Twitch has announced that it is increasing the cost of subscriptions on the mobile app, but one streamer has shared a way to help viewers bypass it.
The Amazon-owned streaming platform announced the change to Tier 1 subs on August 21, and the $2 increase begins on October 1.
It only applies to subs paid for through the mobile app, as both Apple and Google charge companies a 30% tax on purchases made through apps in its iOS and Android stores.
Many have taken to social media to share their thoughts about the increase and to let users know that subscribing through a web browser will remain the cheaper option.
To make it even easier, one streamer has revealed how to add a second subscribe button to your channel that bypasses the increased mobile app price entirely.
“Streamers: You can add a subscription link in your panels or social links that takes the viewer to their mobile web browser so they can pay desktop prices,” revealed Twitch streamer FlashForce.
Many took to the comments to thank the streamer for pointing out the trick, with others asking how to do it. The feature uses Twitch’s social links feature in your channel bio.
How to bypass Twitch mobile sub price increase
Twitch’s Social Links feature gives streamers the ability to add up to five links to other websites or social platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and more.
Here’s how to add a new subscribe button that opens in the browser:
- Open your Creator Dashboard in a web browser
- In the sidebar, open Channel and click on Settings
- Put Subscribe Here in the Link Title box and add the following: twitch.tv/subs/username
- Replace “username” in the above link with your personal account name
After adding the link, you must drag it to the top of the list so it will definitely show up on mobile. The Twitch app only allows a certain amount of characters to be shown on the app, meaning the bottom two or three links may not appear.
This sub price increase isn’t the only news to come from Twitch in August. The company also launched its ‘Bleed Purple Statue’ as part of a Streamer Achievement Program to rival YouTube’s Creator Awards program.