With over 30 million daily viewers, 140 million streams per month and more than 8.2 million streamers in total, Twitch has firmly established its position as a major medium for gamers. The main purpose of the platform is to connect gaming enthusiasts, who can show their gameplay skills to the community or enjoy the gaming experience of others. Despite the stereotype that gaming is a “men’s world”, there is a considerable number of famous female Twitch streamers who can easily shatter this myth.

Currently, Twitch hosts around 35% of female streamers, who showcase their talent to a huge audience of fans.

Who are the most impactful female gaming influencers and how do brands collaborate with them to promote their products on Twitch? Here are the 15 most popular female Twitch streamers your brand can partner with.

1. Pokimane

Pokimane is one of the most famous female gaming influencers. Her nickname is a combination of Pokemon, which she likes, and Imane, her real name. She streams videos not only on Twitch but also on YouTube, staying ultimately successful on both. An exclusive style of videos and bright personality earned her over 7.9 million followers and 184 million views on Twitch.

Pokimane’s talent and significant popularity drive attention from multiple brands that are willing to collaborate with her. One of the influencer’s ongoing partnerships is with HyperX – a gaming hardware manufacturer.

On average, Pokimane streams around 5 hours a day. Her favorite games include Fortnite, League of Legends, Grand Theft Auto V, Apex Legends, Teamfight Tactics, and others.

2. Amouranth

Amouranth is currently holding second place in the ranking of female Twitch streamers. Kaitlyn Siragusa, the USA gamer, created her Twitch account in 2016 and gained popularity as a sexy cosplayer. Currently, Amouranth has over 3.6 million followers, she streams ASMR and games, like Apex Legends and Mario Kart.

The streamer has a strong impact on her followers, which contributes to her popularity among brands. La King’s confectionery and a number of other companies collaborate with Amouranth.

3. Loserfruit

Loserfruit is a talented video game streamer, who plays numerous games on Twitch. Most frequently you can find her playing League of Legends, Fortnite, Call of Duty, the Sims 4, or Deceit. Kathleen, a Twitch streamer from Melbourne, Australia, joined the platform in March 2013.

Since then, her performance is rapidly and continuously enhancing, so now she can boast over 2.5 million followers and around 51 million views. The streamer is proudly supported by KFC and a plethora of other companies.

4. IamCristinini

With nearly 2.3 million followers, IamCristinini is certainly the most popular Spanish-language female gamer, although she speaks a little English sometimes depending on what she’s doing. This popularity has gained her a Twitch partnership.

IamCristinini spends the most time in Grand Theft Auto V, with League of Legends a close second. She also spends a surprising amount of her time in Just Chatting and dabbles a bit in Minecraft. Along with 60 other streamers, she recently earned a sponsorship from Crunchyroll.

5. lilypichu

lilypichu, whose real name is Lily Ki, didn’t originally become famous for gaming. Her original claim to fame was the viral 2011 song “I’ll quit LoL,” which gained her a small fanbase. Eventually, she would go on to join Offline TV, a group of affiliated content creators that includes Amouranth.

Since her partnership with Offline TV, lilypichu has become one of the top female gamers on Twitch. She currently boasts nearly 2.2 million followers, putting her at number five on our list. She spends most of her time in League of Legends, although she also hosts a popular Dungeons and Dragons stream every Sunday. She even gives live art lessons, although these are more sporadic. You’ll need to follow her Twitter for announcements.

6. Nihachu

Nihachu is the online handle for Nikita, a German-born female Twitch streamer who currently lives in Brighton, England. She’s very active in Minecraft, and has participated both in world championships and on the Dream SMP. Like many streamers, she also plays a little League of Legends, but it’s not what she’s known for.

Nikita is multilingual and has over 2.1 million followers from all around the world. On April 8th, 2021, it was announced that she would be joining Guild Esports. This gives her access to their sponsorship network as well as a preexisting audience to further expand her fan base. Nihachu is also a Twitch partner.

7. Chica

Maria “Chica” Lopez is a competitive Fortnite player, with nearly 6,000 hours played. When she’s not playing that, you’ll usually find her Playing Rainbow Six: Siege or one of the Call of Duty games. She’s known for being a highly-skilled player, and was the first female gamer on TSM. This skill has netted her a respectable 1.95 million followers.

Last year, Chica signed an exclusive deal with Loaded to manage all of her appearances and endorsements. This seems to have paid off since she now has a sponsorship from Taco Bell. Like most other major streamers, she is a Twitch partner.

8. Staryuuki

Staryuuki is a Spanish-language streamer from the US. Originally from Cuba, she is now 23 years old and has built an audience of 1.94 million followers. Unlike a lot of female Twitch streamers, she doesn’t fall neatly into any one niche. For example, she plays some shooters, but she also enjoys Let’s Dance.

