What Happened to Host Mode on Twitch? Why It Was Removed

Having a platform online is a coveted thing in an age of influencers — but on many platforms, like Twitch, influencers have used their followings to help others grow theirs.

Host mode has been a way for bigger streamers to highlight those with smaller followings, allowing them to stream a channel’s broadcast directly to their own. For many small streamers, this has been a great way to gain more exposure, and many streamers attribute their channel growth to Twitch’s host mode.