Twitch Partner Plus, explained
Partner Plus is Twitch's better deal: qualifying streamers keep 70% of net sub revenue instead of the standard 50%. On identical subs, that's a 40% raise, which makes it the single biggest income lever on the platform.
What it pays
| Sub | Standard (50%) | Partner Plus (70%) | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 ($4.99) | $2.50 | $3.49 | +$1.00 |
| Tier 2 ($9.99) | $5.00 | $6.99 | +$2.00 |
| Tier 3 ($24.99) | $12.49 | $17.49 | +$5.00 |
Concretely: a streamer holding 1,000 Tier 1 subs earns about $2,495/month on the standard split and about $3,493/month on Partner Plus. Same subs, same viewers, roughly $12,000 more per year.
How qualification works
Twitch measures Plus Points from paid subscriptions: a Tier 1 sub is worth 1 point, Tier 2 is 2, and Tier 3 is 6. Gifted subs count; Prime Gaming subs don't. Hold the required point threshold for consecutive months and the program applies automatically, no application. The program has tiers of its own: a lower points bar unlocks a 60% split, and the higher bar unlocks the full 70%.
The fine print
Two caveats keep Partner Plus from being free money. First, the enhanced split applies to net revenue, after taxes, currency conversion, and app-store fees, the same deductions the standard split sees. Second, there's an annual cap on how much revenue gets the 70% treatment (Twitch has used $100,000 net); everything above it falls back to 50/50 until the year resets. For nearly every streamer reading this, the cap is aspirational.
What it means for your numbers
- Twitch calculatortoggle 50% vs 70%
- The full sub split50/50 vs 70/30 in detail
- 500 subscribers≈ $1,248 – $1,747/mo
- 1,000 subscribers≈ $2,495 – $3,493/mo
- 2,000 subscribers≈ $4,990 – $6,986/mo
- Every milestoneboth splits, side by side
- Make $1,000/month on Twitchsubs needed at each split
Frequently asked questions
What split does Partner Plus pay?
70% of net subscription revenue, versus the standard 50%. A $4.99 Tier 1 sub pays about $3.49 instead of $2.50. The Plus program also has a 60% level below the full 70%.
How do you qualify for Partner Plus?
Sustain the required Plus Points threshold for consecutive months. Paid subs earn points by tier (Tier 1 = 1 point, Tier 2 = 2, Tier 3 = 6). Prime Gaming subs don't count toward qualification.
Is there a cap on the 70% split?
Yes. The enhanced split applies up to an annual net sub revenue cap (Twitch has used $100,000). Revenue above the cap reverts to the standard 50/50 for the rest of the year.
Does Partner Plus change bits or ad revenue?
No. Bits still pay a flat $0.01 each and ad revenue follows its own terms. Partner Plus only changes the subscription split.