Need some Twitch chat tips?

Of course you do!

I mean, Twitch chat can be a complete nuisance.

Trolls, spammers and inappropriate words make the chat box an unsightly mess.

Sometimes.

But there are a bunch of Twitch chat tricks that’ll help you keep your chat under control.

So, here are 7 Twitch chat tricks you can start using today:

1. Use AutoMod

The number of different chat commands can be overwhelming.

Luckily, you can use the Twitch AutoMod bot to remove the vast majority of unwanted messages.

Using a bot like this saves you valuable time that would otherwise be spent deleting garbage messages one by one.

You’ll never get down to zero spammy messages, but with AutoMod you can get your chat looking pretty clean and tidy in almost no time.

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2. Individual Channel Mode

The individual channel mode is perhaps the most underused tool available to Twitch streamers.

While this might not be the most efficient way to use your chat, when you have a large audience it can be totally worth it.

This allows you to check your chat at the same time that you’re streaming and send messages in between games.

It’s also great for when you need to go AFK, but still want people watching your stream (because there is no such thing as letting a Twitch stream die).

3. User Filter Lists

Many streamers know that you can filter out words in chat, but not everyone knows that you can compile lists of words to specifically delete.

This saves even more time when there’s a persistent spammer in your channel.

Using specific filters also helps prevent false positives (messages getting deleted when they shouldn’t) and increases the overall quality of your chat.

4. Custom Commands

When you stream on Twitch, you become a mini-celebrity to many of your viewers.

And like with any celebrity, some fans will go out of their way to help and support you (and sometimes the opposite).

But making these people work for it can be a pain when they keep asking the same questions over and over again.

You can save yourself a lot of time by using custom commands to have each user type specific words in chat before being able to talk.

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5. Third-Party Chat Apps

The Twitch chat box can often be a pain when you want to type something quickly or send a private message.

Fortunately, there are several free apps out there for iOS and Android users that allow them to do more on their phone than just chat.

They can help with text entry, animated emoji and even moderating chat, which is a great way to use your phone in place of some active chat commands.

6. Use Chatbots

Whether you want to moderate chat or simply make it more fun, there are dozens of bots available for Twitch streamers.

One of the simplest is Eliza, which answers in a back-and-forth conversation almost like an IRC bot.

Others include Moobot (which tracks your game stats), Tatsumaki (an automated version of your standard emotes) and Nightbot (which can do a lot more, but also costs money).

7. Block Unwanted Users

You’re not required to let everyone into your channel, you know.  

In fact, blocking users from entering your chat is always an option.

This can be good for when you’ve done nothing wrong, but simply don’t want to deal with specific people.

And it’s also great for keeping trash talkers and trolls out of your chat.  

It might not be the most efficient solution, but if you’re running a family-friendly channel then blocking is always an option.

In conclusion

With these 7 tricks, you’ll

  • save a TON of time,
  • look like a pro, and
  • will be running your channel more efficiently

in no time.

So test out these tips for yourself and find what works for you.

Oh, and as always, have fun gaming!

-The Zombie Writing Team