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How To Unfollow Someone On Twitch (Step-By-Step Guide)

Avatar photoBy Casper Feeney March 21, 2021

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Twitch is a popular platform among novice and pro gamers.

Professionals share their wisdom and experience with games, and beginners find out what games they like or how they should play them.

However, as with any social media platform, there will come a time when you’ll need to drop a channel or streamer.

This article is a step-by-step guide for unfollowing a channel on Twitch through your computer or mobile phone.

It also shows you how to tell if someone has unfollowed you and why.

 

How to Unfollow Someone on Twitch with Windows or Mac Device

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If you’re looking to unfollow a specific channel, then do these simple steps:

1. Go to twitch.tv and sign in to your account.

2. Type in the channel’s username in the search box. Then, click on the username to open their profile.

3. You’ll find a heart icon at the top right. If you click on it, it’ll turn red and break.

4. The broken heart means you’re no longer following that streamer.

 

Sometimes, you want to clean up multiple channels rather than an individual account.

If that’s the case, go through the steps below to analyze your “followers list” and unfollow a few:

1. Go to your Twitch follow directory and sign in to your account.

2. Alternatively, you can use this link: “www.twitch.tv/YourUserName/following.” All you need is to put your own username instead of “YourUserName,” and hit enter.

3. A page will show up which contains a list of all the channels you are following. The most recent followings will appear on top.

4. Scroll through the list.

Once you find a streamer you want to unfollow, hover your mouse on their name so a green heart icon appears.

5. Click the heart, and it turns into a red broken heart.

If you refresh the page, you will no longer see the channel’s name on the list.

 

How to Unfollow Someone on Twitch with Android or iOS Phone

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If you want to unfollow a channel using the Twitch mobile app, here’s what you should do:

1. Open the app and sign in to your account.

2. Find the streamer’s channel and open their profile.

You can do this through the search bar or going to the Following tab at the bottom once you open the Twitch app.

You’ll see a complete list of the channels you follow.

The live ones are at the top of the list.

3. Once you’re in their profile, you see a purple heart.

If you don’t, tap on the screen for it to appear.

4. Once you tap on the heart, a message will pop open, asking if you’re sure you want to unfollow the user.

Tap Yes, and the heart will become empty.

 

How to Turn Off a Streamer’s Notifications

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If you plan to unfollow a streamer just because their channel’s notifications are bothering you or you’re constantly getting spam pop-ups saying they’re going live, there’s a better way than unfollowing them.

You can just turn off their notifications.

Go to their channel, and find the green heart icon, meaning you’ve followed them.

If you hover your cursor on top of the heart, it’ll turn red.

Click on the little arrow next to the heart, and then toggle off the Notifications switch.

This way, you won’t forget about the streamer completely, and you can come back to their channel and watch them whenever you wish.

 

Do Twitch Streamers Know If You Unfollow Them?

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Twitch won’t notify the users that you’ve unfollowed them.

However, there are ways to obtain your list of unfollowers on Twitch, meaning the streamers you’ve unfollowed can find out about you.

If it’s a major streamer, however, they probably won’t notice your name among all the others who have done the same, so

don’t worry.

 

How Can I Tell Who Unfollowed Me on Twitch?

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There’s no direct way to see who has unfollowed you on Twitch.

You’ll have to use secondary apps to find out the usernames.

Here are a few examples:

 

A. WizeBot

1. Go to the WizeBot website and click on the purple button that reads Connection.

2. Sign in to your Twitch account and click Authorize.

3. Click on the Streaming Panel.

4. Once you get to the website, scroll down the page and find the Analysis tab in the left menu.

Under Analysis, click on Lists of Channels.

5. Now, you can click on any of the following selections to see the usernames:

  • Followers.
  • Unfollowers.
  • Subscribers.
  • Unsubscribers.

 

B. Unfollow

Unfollow.io is a great website that lets you track several social media accounts, including Twitch, Twitter, and Mixer.

It has a seven-day free trial and a small monthly fee after that.

Signing up is easy, and it’ll show you the people who have unfollowed you or the ones you’ve followed but haven’t followed you back.

 

C. StreamElixir

StreamElixir is a multi-purpose website that allows streamers to organize and promote their channels.

One of its features is tracking unfollowers and individuals who haven’t followed you back.

It also lets you automatically respond to whispers or thank people who subscribe, cheer, and host to your channel.

You can create custom commands and monitor multiple streams and chats.

 

Typical Reasons Viewers Unfollow on Twitch

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Many people tend to obsess over their follower count or even get upset when certain people unfollow them.

That’s because you usually assume the worst, which is that you’re no longer useful or attractive to your followers.

While it can be true, this isn’t always the case.

Read the list below to find out why you’re losing followers and try to fix the problem.

