Streamers Accuse Kick of Reducing Platform Payouts

Streamers on Kick have started complaining about declining payouts in the partner program.

Complaints from Popular Streamers

Edin Ross reported that conditions have worsened compared to the start of the year.

Streamer Sneako gave an example of an unusually low payout — just over $80 for a two-hour stream.

Discussion on Reddit and Social Media

Users are discussing theories about hidden changes in the payout formula.

Kick Management’s Position

Kick CEO Ed Craven stated on X that the payout structure has not changed, and the company has paid $150 million through the partner program since 2024.

Reason for the Drop in Earnings

The main factor is a crackdown on fake activity. According to Craven, around 1,000 accounts linked to fake traffic were removed.

• Millions of bots
• Accounts with artificial activity
• Streamers using inflated metrics received lower payouts

CEO Communication with Streamers

Streamer xQc spoke directly with the CEO and confirmed that there were no changes to the payouts.