Thank You for Tagging Along

Optimizing your Twitch channel with relevant tags is crucial for standing out amidst the vast sea of streams. By following the simple steps outlined in this guide, you can easily add tags to your stream, broadening your reach and attracting more viewers. Remember to stay specific, experiment with different tags, and capitalize on trending topics within your niche. Be strategic with your tags and slowly but surely your audience will find you. To speed up the process start converting your Twitch clips to TikToks, Shorts and Reels and sharing them on socials in minutes with Framedrop.