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YouTube Makes Polls and Subscriber-Only Chats Available to All Streamers

Clips are also open now to gamers with 1000+ followers

By Erin Miller Erin Miller Tech News Reporter Eastern Michigan University Erin is a freelance technology reporter for Lifewire. She covers everything related to consumer tech, keeping an eye on the news and views that matter most to users. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 15, 2021 12:00PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Streaming Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming YouTube has announced three new highly-requested features to help streamers (and gamers) engage with their audiences. According to a post on the platform’s support channel, the popular video platform has made polls and subscriber-only chats available to all live-streamers. Shareable clips are also now available to streamers with 1,000 subscribers or more, though the company said it's planning to expand the feature to all streamers in the future. Getty Images / Complexio Subscriber-only chats will empower streamers to connect with their audiences in real-time (including streams and Premieres). Streamers who enable the feature on their channel will be able to control and moderate chats by specifying how long viewers must wait after subscribing before they can participate, depending on the specifics of their community. Streamers can enable the feature from their Live Control Room. Streamers interested in gauging their audience’s opinions on different topics, or crowdsourcing their next move, now can create live polls while streaming (this one also includes streams or Premieres). Streamers beware, though—there are some limitations. According to Google, polls only can be created from a computer (not on mobile), won’t show up in replays, will only last 24 hours, and are limited to a maximum of four options. Getty Images / Alistair Berg Finally, gamers will be excited to learn that YouTube is offering them an exclusive new feature, too. Clips will allow viewers to share memorable moments from their favorite gaming creators’ off the platform—enabling gamers to get discovered by new audiences. Once enabled, viewers will be able to click the clips icon and select a five- to 60-second video clip that they can share, directing new viewers back to the gamers’ channel. While clips are restricted to gaming creators with 1,000 followers or more, for now, YouTube says it’s planning to open up the feature to all gamers in the future. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire TikTok vs. YouTube: Which One Is Right for You? Twitch vs. YouTube Streaming: What's the Difference? How to Block Twitch Ads How to Stream Sunday Night Football The 10 Best Ways to Watch Movies With Friends Online Twitch Subscriptions: What They Are and How They Work 5 Great Chatbots to Take Your Twitch Stream to the Next Level How to Get Verified on Twitch Twitch: Everything You Need to Know So You Want to Stream Minecraft How to Upload a Podcast to Spotify How to Link Twitch to Discord The 7 Most Popular Twitch Emotes of 2022 Want More Twitch Followers? Try These 7 Pro Strategies Right Now 7 Ways to Make Money Streaming Video Games on Twitch The Complete List of Twitch Commands Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies