Twitch Live

Twitch TV extension for displaying a user's favorite channels which are currently live.

Twitch Live - Google Chrome Extension for Live Twitch.tv Streams

'Twitch Live' is a Google Chrome extension specifically designed for Twitch.tv viewers. The extension allows users to keep an eye on their preferred channels, displaying which are currently live. The extension also offers the added perk of sending notifications whenever a favored stream goes live. The minimalist Twitch Live icon, once installed and pinned, is easily spotted in the corner of your browser and with a single click, you will have a view of which among your favorite Twitch.tv streams are live. The extension requires logging in for personalized viewing and has been optimized to work with recent Twitch APIs.

Extension stats

Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.34
(537)
Version: 2.0.2 (Last updated: 2022-03-09)
Creation date: 2019-07-28
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*.twitch.tv/*
  • contextMenus
  • identity
Size: 58.78K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Twitch Live (v2.0.1)
4.09 (33) 3,423+
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Twitch Live

Twitch TV extension for displaying a user's favorite channels which are currently live.

NOTE: Version 2.0.1 is a beta. Please report any issues.

Twitch Live is a browser extension for Google Chrome that makes it easy to check which of your favorite Twitch.tv channels are currently live. You can also configure the extension to send you a notification when one of your favorite streams goes online.

Extension was developed by Mike Chambers. Design by Ben Griffith.

Once the extension has been installed it will place a small monitor / TV icon on the top right of your browser window. NOTE YOU MUST NOW PIN THE EXTENSION IN CHROME IN ORDER TO SEE THE ICON. Open the options tab by right clicking the icon, and selecting options. Once the options tab is open, enter your Twitch.tv user name, and click save.

You can then view which of your favorite Twitch.tv streams are online by clicking the Twitch Live icon in the browser window.

This extension was originally part of the JTV Live extension for Justin.tv but has been split off into its own extension.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Clean and organized interface
  • Works as advertised
  • Developer continues to update the extension
  • Functioned well for years before recent issues
Cons
  • Suspicious login process raises security concerns
  • Issues with functionality in Edge
  • Some users experience crashes with multiple streams
  • Requires full login instead of just username
  • Barebones aesthetic lacks customization options
Most mentioned
  • Security concerns regarding the login process
  • Extension used to work well but now has issues
  • Desire for better aesthetics, including a dark mode
  • Functionality issues reported after Twitch API change
  • Positive remarks on continuing updates from the developer
User reviews
Clair et precis

Лучшее расширение для анонсов с твича, ничего лишнего.

excellent stuff, but i remember a notification being an option. is that setting the tickbox?
by himei Peppermint, 2023-12-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Twitch Live requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Twitch Live has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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