In recent years, there has been an increasing number of female streamers thriving in the content creation industry. Although the scene is still primarily dominated by men, with plenty of work still to be done in terms of gender equality on the internet, there are a lot of women on Twitch and other streaming platforms leading the way.
The list below will look at some of the most popular women on Twitch in terms of viewership (hours x average viewers) as of September 2022.
Although Imane "Pokimane" is streaming less frequently recently, she remains the "Queen of Twitch." With over nine million followers on her Twitch channel, as well as an average of 16,000 viewers on her streams, she is the most popular female streamer on Twitch.
A while ago, Pokimane told her fans she was experiencing symptoms of burnout. Due to this, she decided to put streaming on hold for a while to focus on her mental health as well as creative projects on other platforms, such as YouTube. She made it a point to clarify that she had not given up on streaming.
Pokimane returned to Twitch on September 1 after being inactive on the site for a month and a half. Fans welcomed her back, and her recent streams saw 5,000 more viewers on average compared to the ones before her break.
OTK Twitch streamer Emily "Emiru" has made a name for herself as one of the top female streamers on Twitch, only behind Pokimane in terms of average viewership over the past month with 15,682 viewers. She also boasts a follower count of over a million.
Like Pokimane, Emiru began her streaming career primarily playing League of Legends. She quickly made a name for herself with both her gameplay and her cosplay. Since joining OTK, this content creator has streamed a variety of games,
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