Figuring whether or not someone uses viewbots on Twitch is helpful for streamers looking for collaborations. You want to be exposed to as many viewers as possible, so viewbots won’t necessarily help your organic growth.

But at the same time, if you plan to use viewbots yourself in order to kick start your Twitch career, chances are you also want to know how to do it in a natural manner. This being said, let’s take a look at what makes viewbots obvious and what kind of mistakes new streamers make.

Chat Looks Dead

If you truly want to increase Twitch followers, you’ll need your bots to look and act like real people. Basically, pretty much anyone can tell if you use poor-quality bots. You’ll have 5,000 viewers in your room and no one’s going to talk about anything. This lack of interaction is a dead giveaway for experienced viewers and potential collaborators.

It’s not how Twitch works. Twitch is mainly about interactions, so some people should ask something, mention things, comment and so on. Plain or generic comments like “nice” every now and then won’t convince real viewers either, especially if they come at the wrong time.

That’s why buying viewbots requires a more thorough approach that also requires focusing on organic growth. Sure, not everyone has to talk in your channel, but a mix of viewers will make it look more natural.

A Mismatch in Numbers

The ratio between followers and viewers must be realistic as well. To make sure you understand how it works, try to look at other streamers and observe the ratio. Sure, they might be using viewbots, but in general, you can see a similar percentage. Consistency in these metrics is what sets apart authentic channels from those that rely on artificial means.

There should be fewer followers than viewers. The ratio could differ too. For instance, some streamers come online at the same time all the time. They’re consistent, so most of their followers know that. This means a higher percentage of followers turn into viewers.

New streamers may have way less viewers than actual followers.

Then, there’s also the possibility of content going viral, so you may see new streamers with impressive numbers of viewers. The idea is that nothing is too consistent. But then, unless the content is outstanding or the streamer is famous, an absurd radio is a good indicator of viewbots.

For example, someone with average content, 500 followers and 5,000 viewers might look a bit dodgy. If you’re planning to buy viewbots, at least make sure it looks realistic. Authenticity matters, and viewers are quick to notice when something feels off.

Sudden Spikes

Spikes in views could look natural, but it may also be so fast that Twitch’s algorithms won’t catch up. Unnatural view spikes usually indicate a problem. These spikes can be a red flag for both viewers and platform moderators.

Of course, such a spike could be natural too, but that’s only if you do something unusual or perhaps start a collaboration with another streamer. Raids usually bring in sudden spikes in viewers. If they occur out of nowhere, it looks sketchy.

Sometimes, the count is so quick that there’s a discrepancy between the actual number in the channel and what external users can see. For example, the public list shows 100 people, while the channel count shows 1,000 people. This mismatch is a classic sign of bot activity and can damage your channel’s reputation.

Such issues are caused by inconsistent bots that join and leave the channel too quickly. These spikes make it obvious to everyone, including Twitch’s algorithm. From this perspective, if you plan to invest in viewbots, make sure that the process looks natural and organic.

Generic Spam

Twitch is about building communities. Sure, not everyone will go crazy on the chat in your channel, but depending on the number of viewers, there will be some chatting. Some people will ask questions and expect replies. Others will say hello, make recommendations, ask for ideas and so on.

Generic chat looks spammy. A channel with hundreds of viewers that only say “nice” every now and then (without even matching an actually nice thing in your stream) will look like spam. There’s no context whatsoever. Meaningful interactions are what keep viewers coming back and build loyalty.

On top of all these, throw in the inconsistent traffic and viewbots become obvious.

In the end, whether you’re thinking of using viewbots yourself or you’re trying to avoid streamers who do so, make sure to pay attention to small details that underline unnatural behavior. If you’re looking for a strategy to grow, your bots must feel, look and act like real people for successful results.