Top 70 Gaming Twitch Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 gaming twitch influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 104M combined followers. Median audience size is 497K (mean 1.5M), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 2% (median 2%). That is in line with (-0.1pp) the 2.1% gaming twitch industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 0.5pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 39.5% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $5,512–$19,343 and a Reel $9,426–$29,491 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.9× gaming twitch premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $27,560–$96,715.
Key takeaways for gaming twitch in September 2026
- Richard Tyler Blevins, Turner Tenney, Rachell Marie Hofstetter currently sit at the top of this gaming twitch ranking.
- Follower mix: 22.9% micro, 22.9% mid, 14.3% macro, 35.7% mega. Dominant tier: mega.
- Geography: 23 countries on the list, led by United States (21.4%) and Canada (7.1%).
- 29 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 29 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Claire Buu at 6.6%, which is not the largest audience (Raul Alvarez Genes at 17M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Instagram follower count can understate influence. Always check whether the creator’s real audience lives on YouTube or Twitch before you price the brief.
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Gaming Twitch Influencers ranked
1.
Richard Tyler Blevins ✓ Mega United States
@ninjaNinja is a YouTuber from United States with an engaged Instagram audience. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
12M Followers 71.6K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 2,528 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
2.
Turner Tenney ✓ Mega United States
@tfueTfue is an esports player from United States with an engaged Instagram audience. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
4.2M Followers 38K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 519 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
Rachell Marie Hofstetter ✓ Mega United States
@valkyraeValkyrae is an esports player from United States with an engaged Instagram audience. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
3.3M Followers 22K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 919 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Michael Grzesiek ✓ Mega Canada
@shroudShroud is an esports player from Canada with an engaged Instagram audience. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
1.3M Followers 7.8K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 377 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Raul Alvarez Genes Mega
@auronplayfeliz pero no mucho Twitch Account
17M Followers 143K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 957 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Abril Abdamari Garza Alonso Mega United States
@arigameplaysMe gusta compartir lo que hago en mi día a día. 💗👾 💌 Negocios:
12M Followers 65.6K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 5,659 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Juan Sebastian Guarnizo Mega
@juansguarnizoFenómeno viral 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 y 2025. Presidente de : Twitch Account
5.5M Followers 51.5K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 1,500 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Danyan Cat Mega
@danyancatsqVe el mundo a través de mis ojos🛍Lifestyle/ GAMING 🎮 Playmate 🐰 embassor 💋Player 2: 💌 Twitch Account
4.2M Followers 49.9K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 3,668 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Nicholas Amyoony Mega
@nickeh30🕹 Family-Friendly Fortnite Creator📸 My dog’s Instagram → 🇨🇦 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | Eh Team Twitch Account
3.8M Followers 22.1K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 5,591 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Benjamin Lupo Mega
@drlupoOld man who yells at video games. Twitch Account
3.5M Followers 24.4K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 6,366 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Timothy John Betar Mega
@timthetatmanHusband, father, streamer/youtuber. entertainer. Owe it all to the Big Man🚨 on all socials🚨 Twitch Account
3.5M Followers 32.5K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 1,621 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
Mason Lanier Mega
@symfuhnyTwitch Streamer & Professional Bot⚠️ on all socials❤️ Use Code: Sym Twitch Account
2.1M Followers 18K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 6,379 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Herschel Beahm Mega
@drdisrespectThe most ruthless, athletic competitor in video game history. Twitch Account
1.1M Followers 5.3K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 5,253 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Brooke Ashley Macro
@brookeabbgamer + streamer for || OR, LA, TX ||business email: Twitch Account
648K Followers 4.7K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 2,212 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Sonja Reid Mid
@omgitsfirefoxxcars | twitch | etc. on-camera🚘: C6 • NSX • GTR 💫 | 🛞: ✉️ biz: ⬇️ I like to yap about cars Twitch Account
361K Followers 5.6K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 3,429 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Slater Kodish Mid
@slaterkodishLa | live everyday on Twitch & Youtube Twitch Account
200K Followers 3.1K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 514 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
James Crowder Mid
@jamescrowder94🏆 Call of Duty World Champion📋 Head Coach of ⛳️ Wannabe golfer Twitch Account
138K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 5,720 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Zemie Ali Mid
@zemie_tvStreamer CreatorBusiness Inquiries: Twitch Account
124K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 1,599 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Nathan Schmitt Micro
@nbk_csgoProfessional CS:GO player, playing for ! Random pictures, CS lifestyle. Streaming on twitch.tv/nbk Twitch Account
88.5K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 806 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
J. Ethian Micro
@gg.report_FORB Gaming en 📞 📞 Twitch Account
64.7K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 5,535 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
Justin Ortiz Micro
@just9nortizFull time streamer and Youtuber | Twitter: | YouTube: Business: Twitch Account
43.4K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 7,872 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
Hylian Soul Micro
@hyliansoul✧ relatable gaming content & enthusiast ✧tiktok(34k) | twitch(5k) ✉️: ↓ check out all my links below ↓ Twitch Account
39.2K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 632 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Luxie Micro
@luxiegamesTwitch Streamer // 3D Printed a Baby // Probably Yelling // Twitch Account
38.4K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 861 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
Sinead Micro
@sinead.onyxHebrews 11:1 💜 Don’t Read My Diary album out NOW🫢✨Creator, Gamer, Music Artist 1/6 of Twitch Account
28.5K Followers 841 Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 8,108 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
Papi Blast Micro
@papiblastytPapi Blast is a gaming twitch public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
21K Followers 528 Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 2,823 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
Die Doni Micro
@die.doni📧 : Gaming Music Variety 😛 Twitch Account
12.8K Followers 227 Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 3,928 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
27.
