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Twitch Live

by mikechambers

v3.0.2 Updated Aug 21, 2025 60.45KiB
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Description

Twitch Live Twitch TV extension for displaying a user's favorite channels which are currently live. NOTE: Version 3.0.2 is a beta. Please report any issues. Twitch Live is a browser extension for Google Chrome that makes it easy to check which of your favorite Twitch.tv channels are currently live. You can also configure the extension to send you a notification when one of your favorite streams goes online. Extension was developed by Mike Chambers. Design by Ben Griffith. Once the extension has been installed it will place a small monitor / TV icon on the top right of your browser window. NOTE YOU MUST NOW PIN THE EXTENSION IN CHROME IN ORDER TO SEE THE ICON. Open the options tab by right clicking the icon, and selecting options. Once the options tab is open, enter your Twitch.tv user name, and click save. You can then view which of your favorite Twitch.tv streams are online by clicking the Twitch Live icon in the browser window. This extension was originally part of the JTV Live extension for Justin.tv but has been split off into its own extension. Release History 3.0.2 BETA (8.19.25) * Fixed lots of bugs that kept it from running (sorry for hassle). 3.0.1 BETA (8.17.25) * Updated to Chrome extension manifest 3 2.0.2 BETA (3.7.22) * Fixed issue with login not working 2.0.1 BETA (3.6.22) * Updated to work with new Twitch APIs * Extension now requires login * Major refactor. Please report any issues * Removed VOD filtering (no longer supported by Twitch API) * No longer show notifications on new streams (simplifying extension to make easier to maintain) 1.90 (10.21.2020) * Format viewer counts to be easier to read. 1.89 (10.2.2020) * Fixed an issue that caused duplicate stream entries (due to Twitch API bug). 1.88 (9.20.2020) * Fixed an issue that prevented user name from being stored on new installs (dues to Twitch API change). 1.87 (7.28.2019) * Fixed a bug where data would not be loaded automatically when entering account name. * Added an about page, which can be accessed by right clicking on the extension icon. 1.86 (7.28.2019) * Fixed bug where data wouldnt load unless you resaved settings. 1.85 (7.28.2019) * Pretty big code updated and refactoring * Updated Twitch API to v5 * Mousing over a stream will show a tool tip with current stream title * Can now click Twitch Live text at top of window to go to main twitch page 0.98 (7.23.2018) * Fixed issue when clicking game titles that contained a single quote in their name. (thanks JS for reporting) 0.97 (4.12.2018) * Fixed issue where extension would not work for some users (due to bug in Twitch API). Thanks LurkinLurker for the help in tracking down. 0.96 (4.02.2018) * Fixed issue where vodcasts were not recognized 0.95 (8.28.2017) * Added option to not display vodcasts * Vodcasts are displayed in a lighter grey * Removed request for "tabs" permissions (no longer needed) 0.94 (5.31.2017) * Fixed issue with Twitch API change that prevented all live streams from displaying. 0.93 (1.6.2017) * Fixed issue with Twitch API change that limited results to 25 streams. 0.92 (9.15.2016) * Added client_id to API requests to twitch to fix bug that broke extension. 0.91 (2.15.2014) * Added option to open stream in a popout window. 0.90 (10.02.2013) * Rewrote Notification support. * Notifications now require Google Chrome 28 or higher. * Notifications now automatically close after 7 seconds. 0.89 (08.21.2013) * Section / game titles are now clickable. Clicking will open a new tab pointing to the Twitch.tv page for the game. 0.88 (07.08.2013) * General stability improvements when working with Twitch TV API. 0.87 (06.17.2013) * Fixed an issue where clicking on a channel would not work if previous api call had failed. * Some minor user interface tweaks. * Some minor code optimizations. 0.86 (06.06.2013) * Fixed issue where wrong results are returned if user is not following any channels. 0.85 (06.06.2013) * Initial Release.
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Reviews (54 cached)

★☆☆☆☆2025-08-20
William Reynolds

I used this before...and then this latest update broke it cause the developer updated it by using Gen AI and didn't even think of making sure it actually worked. Getting rid of it and recommending other people use anything else.

★☆☆☆☆2025-08-19
Cheryl Anne

THIS DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE!!!!!

★☆☆☆☆2024-12-21
Jeff

no longer works in new chrome

★☆☆☆☆2023-03-22
ziplock9000

Doesn't work in Edge. The little window is empty

★☆☆☆☆2022-06-03
Alex B

Used to love this extension, then they changed it to require you to log into your twitch account in a sketchy pop up window that does not make it clear whether or not you are on the actual twitch website. Safe to assume they are stealing your twitch login info, considering the extension worked just fine previously with only a username required. Now all the sudden they want my password too? No thanks. There's a reason the developer stopped responding to these reviews. If he changes the extension to the way it was, I will change my review. Until then, I'm reporting it to google and hopefully it will be taken down.

★☆☆☆☆2022-05-31
Michiel

The way they make you log in is very suspicious. They're not logging you in in a browser, so you don't know if you're on the twitch domain. They could be stealing your login credentials and sell it later. Chrome should block this addon until they change this.

★☆☆☆☆2022-03-10
Σ balls

asks me to log into my twitch account, but if I click the button in the settings menu, nothing happens. Doesn't work for me

★☆☆☆☆2022-03-07
Jordan Smith

No longer works since Twitch shut down the Kraken API.

★☆☆☆☆2022-03-07
p

Stopped working please fix :)

★☆☆☆☆2022-03-06
Biroman

Not working.

★☆☆☆☆2022-03-05
Fabio Paz

Doesn't work.

★☆☆☆☆2022-03-04
Rafał

Can't change username in options. It does not save.