About 2/3 of Staryuuki’s time is spent in “Just Chatting,” but she games more than you might expect given that ratio. A lot of that “just chatting” time is spent popping in and out of games. She’ll play a match, then spend the next 20 minutes chatting before moving on to another.

At this time Staryuuki does not have any major sponsors. But given the growth of her channel, she’s sure to find some before long.

9. AriGameplays

AriGameplays is another Twitch girl-streamer with exceptional popularity and a multitude of followers. The Mexican online gamer was initially known for her tutorials for gaming titles, such as Planet Coaster, Minecraft, and Overwatch, but later has gained the appreciation for playthroughs and live streaming of Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto V, Super Mario Party and a plethora of others.

Abril Abdamari Garza Alonso, which is her real name, joined Twitch in September 2014 and since then has gained over 1.3 million followers and has streamed 2,158 hours. Currently, the streamer works with a range of well-known brands, like LEGO, unboxing and advertising their products.

Her sister is also a well-known gamer, Ama Blitz, who gained her popularity on YouTube.

10. Loeya

Loeya is a relatively new, yet successful female Twitch streamer. Olivia joined the video gaming platform in July 2017 and has already become a Twitch partner and gained the love of 1.4 million followers which she calls “loeyalists”.

Loeya believes that the growth of her audience stems from her ability to play Fortnite and the sincere investment in her community. “I try to be the best I can be,” she said. Besides Fortnite, the Swedish streamer plays Counter-Strike, the Witcher 3, and Sea of Thieves.

11. Alinity

Alinity has been streaming video games on Twitch since 2012. Her name comes from the nickname she has in World of Warcraft, as it is the favorite game she started playing even before creating a Twitch account. Apart from a big audience on the video game streaming platform, the girl has amassed a sizable crowd on Instagram and YouTube.

With over 1.3 million followers, the streamer is supported by gaming PC company IBUYPOWER, The Coffee Bros. Roastery, and numerous other brands. On Alinity’s channel, you can see live streaming of games, such as Apex Legends, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and others.

12. Pink Sparkles

Pink Sparkles has become a real YouTube sensation as a beauty guru. Samantha Tomlensen started her influencer career by creating a YouTube channel in 2009. However, the real success showed up in March 2015, when she joined Twitch and all of a sudden started streaming popular video games, like League of Legends, Fortnite, World of Warcraft, and others.

Despite the unpredictable transformation into a video games streamer, her skills as a beauty blogger are still there. Currently, Pink Sparkles is promoting a Seoul beauty clinic BanoBagi by showing the details of her plastic surgery.

13. KittyPlays

KittyPlays is a professional gamer and female Twitch streamer of Canadian origin. Kristen Michaela was inspired for video gaming and live streaming by her father, so she started her career, joining Twitch in January 2013. Currently, the well-known show host and gamer, she has a dedicated audience not only on Twitch but also on YouTube and Instagram.

Playtime with KittyPlays is a show produced and hosted by Kristen, where she plays games and interviews celebrities. In one of her videos, she mentioned that she would have pursued a career in marketing, business, or customer service field if she wasn’t a successful streamer. However, currently, with over 1 million followers, she can combine both passions. Working in collaboration with Allied Esports, she increases her fame and can promote various brand names. Fortnite and Minesweeper are the games KittyPlays usually streams.

14. STPeach

STPeach has gained the fame of a vlogger and video game streamer. Lisa Vannatta, a Canadian gamer also has a fitness vlog, where she posts videos together with her boyfriend. Her ultimate rise to popularity was possible mainly thanks to Twitch channel and live streams dedicated to Counter-Strike, League of Legends, Global Offensive, Fortnite, and other popular games.

Friendly and communicative online, Lisa is shy in real life. She has also been a victim of racial abuse, because of her relationship with an Asian boyfriend. Nothing could stop her from a successful career as a streamer. As an influencer she collaborates with G Fuel, Blue Mic, Secretlab Gaming Chair, Japan Crate and numerous other companies, successfully promoting their products to her followers.

15. OMGitsfirefoxx

OMGitsfirefoxx is a well-known gaming commentator and vlogger from Canada. This girl has been an active Twitch streamer since 2013,  playing Minecraft, Overwatch, Counter-Strike, and The Sims 4.

Apart from gaming, Sonja Reid hosts creative talking streams, attracting even more followers. Unboxing of Loot Crate DX boxes, getting stuff from The Boring Company and other engaging content adds to her popularity as a Twitch influencer.

Looking to partner with top streamers?

Each of these female Twitch streamers has something to offer. But how does your brand go about sponsoring one of them? A Twitch influencer marketing agency like CloutBoost will be your trusted partner in strategizing and operating a Twitch influencer campaign for your brand. We handle the nitty-gritty details of your sponsorships delivering the best ROI for your marketing budget.

This article was last updated on: Dec 2021