The leaderboard creates a fun, interactive, and rewarding environment for viewers that encourages ongoing engagement with their favorite creators. It is visible during live streams and ranks viewers based on their engagement in a given live stream.
How the leaderboard works
The leaderboard reflects and ranks each viewer’s engagement in a live stream. Viewers earn points by actively engaging during the stream and the leaderboard displays the audience ranking based on their total points. The more viewers engage (for example, via live chat messages, Super Chat, Super Stickers, or gifts) the higher they may rank on the leaderboard.
As viewers engage with a live stream, they’ll notice the crown icon at the top of the chat, which displays the cumulative points they’ve earned for engaging with that specific live stream. Clicking on this icon will take viewers directly to the leaderboard to see the top 50 engaged viewers. The top 3 engaged viewers even get a special badge next to their name in the live chat!
Why participate in the leaderboard?
The leaderboard offers a fun new way to connect with your favorite creators and other fans during live streams. Here's what you can look forward to:
- Get Recognized: Your active participation via live chat messages, Super Chat, Super Stickers, or gifts (only US on vertical live streams) may earn you a spot on the leaderboard, giving you more ways to be seen and get recognized.
- Join the Fun: Compete in a friendly way to see who the most engaged fans are. It's a new level of interaction that adds excitement and engagement to live streams.
- Build Your Community: See and connect with other dedicated fans who share your passion for the creator. Being on the leaderboard can help you become part of the top 50 fans in a live stream.
As you engage in the live stream, keep an eye out for the crown icon at the top of the live chat. This reflects the points you've earned during the live stream. Click it to see the leaderboard and where you rank among the top 50 most engaged viewers.
Your engagement counts! You earn points for:
- Sending live chat messages
- Sending Super Chats
- Sending Super Stickers
- Sending gifts (only US on vertical live streams)
Opting out of the leaderboard
Viewers are automatically enrolled in the leaderboard. If you prefer not to participate, you can opt out in your YouTube settings:
- Sign in to YouTube.
- Go to Settings
and select Privacy.
- In the Live Chat section, toggle off the leaderboard by selecting Turn off leaderboard participation.
and select Privacy.Frequently asked questions
How long is the leaderboard visible?
The leaderboard is visible during the live stream while it is active. After the stream ends, viewers can still see the leaderboard during replay.
Is there anything I can do with the experience points (XP) points I’ve earned?
If I make one of the top 3 spots on a leaderboard and unlock a badge, how long do I get to keep it?
How much is each eligible action worth?
Is there a limit to the number of points that can be earned through live chat messages and paid engagement (i.e., Super Chat, Super Stickers, and gifts)?
Yes there is a cap on the number of points that can be earned from live chat messages. Also, depending on the user’s country/region, the daily and weekly purchase limit will vary. In general, a user can spend up to $500 USD per day and up to $2,000 USD per week (or the local currency equivalent) combined on:
- Gifts, powered by Jewels (A user can have a maximum of 30,000 available Jewels at any time)
- Super Chats
- Super Stickers