Chat
First-time chatter
A viewer sending their first-ever message in a channel, often highlighted by the platform. Welcoming them well turns lurkers into regulars.
Related terms
- Lurker
A viewer who watches without chatting. Totally normal and still counts toward your viewership — lurkers are appreciated!
- Follower vs Subscriber
A follower gets notified when you go live (free). A subscriber pays monthly to support you. You want both, but subs are income.
- VIP
A special badge a streamer grants trusted community members. VIPs skip slow mode and stand out in chat, but can't moderate.