What is the Chat Overlay?
The Chat Overlay displays your Twitch chat messages directly on your stream in real-time. It's perfect for showing viewer interactions, displaying emotes, and creating a more engaging stream experience.
Perfect For
- Showing chat messages on stream
- Displaying Twitch emotes and badges
- Creating engagement with viewers
- Highlighting chat reactions in real-time
- Making chat visible for YouTube/TikTok uploads
Key Features
Real-Time Updates
Messages appear instantly on your stream as viewers chat. No delay.
Twitch Emotes
Full support for Twitch emotes including global, subscriber, and channel emotes.
7TV Emotes
Optional 7TV integration for even more emotes and custom channel emotes.
Chat Badges
Display subscriber, moderator, VIP, and other Twitch badges next to usernames.
Customizable Design
Change colors, font size, background, padding, and more to match your brand.
Transparent Background
Clean transparent design that blends seamlessly with your stream layout.
Setup Guide
- Sign in with Twitch: Connect your Twitch account on our platform
- Configure chat overlay: Choose your colors, font size, message limit, and enable 7TV if desired
- Add to OBS: Copy the Browser Source URL (see detailed OBS setup guide)
- Position on stream: Common placement: left or right side of screen
- Test it: Send a chat message to see it appear on stream
Customization Options
Display Options
- Maximum number of visible messages
- Message time-to-live (how long messages stay visible)
- Chat window width and height
- Show/hide badges
- Enable/disable 7TV emotes
Visual Customization
- Background color and opacity
- Text color and size
- Username colors
- Font family and weight
- Padding and spacing
- Border radius
Best Practices
Position Wisely
Place the chat overlay where it won't cover important gameplay elements. Side panels work great for most games.
Moderate Message Count
Show 5-10 messages at a time. Too many messages can be overwhelming for viewers.
Use Readable Fonts
Choose a font size that's readable but not too large. Test on different devices to ensure readability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a bot to use the chat overlay?
No! Our chat overlay connects directly to Twitch EventSub. No bot required.
Does it support 7TV emotes?
Yes! Enable 7TV in the settings to show 7TV emotes in your chat overlay.
Can I filter out specific messages?
Currently, all chat messages are displayed. Message filtering is planned for a future update.