Whin Nano Canada
@whinnaay😎 always w(h)inning at gacha & life! 🌈🇨🇦 toronto⭐️ 📹 live @ twitch.tv/whinnaay Twitch Account
7.6K Followers 279 Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 6,435 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
28.
Samora Nano
@samoraeu🌺Be you the full, beautiful.✨ Twitch Ambassador💜 Partnered Twitch Streamer📧 Twitch Account
4.5K Followers 134 Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 7,092 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
29.
Claire Buu Nano Canada
@claire.buu💜 💖Just a gamer doing gamer things🎮 Twitch streamer & YouTube content creator💫 Pokémon, gaming, anime, and much more! Twitch Account
3.4K Followers 125 Avg. Likes 6.6% Engagement 4,270 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
30.
River Morgan Mega Montreal
@river.hqCreating game reviews and gameplay clips as a gaming twitch gamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
2.3M Followers 12.9K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 5,382 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
31.
Sven Mwangi Mega Naples
@sven.tvGaming Twitch variety streamer from Naples. Posts about live streams, gaming setups, and connecting with an engaged community.
2M Followers 20.7K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 2,499 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
32.
Jackson Larsen ✓ Mega Lagos
@jacksonlarsenGaming Twitch streamer from Lagos. Posts about gaming setups, game reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.3M Followers 8.5K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 1,251 Posts Nigeria
Contact: via Instagram profile
33.
Taylor Jung Mega Auckland
@taylor25Gaming Twitch gamer from Auckland. Posts about game reviews, gaming setups, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.1M Followers 10.3K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 944 Posts New Zealand
Contact: via Instagram profile
34.
Casey Oliveira ✓ Mega London
@casey23Streamer and gaming twitch creator known for gaming setups. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.6M Followers 7.9K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 4,900 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
35.
Alexis Silva Mega Nashville, TN
@alexis41Content creator and gaming twitch creator known for tournaments. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.3M Followers 11.5K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 1,204 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
36.
Devon Bennett ✓ Macro Bali
@devon5Creating live streams and tournaments as a gaming twitch streamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
948K Followers 14.1K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 4,657 Posts Indonesia
Contact: via Instagram profile
37.
Caleb Ellis ✓ Mega Lyon
@queencalebCreating game reviews and gameplay clips as a gaming twitch streamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.8M Followers 20.3K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 5,525 Posts France
Contact: via Instagram profile
38.
Remy Nielsen Mega Orlando, FL
@remynielsenGaming Twitch gamer from Orlando, FL. Posts about gameplay clips, game reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.4M Followers 10K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 6,500 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
39.
Felix Kovac ✓ Mega Casablanca
@felix_kovacFelix is a gaming twitch gamer based in Casablanca, sharing live streams and gameplay clips.
1.4M Followers 11.7K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 6,528 Posts Morocco
Contact: via Instagram profile
40.
Adrian Zhang ✓ Mega Santiago
@adrianlifeAdrian is a gaming twitch gamer based in Santiago, sharing live streams and gaming setups.
1.2M Followers 15.2K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 6,468 Posts Chile
Contact: via Instagram profile
41.
Lena Morales Mega Manchester
@lena.moralesCreating game reviews and gaming setups as a gaming twitch streamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.1M Followers 9.9K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 4,390 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
42.
