Twitch for PC

In this tutorial, I will tell you how to download Twitch for PC. Twitch is where thousands of communities come together for our favorite streamers, for the games we love, for the lulz, for each other, for whatever and is an app on Google Playstore and iOS store. However, I will tell you how to download Twitch for PC in this article.

A dynamic application that connects gamers, content creators, and fans, offering live streaming and interactive entertainment is known as the Twitch App. The app’s user-friendly interface enables users to access and follow their preferred streamers from various gaming genres and creative content.

Twitch App features real-time chat, custom alerts and even give you a one-click preview of your favourite shows so you never miss. A lively community and live streaming events, tournaments, and gaming sessions are available to watch, as comments and reactions are shared.

With the built-in tools for streaming quality and interactivity, content creators can broadcast their own gameplay or creative work directly from their mobile devices. With the app, users can enjoy entertainment and connect with others, discover new streams, join communities, and participate in special events.

With the Twitch App, you can explore the world of interactive media from your smartphone or tablet and share it with others. Twitch App is now available for Android devices and integrates social, allowing users to experience the world of live streaming as well as video-sharing.

Features of the Twitch App:

• Live Streaming: Users can broadcast and watch live streams of various games, eSports events, and other content.
• Chat Functionality: Engaging chat feature where viewers can interact with streamers and each other in real-time.
• Personalized Feed: Customized recommendations based on user preferences, following history, and interests.
• Subscribing to Channels: Users can subscribe to their favorite streamers to support them financially and gain access to exclusive content and perks.
• Emotes and Badges: Chat-specific emotes and badges for subscribers and followers to enhance interaction.
• Clips and Highlights: Ability to create and share clips from live streams to highlight memorable moments.
• Notifications: Alerts for when followed streamers go live or publish new content.
• Game Streaming: Features that allow seamless integration for streamers to stream gameplay directly from their devices or consoles.
• Multi-Platform Support: Available on mobile devices and can also integrate or be used alongside web and desktop platforms.
• Community Engagement: Tools for streamers to build and engage their community through polls, Q&As, and other interactive features.
• VOD (Video on Demand): Access to previous streams for viewing later.
• Discoverability Features: Tools to help users discover new channels and content based on trending topics or games.
• Follow and Friend Mechanisms: Users can follow their favorite streamers or add friends for quick access to their streams.

Due to the popularity of Android and iOS devices, many apps are made only for these platforms and very few for Windows and PCs. Even if Twitch may not be available for PC or Windows but only on Google PlayStore or iOS app store, there are still some tricks and tips that can help you download Twitch for PC. You can take the help of Android emulators to install and download Twitch for PC. This article will help you navigate how to download Twitch for PC.

If you want to run Android apps on your PC without any software then you can read this tutorial: How to Install Android Apps on PC without any Software? Alternatively, you can run Android apps like Twitch via Android Emulators like BlueStack, Nox Player and LDPlayer.

Just follow the various methods and steps listed in this article to Download Twitch for PC and Twitch will run on your PC without any problem.

Method- 1: Download and Install Twitch using Bluestacks

As I told you before the Twitch app is not available for PC but you can still download Twitch for PC using a Bluestack emulator. Bluestack is an Android emulator that lets you run Android apps on a computer. Just follow the below steps to properly download and install Twitch on your PC:

Step 1: First you have to download Bluestack on your PC. You can visit the official website of Bluestack and download it from there or download it from the link below.

Download Bluestacks

Step 2: Now once the download is complete just double-click on the downloaded file to Install Bluestack on your PC and run it.

Step 3: Once installed. Double-click on the Bluestack icon created on your desktop to launch the Bluestack emulator.

Step 4: Once the Bluestack emulator is launched open Google Playstore. Log in to Google PlayStore. You can use a Gmail account to do so but if you don’t have a Gmail account then you need to create one.

Step 5: Once logged into PlayStore, now search for Twitch on Google PlayStore, it should come up. Click on install. It will take a few seconds to install Twitch on your PC.

Step 6: Once installation is completed, you can start using Twitch on your PC by clicking on the Twitch icon created on the Bluestack emulator homepage.

Another way to run the Twitch APK on Bluestack if you don’t want to download the Twitch from Google PlayStore is as follows:

Step 1: Download the Twitch APK file from the above “Download Link”.

Step 2: On BlueStacks, click on the “Install APK” button on the side panel, or press Ctrl + Shift + B.

Step 3: Browse to where Twitch APK file is downloaded and double-click on it to begin the installation.

After a few seconds, your Twitch should appear on the BlueStacks home screen, after which you can click on its icon to start playing.

Method- 2: Download and Install Twitch using LDPlayer

If you don’t want to install the Bluestack Android emulator but still want to enjoy and download Twitch for PC then here is another emulator you can download. LDPlayer is another Android emulator that you can use. Just follow the below steps to install the Twitch

Step 1: First you have to download LDPlayer on your PC. You can visit the official website of LDPlayer and download it from there or download it from the link below.

