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Twitch’s new “Plus Program” has quickly become a big talking point among streamers after some creators said their long-standing 70/30 revenue split might be removed. The platform introduced the system as a new way to manage how subscription money is shared, and many creators immediately began asking what it means for their income. The discussion grew online after clips of streamers reacting to emails spread across X, creating confusion and concern.At its core, the Plus Program has two levels. Level 1 gives streamers a 60/40 net revenue share, while Level 2 keeps the popular 70/30 split. To reach these levels, creators must earn “Plus Points” for three months in a row. Twitch says the system is designed to standardize payouts, but reactions from streamers show many are still unsure about how the changes will affect them going forward.
Twitch Plus Program explained as Kalei and Stable Ronaldo react to 70/30 revenue split concerns
According to Twitch’s official support page, creators collect Plus Points through recurring subscriptions. Tier 1 subscriptions add one point, Tier 2 adds two points, and Tier 3 adds six points. Points are counted monthly from the first day of the month until the last second before the next month starts. Every month, the total resets back to zero. To qualify for Level 1, streamers must earn at least 100 points for three straight months. For the 70/30 Level 2 split, they must reach 300 points for the same period.The conversation became louder on February 13, 2026, when several streamers said they received emails suggesting changes to their payouts. Former FaZe Clan member Kalei said, “Yeah, I woke up to an email, Twitch took away my 70/30 contract that I had.” Streamer Stable Ronaldo also shared his frustration, saying, “Email, ‘Hey, we’re taking away your 70/30 soon if you don’t meet these requirements.’”Twitch later responded on X, explaining that it is “honoring historical contracts and not changing payout structure” for a limited number of long-time creators. The company described the update as a technical move to place everyone under one system and make payouts smoother. The situation comes only weeks after Twitch made headlines in January 2026 when some creators claimed their payout settings were changed after reported hacks.
