Ever wonder why some users on Twitch are able to chat continuously on a certain channel? Well, that's because of the VIP status and one of the benefits of the said role.
Still need more info? Here's a breakdown of everything you should know about it!
VIP Badges And Assigning Of The Role
The VIP badge is created to show appreciation and importance for the streamer's community and appears before the username in the chat room.
The channel owner has the power to assign VIP roles to certain viewers which will depend on their conditions. This can definitely be anyone— their friends, family, etc.
Other streamers prefer giving it to recognize valuable viewers for being a constant returning viewer, a top bits donator, a top sub-gifter, or a gaming buddy.
So, if you want to become a VIP on a certain channel, make sure to read any guidelines they post regarding choosing VIPs!
Benefits Of Having The VIP Status
No Rate Limits And Slow Mode
Rate limiting allows streamers to set a limit on how often users currently in the chat room are allowed to send messages. Slow mode, on the other hand, limits users to only send one message for a certain period of time set by the streamer or moderator. VIPs are not affected by this, meaning they can send messages as many and as frequently as they want.
Ability To Post Links
Most streamers prefer disabling regular viewers on posting links mainly to protect everyone else from malicious or malware links. VIPs are able to post links despite of it being disabled.
Unaffected By Any Chat Modes
VIP roles have granted access to followers-only modes chat and Sub-only mode chat, meaning they do not have to pay for a subscription to chat when the stream is set to this mode chat.
Limitation Of The VIP Slots
To maintain its prestige, Twitch limits all Streamers to only up to 100 VIP slots, regardless of how big a channel is.
This has become a hot topic among the Twitch community as they wanted Unlimited VIP slots for Streamers with big communities. Unfortunately, there are no news from Twitch to reward Unlimited VIP slots for certain channels so far.
Difference Between Being A Channel Moderator, A Subscriber And A VIP
While being a VIP has the immunity to chat and channel moderation settings, they are still being moderated directly. They are also prohibited from using other Subscriber benefits such as sub-only emotes.
A viewer can be both a VIP and a Subscriber at the same time. However, actual moderators cannot have the VIP role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I set a VIP role on my Twitch channel?
Only after completing Twitch's Build A Community Achievement will a channel be granted VIP status for its viewers. You would first need at least 50 followers and five unique chatters on a stream simultaneously to unlock first 10 VIP badges. You will receive additional VIP badges on each milestone you achieve until it reaches the limit of 100 VIP slots.
Setting a VIP role can easily be done using Twitch Chat Commands.
Is the role of being a VIP set to forever?
No. Current VIPs can be removed and a new role be assigned to other users recognized by the channel owner. Note that only the owner of the channel has the ability to add or remove VIP slots.
Are there any other badges on Twitch?
Yes, there are several other badges on Twitch that can either be assigned and bought.
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