  • Change of schedule: Sometimes, real-life could get in the way of gaming! The streamer may change their schedule so that a viewer can no longer tune in to any of their streams. Then they decide to stop following it. Maybe the viewer’s timetable has changed, so they unfollow the channels they can’t pursue.
  • Change of style: If a streamer changes their style all of a sudden, some viewers might not enjoy following them anymore. Sometimes, the viewers’ tastes change over time, and they decide they no longer find a channel interesting.
  • Decreased involvement: When a streamer grows and gains more followers, they usually lose touch with their initial members. They won’t be able to keep track of them and participate in more personal and friendly conversations. That could be off-putting for some of their older followers, so they decide to move on.
  • Follow for Follow scheme went wrong: Follow for Follow or F4F for short is a scheme that many streamers get involved in. The people who granted you a follow-back may unfollow you after you’ve followed them, resulting in you losing followers.
  • Questionable comments or remarks: Unfortunately, sometimes streamers make a comment in their chat box or on a live stream that doesn’t sit right with some people. They may have been offended or just want to show they don’t support whatever’s going on in that channel.
  • Channel decluttering: We can all imagine the sudden feeling we get to tidy up our feed. This tidiness helps us keep and focus on our favorite channels more easily. If someone has unfollowed you, it’s not always personal!

 

Monitoring Your Twitch Audience

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To monitor your stream’s viewers, revenue, and engagement statistics, you can use the Channel Analytics page.

Either click on the provided link and sign in to your Twitch account or go to Insights and then Channel Analytics while in your account.

The software will offer you the data from the last 30 days.

You can customize the date range by clicking on the date picker in the center.

Click on any of the icons above the graph to see its related data.

Here are some of your options to customize the graphs:

  • Average viewers.
  • Live Viewers.
  • New Followers.
  • Subscriptions.
  • Revenue.
  • Minutes Watched.
  • Time Streamed.
  • Max Viewers.
  • Unique Viewers.

 

There’s also a Revenue Breakdown option sitting beneath your revenue dashboard.

Analyzing these data can be helpful for streamers, especially after big game sessions.

You can find out which part of your work viewers enjoy and appreciate the best or which features to eliminate.

 

Growing Your Twitch Audience

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If you’re looking to expand your horizons and attract more people to your channel, you’ll have to follow a couple of simple guidelines:

  • Produce entertaining content: If you have a dry spell with gaining followers or if people are leaving your channel, you may be hitting a low point in producing quality content. Remember that every stream counts. You should keep every piece entertaining and enjoyable.
  • Brainstorm with your viewers: Start exciting conversations with your audience and chat with them. You can adjust the settings so that only your followers can chat and comment. This way, other people will have to follow you to join in the discussions, and you gain followers. Ask your followers what they prefer and brainstorm about what you should post on your future streams. Some people may have questions about how to ace a part of a game, or they might want to see what a game looks like before deciding to purchase it.
  • Add personality: Since Twitch is all about gaming and having fun, a serious and macho streamer won’t find their way into the viewer’s hearts. Try to be funny and interesting and create a likable personality for your audience.
  • Have a fixed schedule: If you stick to a daily routine and have a fixed schedule of when you’re going live, more people can watch your streams. They’ll make time for you at a specific time every day, and they’ll even get used to seeing you frequently. You can even notify your followers and tell them when you’re going live next.
  • Stay away from confrontation: If you create a friendly space in your channel and respect everyone’s opinions, people will feel safe, and they’ll follow you. No one wants to talk about unrelated topics in a place that’s all about gaming and joy! Try to steer clear of sensitive topics that might offend a specific group of people.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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1. What Happens If Someone Blocks You on Twitch?

If a streamer blocks you on Twitch, you won’t be able to whisper to them or refollow them.

You’ll be removed from their followers’ list, and you can’t send friend requests to them, purchase gift subs, or host their streams.

If you get banned, you’ll be removed entirely from the channel’s list, meaning your username won’t be visible to anyone in the channel, and you won’t be able to see any of the ongoing chats.

 

2. How to Tell If You’re Banned from a Twitch Channel?

If a mod or streamer bans you, you’ll only be banned from their channel.

To find out if you’re banned, go to the channel, and try to chat.

If you’re not successful, it means you’re banned.

If the following message pops up: “You have been blocked from using Twitch,” it means Twitch itself has banned you and not the streamer.

You won’t be able to chat in any channels unless you follow up on this matter with Twitch and get them to remove the ban.

 

3. Do Follower Counts Matter on Twitch?

What truly matters on Twitch isn’t your follower count, it’s your viewer count.

The best thing to do is to build friendships and interact with streamers who genuinely support your channel and watch your content stream to stream.

Contact them, invite them to your channel’s Discord server, play with them, and build a community.

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I've always had a passion for everything related to technology and innovation. I have a bachelor's degree in Information technology, and I built my first PC when I was 12. I enjoy riding my bike, cooking, and reading business books.

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