Twitch is testing a new subscription feature called “Gift ‘Em All” that allows users to purchase subscriptions for every follower watching a stream in a single action. The platform, owned by Amazon, has previously experimented with other forms of gifted subscriptions, such as a feature that let users donate 1,000 subs at once. The latest experiment aims to expand on that concept by enabling users to gift subs to all active followers simultaneously. The “Gift ‘Em All” option works by letting users press a button to send subscriptions to every follower currently viewing a stream. While the feature is described as a “fun way to gift to the folks currently watching,” Twitch notes it is not always available. The platform explains that the tool is “available from time-to-time in a small number of channels and users” as part of ongoing experiments. However, not all eligible viewers may receive a subscription due to technical limitations like lag or latency in processing new followers or users joining and leaving the channel. The feature’s potential for large-scale donations is highlighted by the possibility of users gifting subs to hundreds of thousands of followers if a stream goes viral. A screenshot from Twitch shows a user could gift 200 active followers $998 worth of subs. This raises concerns about the financial impact on both streamers and the platform, as wealthy viewers could make massive contributions. The “Gift ‘Em All” tool follows controversy surrounding Twitch’s earlier 1000 subs feature, which drew criticism from a former manager who claimed the feature was added to “squeeze every penny” from users. Twitch’s Chief Product Officer, Mike Minton, disputed these claims, stating the feature was designed to simplify the process for users who frequently gift in large amounts.#amazon #twitch #mike_minton #gift_em_all #streamers
Twitch Subscription Gifting: Twitch’s new ‘Gift ’em All’ feature could let users gift subs to entire streams Twitch is testing a new feature that could transform how viewers support streamers on the platform. The tool, dubbed ‘Gift ’em All,’ allows users to gift subscriptions to all viewers simultaneously. Instead of selecting individual recipients, the feature automatically sends subscriptions to every person currently watching a stream and following the channel. While the feature is still in its experimental phase, it has sparked significant interest among Twitch users. Some speculate it could lead to massive donations during live streams, while others are intrigued by how it might handle streams with thousands of viewers. The platform clarified that not every eligible viewer may receive a subscription when the feature is used. Factors like network lag, latency, or viewers joining and leaving the stream at the same time could affect the distribution. One notable aspect of the test is the absence of a strict limit on the number of subscriptions gifted at once. For example, Twitch shared an image showing a user could gift 200 subscriptions for approximately $998. If applied to a stream with thousands of followers, the cost could escalate dramatically. This test follows the introduction of another feature last year that enabled users to gift 1,000 subscriptions at once. That feature sparked debate after a former Twitch manager claimed it was added to “squeeze every penny” from users who frequently donate large sums. Twitch Chief Product Officer Mike Minton refuted the claim, stating the feature was designed to simplify the process for a small group of users who already gifted large numbers of subscriptions. For now, ‘Gift ’em All’ remains an experiment.#twitch #mike_minton #gift_em_all #twitch_chief_product_officer #subscription_gifting
