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

SubStandard (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

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.