Yasmin Foster Mega Glasgow
@yasminmuseYasmin is a gaming twitch content creator based in Glasgow, sharing tournaments and live streams.
1.2M Followers 10.9K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 5,293 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
43.
Ingrid Hart ✓ Macro Chennai
@ingrid_hartCreating game reviews and gameplay clips as a gaming twitch content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
874K Followers 9.2K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 5,388 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
44.
Aisha Hansen Macro Denver, CO
@aishamuseCreating gaming setups and live streams as a gaming twitch gamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
589K Followers 8.9K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 167 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
45.
Greta Conti ✓ Macro Osaka
@greta.contiGreta is a gaming twitch variety streamer based in Osaka, sharing gaming setups and live streams.
585K Followers 8.3K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 6,819 Posts Japan
Contact: via Instagram profile
46.
Damari Rossi Macro Dubai
@damarirossiDamari is a gaming twitch streamer based in Dubai, sharing gaming setups and tournaments.
778K Followers 11K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 5,851 Posts United Arab Emirates
Contact: via Instagram profile
47.
Devon Nielsen Macro Toronto
@devon.nielsenDevon is a gaming twitch esports player based in Toronto, sharing game reviews and gameplay clips.
817K Followers 9.4K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 1,066 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
48.
Charlie Yoon Macro Brisbane
@charlie_yoonGamer and gaming twitch creator known for gameplay clips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
663K Followers 9.5K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 5,365 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
49.
Katya Cole Macro San Diego, CA
@katyaofficialCreating game reviews and tournaments as a gaming twitch content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
840K Followers 8.5K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 5,620 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
50.
Amari Lefebvre Macro Medellin
@amari70Creating game reviews and live streams as a gaming twitch streamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
511K Followers 6.1K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 727 Posts Colombia
Contact: via Instagram profile
51.
Madelyn Morgan Mid Brooklyn, NY
@madelynhoneyCreating live streams and tournaments as a gaming twitch esports player. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
457K Followers 9K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 1,360 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
52.
Beatriz Nielsen Mid Manila
@hqbeatrizCreating live streams and gaming setups as a gaming twitch streamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
483K Followers 7.5K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 2,918 Posts Philippines
Contact: via Instagram profile
53.
Sofia Kang Mid Honolulu, HI
@tvsofiaGaming Twitch gamer from Honolulu, HI. Posts about live streams, gameplay clips, and connecting with an engaged community.
383K Followers 8.6K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 6,087 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
54.
Hassan Mensah Mid Sydney
@hassan23Gaming Twitch gamer from Sydney. Posts about tournaments, gaming setups, and connecting with an engaged community.
457K Followers 7.8K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 5,541 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
55.
Elsa Schneider Mid Boston, MA
@elsahqGaming Twitch streamer from Boston, MA. Posts about live streams, tournaments, and connecting with an engaged community.
334K Followers 6.2K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 7,066 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
56.
Brooke Ellis ✓ Mid London
@hqbrookeCreating tournaments and gameplay clips as a gaming twitch esports player. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
426K Followers 10K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 1,812 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
57.
Reese Kim ✓ Mid Los Angeles, CA
@reeseofficialReese is a gaming twitch gamer based in Los Angeles, CA, sharing tournaments and gameplay clips.
243K Followers 4.6K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 4,917 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
58.
Gianna Hernandez ✓ Mid Dublin
@giannahqCreating tournaments and live streams as a gaming twitch variety streamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
354K Followers 6.7K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 4,863 Posts Ireland
Contact: via Instagram profile
59.
Margot Nowak ✓ Mid Copenhagen
@margotvelvetMargot is a gaming twitch content creator based in Copenhagen, sharing tournaments and live streams.
189K Followers 4.1K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 6,468 Posts Denmark
Contact: via Instagram profile
60.
River Jung ✓ Mid Florence
@museriverGaming Twitch esports player from Florence. Posts about live streams, gameplay clips, and connecting with an engaged community.
210K Followers 3.5K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 1,017 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
61.
Rafael Hoffmann ✓ Mid Seattle, WA
@rafael.hoffmannRafael is a gaming twitch content creator based in Seattle, WA, sharing game reviews and gaming setups.
160K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 3,698 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
62.
Alessia Carter Mid Rome
@alessia.carterCreating gaming setups and game reviews as a gaming twitch esports player. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
143K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 4,498 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
63.
Ali Bennett ✓ Micro Dhaka
@alibennettAli is a gaming twitch gamer based in Dhaka, sharing tournaments and gaming setups.
