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!watchtime

Overview​

The !watchtime command allows viewers to check how long they've been watching the stream. This feature helps enhance viewer engagement and loyalty by providing a tangible measure of their time spent in the channel.

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The !watchtime command only works when the loyalty feature is enabled in your StreamElements dashboard.

Usage​

To use the !watchtime command, simply type it in the chat. You can also check the watch time of other users by including their username.

!watchtime [username]

Examples​

  1. Check your own watch time:

    !watchtime

    Output:

    Styler has spent 20 mins watching styler

  2. Check another user's watch time:

    !watchtime ChatEnthusiast

    Output:

    ChatEnthusiast has spent 2 hours and 15 mins watching styler

Parameters​

  • username (optional): The name of the user whose watch time you want to check. If omitted, the command will display the watch time of the user who issued the command.
  • !points: Check your loyalty points balance
  • !top: View the top viewers by watch time

Configuration​

To enable the !watchtime command:

  1. Go to your StreamElements dashboard
  2. Navigate to the Loyalty section
  3. Enable the Loyalty feature
  4. Ensure the !watchtime command is activated in the Commands list