Download LDPlayer

Step 2: Now once the download is complete just double-click on the downloaded file to Install LDPlayer on your PC and run it.

Step 3: Once installed. Double-click on the LDPlayer icon created on your desktop to launch the LDPlayer emulator.

Step 4: Once the LDPlayer emulator is launched open Google Playstore. Log in to Google Playstore. You can use a Gmail account to do so but if you don’t have a Gmail account then you need to create one.

Step 5: Once login into PlayStore, now search for Twitch, on PlayStore it should come up. Click on install. It will take a few seconds to install Twitch on your PC.

Step 6: Once installation is completed, you can start using Twitch on your PC by clicking on the Twitch icon created on the LDPlayer emulator homepage.

Another way to run the Twitch APK on LDPlayer if you don’t want to download the Twitch from Google PlayStore is as follows:

Step 1: Download the Twitch APK file from the above “Download Link”.  

Step 2: You can also install the Twitch APK file through this feature on LDPlayer, called Install APK(Ctrl+3) on the right toolbar. 

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Step 2: Directly drag the Twitch APK file into LDPlayer.

After a few seconds, your Twitch should appear on the LDPlayer home screen, after which you can click on its icon to start playing.

Method- 3: Download and Install Twitch using Nox App Player

There is another emulator which you can use to run Twitch on Windows. Nox App Player will help you to do so.

Step 1: First you have to download the Nox player on your PC. You can visit the official website of Nox Player and download it from there or download it from the link below.

Download Nox Player

Step 2: Now once the download is complete just double-click on the downloaded file to Install Nox player on your PC and run it.

Step 3: Once installed. Double-click on the Nox player icon created on your desktop to launch the Nox player emulator.

Step 4: Once the Bluestack Nox player is launched open Google Playstore. Log in to Google Playstore. You can use a Gmail account to do so but if you don’t have a Gmail account then you need to create one.

Step 5: Once login into PlayStore, now search for Twitch, on PlayStore it should come up. Click on install. It will take a few seconds to install Twitch on your PC.

Step 6: Once installation is completed, you can start using Twitch on your PC by clicking on the Twitch icon created on the Nox player emulator homepage.

Another way to run the Twitch APK on Nox Player if you don’t want to download the Twitch from Google PlayStore is as follows:

Step 1: Download the Twitch APK file from the above “Download Link”.  

Step 2: Click on the “APK Installer” button on the sidebar.

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Step 2: Drag Twitch APK to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install.

After a few seconds, your Twitch should appear on the Nox Player home screen, after which you can click on its icon to start playing.

Twitch App not available on Google PlayStore?

You must have noticed that in all the above-mentioned methods we are downloading Twitch from PlayStore. However, sometimes it can happen that due to geolocation restrictions, Twitch might be not available in your region. So, what to do in that kind of situation? Well here is another trick for you to run and install Twitch on PC without geo-restriction or Google PlayStore.

Pre-requisite

Before moving forward you need to download the Twitch APK file from a credible and trustworthy third-party website to run it on your PC if it is unavailable on Google PlayStore. Some of the recommended websites to download Twitch APK files are APKPure, APKMirror.

Procedure

Follow the steps to run the downloaded Twitch APK file on PC, we are using BlueStack 5 for this tutorial:

Step 1: Download and install Bluestack or Nox Player or LDPlayer, steps and links are mentioned in Method 1, Method 2 and Method 3.

Step 2: Launch Bluestack on your computer. Now head over to the “Install APK” button which is on the right sidebar as shown in the image below.

Step 3: A window explorer pop-up will come up. Navigate to the downloaded Twitch APK file location. Now select the Twitch APK and click on open. The app installation will begin and once the installation is complete, the app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen.

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Step 3: You can simply navigate to the Twitch APK file location and simply drag the downloaded Twitch APK to BlueStack. The installation will begin and once completed, the app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen.

Alternatives to the Twitch App:

1. YouTube Gaming: A platform where users can watch live gameplay and game-related content. It has a vast library of videos and streams from various creators.
2. Facebook Gaming: Offers live streaming, creating communities, and engagement features within the Facebook ecosystem.
3. Trovo: A gaming platform focusing on community engagement and discovery, allowing users to create and view live streams.
4. Dlive: A decentralized streaming platform where creators can earn rewards in cryptocurrency, focusing on community-driven content.
5. Mixer: (Note: Mixer was shut down in 2020, but it may be referenced in legacy contexts) A streaming platform that emphasized interactive features for viewers.
6. Nimo TV: A platform popular in Southeast Asia that allows gamers to live stream and discover content across a variety of genres.
7. Caffeine: Focuses on live streams primarily for gaming and esports, offering a simple interface and real-time engagement features.
8. Trovo Live: A gaming live-streaming platform that emphasizes community building and user interaction.
9. Bigo Live: Covers a wide range of content beyond gaming, including lifestyle and entertainment streaming.
10. Vimeo: While primarily a video hosting service, Vimeo Live can also be used for live streaming events and gaming content.