71.3K Followers 3.7K Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 5,804 Posts Bangladesh
Contact: via Instagram profile
64.
Kenji Carter Micro Hamburg
@kenjicarterGaming Twitch gamer from Hamburg. Posts about gameplay clips, gaming setups, and connecting with an engaged community.
91.8K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 7,600 Posts Germany
Contact: via Instagram profile
65.
Anastasia Tanaka Micro Cairo
@anastasiafitCreating game reviews and live streams as a gaming twitch streamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
94.4K Followers 3.9K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 911 Posts Egypt
Contact: via Instagram profile
66.
Aoife Robinson Micro Hamburg
@luxeaoifeAoife is a gaming twitch esports player based in Hamburg, sharing game reviews and live streams.
76.2K Followers 3.9K Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 4,850 Posts Germany
Contact: via Instagram profile
67.
Ren Li Micro Orlando, FL
@worldrenRen is a gaming twitch content creator based in Orlando, FL, sharing live streams and game reviews.
48.5K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 7,445 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
68.
Maria Rossi Micro Johannesburg
@maria.rossiMaria is a gaming twitch esports player based in Johannesburg, sharing gameplay clips and gaming setups.
33.5K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 6,459 Posts South Africa
Contact: via Instagram profile
69.
Sky Doyle ✓ Micro Prague
@skyitsCreating gaming setups and live streams as a gaming twitch streamer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
14.1K Followers 410 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 480 Posts Czech Republic
Contact: via Instagram profile
70.
Frankie Park Micro Boston, MA
@frankie.coFrankie is a gaming twitch content creator based in Boston, MA, sharing gaming setups and game reviews.
16.7K Followers 653 Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 7,576 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.9× gaming twitch adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $5,512 | $19,343 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $9,426 | $29,491 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $27,560 | $96,715 |
What this gaming twitch influencers ranking actually shows
Clips cut from real sessions beat posed “gamer lifestyle” photos. The Instagram page is often the highlight reel for a Twitch/YouTube engine. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2016 (average age ~8.2 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,016 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (75.7%). A meaningful secondary slice is Italian (4.3%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 12 female / 17 male (41 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 3 | 4.3% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 16 | 22.9% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 16 | 22.9% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 10 | 14.3% |
| Mega (1M+) | 25 | 35.7% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 15 | 21.4% |
| Canada | 5 | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 5.7% |
| Italy | 3 | 4.3% |
| Australia | 2 | 2.9% |
How to brief gaming twitch influencers
- Confirm the game they actually play this season — Instagram bios lag loadouts.
- Hardware and energy-drink brands should ask for a desk/setup shot plus a clip.
- Usage rights for tournament overlays need a separate line.
Formats that usually work here: gameplay clips, loadout/setup Reels, launch-day Stories, Twitch/YouTube recuts. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Gaming Twitch Influencers vs related lists
Gaming Twitch Influencers averages 0.7pp less engagement than Fortnite Influencers and has a larger median audience (497K vs 162K).
Gaming Twitch Influencers averages 1.2pp less engagement than Canadian Gaming Influencers and has a larger median audience (497K vs 122K).
Gaming Twitch Influencers averages 0.2pp less engagement than Minecraft Influencers and has a larger median audience (497K vs 341K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Twitch Influencers (this page) | 70 | 497K | 2% |
| Fortnite Influencers | 91 | 162K | 2.7% |
| Canadian Gaming Influencers | 70 | 122K | 3.2% |
| Minecraft Influencers | 90 | 341K | 2.2% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 70 ranked profiles (29 verified public figures, 41 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Gaming Twitch Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top gaming twitch influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 70 gaming twitch influencers is led by Richard Tyler Blevins, Turner Tenney, Rachell Marie Hofstetter. Combined they represent 104M followers, with an average engagement of 2%. 29 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this gaming twitch list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 497K followers, 2% average ER, 39.5% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for gaming twitch Instagram accounts?
For gaming twitch we treat ~2.1% as the 2026 industry midpoint (comment-heavy relative to likes; live platforms often matter more than the Instagram grid). This list averages 2%, which is in line with (-0.1pp) that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do gaming twitch influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.9× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $5,512–$19,343; a Reel is $9,426–$29,491. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these gaming twitch influencers based?
The ranking spans 23 countries. The largest shares are United States (21.4%), Canada (7.1%), United Kingdom (5.7%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these gaming twitch influencers?
29 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the gaming twitch list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with gaming twitch?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix gameplay clips, setup Reels and launch-day Stories. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.