★☆☆☆☆2022-02-23
Shone Bowman

Not currently working in any capacity: list of streams not updating. Reinstalling doesn't allow you to save your Twitch username and other options.

★☆☆☆☆2021-12-14
Maverynthia Crowinthas

In the Screenshot shows the list of games with streamers but doesn't actually do that. Only show you who your following.

★☆☆☆☆2020-07-30
Mystyc Cheez

Doesn't work anymore

★☆☆☆☆2020-07-18
Erik Pettersson

Love it! but dont work anymore, Fix it please :(

★☆☆☆☆2020-07-11
SKbird

can you fix it? Definitely a top 3 extension when it actually works

★☆☆☆☆2020-06-24
Smart Fridge

I'm having a problem when i enter my username nothing happens.

★☆☆☆☆2017-03-15
Synaelle

Doesn't work anymore sadly :c White screen

★☆☆☆☆2016-11-03
F S

Doesn't work without Twitch account. 1/5

★☆☆☆☆2016-02-01
michał gołąbek

Doesnt work !! I recommend "Twitch Stream Notifier"

★☆☆☆☆2015-09-11
Juden Freund

want to read my browser history. not needed for the addon only another spyware

★☆☆☆☆2015-01-20
František Gašpar

I installed it, entered the streamer and.. nothing. Doesn't work for me...

★☆☆☆☆2014-11-15
Turtle Sergio

doesn't show anything

★☆☆☆☆2013-11-07
David O.

it was working great day 1 but now it doesnt always work my emails notify me before this app does.... waste of time dont use this....

★★☆☆☆2022-02-23
Michael Larsen

In english so most understand sit. As of this month 19-12 of august, it doesn't connect to twitch and doesn't show me who is on Something wrong with app or my pc (i hope it's the app)

★★☆☆☆2021-06-02
ely the pie

It works well, but I was kind of hoping for it to open stream in a private tab thats not twitch itself since twitch is blocked on the school computer, maybe you can fix that somehow??

★★☆☆☆2020-09-01
James Salembene

Had it for my computer before and it worked amazingly. I have a new computer and my extensions didn't move to the browser. I was setting it up and it won't connect to my twitch name. So it's essentially useless right now.

★★☆☆☆2020-08-04
Jakob Hjelm

Used work perfectly. Simple, clean and to the point. However, after re-installing Windows today I can no longer save the settings. DevTools on the settings page shows 'onUserInfoError : {"error":"Unauthorized","status":401,"message":"OAuth token is missing"}' so I assume Twitch changed something in their API, causing the current version of Twitch Live not to be able to access the follower lists anymore. :(

★★☆☆☆2020-08-02
aquilon1s

For some reason can`t add my account. Win 10

★★☆☆☆2020-08-01
Kyle M

Used to work so well then when I switched computers and went to add everything back, it wont save my settings now and the extension is basically useless

★★☆☆☆2020-07-26
Alex Gubsky

Can't save twitch name in settings, win10.

★★☆☆☆2015-04-21
google account name

Wait... why can it read my browsing history

★★★☆☆2022-09-11
Jeromy McC

The log in is kinda sketchy. It use to work really well but now you try to open more than one Stream it makes the tabs crash. It need a dark Mode

★★★☆☆2022-03-02
P R (HamPamwich)

up til a few days ago it worked ok but hasnt shown anyone live but if i go to twitch i had multiple people live. i wish it would work again and i wish it would make a sound when someone new goes live

★★★☆☆2022-03-02
Michael Trommer

Does not work on brave? I leads me to options where I can enter my name but nothing happens. Is this because of brave (usually extensions are compatible)

★★★☆☆2022-02-23
Jeremy “NiteCrawla” Walden

And It's Broke :(

★★★☆☆2022-02-22
Benjamin Li

breaking repeatedly throughout the month, hopefully fixed soon or twitch stops changing things

★★★☆☆2022-02-14
Jordan B.

stopped working as of today :/ hopefully it fixes itself

★★★☆☆2021-08-31
Imke

Works good and easy but the design could be done a lot better.

★★★☆☆2021-03-11
Filip Svoboda

It would be nice if you could add option to make a sound when favorite streamer goes live (withtout the visual notification)

★★★☆☆2020-10-20
Sam Rodrigues

doesn't work anymore

★★★☆☆2020-09-04
Orlando Gabriel Videla

Pls update the twitch api :)

★★★☆☆2020-08-30
I am 1fdp

Do not work anymore

★★★☆☆2018-08-28
Beth Hitch

It does the trick, but is not particularly feature-rich.

★★★☆☆2017-11-22
Stephen Schroeder

Successfully does what it's meant for. I really wish that the notifications didn't stack. If I leave my computer for a while I end up with minutes of scrolling notifications that I can't disable.

★★★☆☆2016-07-17
Rubat

Does what it says on the tin. Doesn't have a way to adjust the period at which the streams are checked. Doesn't refresh the Stream list when you open the little pop up list of streams, so you have to manually press the button every time.

★★★☆☆2016-06-11
ShellShocker Squirtle

Good but it only detects 25 streams?

★★★☆☆2016-01-02
Doug Wilber

Started working great at first. But now it won't list all of the streams that are live in my followed. I'm usually missing streams because there are no notifications when they go live and they're not on the list.

★★★☆☆2015-04-18
Dax

The extension is great, but it does not track more than 25 channels which made me uninstall it. I will unfortunately use another one till this problem gets fixed, this is my favorite tracker but not being able to see +25 channels is a huge deal.

Permissions (4)

Permissions

alarms Can schedule periodic background tasks contextMenus Can add items to the right-click menu identity Can use your Google account identity storage Can store data locally in your browser

Details

Version 3.0.2
Updated Aug 21, 2025
Size 60.45KiB
First Seen Mar 27, 2026