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The Times of India
The Times of India
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Sumit Roy

Kick’s new feature lets streamers hide live viewer numbers from streams

Kick has added a new feature that changes how streams look for viewers. The platform now allows streamers to hide the live viewer count during broadcasts. This means people watching a stream may no longer see how many others are watching at the same time. The feature is optional, so each streamer can choose whether to show or hide this number.

This change represents a much larger trend of how streaming services approach numbers and attention. Up until now, the number of viewers was always transparent and had been an important factor in determining the content people viewed. Kick’s new update gives creators more control over what is shown on their stream page, especially during live broadcasts.

Kick’s update lets creators hide live viewer numbers during streams

The new feature from Kick is simple but important. Streamers can now turn off the live viewer number if they do not want the audience to see it. This number usually shows how many people are watching a stream at that exact moment. It often affects how viewers behave online.

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