Key Takeaways
- Twitch has added Lego Building and Miniature Painting categories.
- These new categories aim to help creators reach their desired audiences and build their communities faster.
- Twitch frequently updates features to improve the user experience, including editing tools and new content categories.
convulsions We've officially added a new category to our streaming catalog for fans of LEGO building and figure painting. Twitch already has dozens of content categories for users to choose from, but these two new categories are ideal for fans of specific hobbies.
As a constantly growing platform, Twitch frequently updates policies, tools, and more to provide the best experience for both streamers and viewers. For example, Twitch recently added useful editing tools that allow streamers to share short clips more quickly. The platform also strives to keep up with trends among its audience and updates its category directory from time to time. Earlier this year, Twitch launched a DJ category separate from the existing music category, allowing DJs to showcase their work live with a more customized copyright policy. Now, Twitch has added two new categories targeting very specific audiences.
As reported by Twitter user Zach Bussey, Twitch has launched two categories in its search catalog: “Lego & Brick Buildings” and “Miniatures & Models.” As the name suggests, the first is for creators who create content that focuses on building creations using Lego and other similar blocks. In contrast, the miniatures category revolves around makers painting, gluing and sculpting small figurines. Top streamers on Twitch typically share games or IRL live streams, but many users prefer this kind of content for entertainment. They may be new, but both categories already have hundreds of followers and many active streamers.
Twitch adds Lego building and miniature painting categories
Although these categories are new to Twitch, the content they contain is not. The platform has had large Lego streamers such as BrickinNick, who has around 20,000 followers for some time. We hope that adding these niche categories to the platform will help streamers reach their desired viewers and build their communities faster. It can also help viewers filter their preferred content more quickly. Of course, not all updates from Twitch are this encouraging. In September, Twitch removed the popular BibleThump emote from the platform, which particularly disappointed longtime viewers.
Twitch is arguably one of the most popular streaming platforms on the market. The Amazon-owned site has made several streamers like IShowSpeed, Kai Cenat, and Ironmouse famous. Its main competitor, Kick, has signed many of Twitch's former top creators, and an ongoing battle between the two platforms is underway. Recently, Twitch addressed how the Kick streamer crashed Twitchcon and announced that they would be taking steps to prevent something like this from happening again. With streaming platforms regularly improving their moderation policies, users can have a better experience both online and in real life.
