Kick Platform-Specific Tools
Level Up Your Stream with the Right Tech Stack
As an intermediate streamer on Kick, using the right tools can save time, grow your channel faster, and keep your viewers engaged — all without needing to leave the Kick ecosystem.
🎯 Why Use Kick-Specific Tools?
- ✅Tailored for Kick's design and features
- ✅Works directly with Kick chat, overlays, alerts
- ✅Saves time compared to setting up generic multi-platform solutions
- ✅Improves viewer experience and retention
🔧 Recommended Tools for Kick Streamers
1. 🛠️ Botrix
Your All-in-One Chat Bot + Alerts Solution for Kick
What it does:
- Welcome messages, timers, shoutouts
- Custom commands (!discord, !uptime, !socials)
- Kick alert overlay for subs, followers, tips
- Custom chat overlay for OBS
📌 Great for stream automation without switching platforms
2. 📊 KickAnalytics (Kick Stats Tools)
Third-party analytics dashboards for tracking growth
Look for:
- Follower growth over time
- Average viewers per stream
- Sub tracking and tip summaries
- Peak hours and category breakdown
Many streamers use Kick Stats via browser plugins or bot dashboards like Botrix.
3. 🎨 Kick Chat Overlay (Customizable)
Useful for showing chat on stream in real-time.
Options include:
- Botrix chat overlay
- KickTools overlay links
- StreamElements (experimental Kick support)
💡 Paste the link into OBS → Browser Source → Set width/height.
4. 🧩 KickPanels
Easily design your bio section using premade Kick-compatible panels.
You can create:
- "About Me"
- Tip/Donate
- Socials
- Schedule
Tools to create panels:
- Canva (free)
- NerdorDie panel templates
- Visuals by Impulse
5. 🧠 Kick Creator Dashboard
Found at: https://kick.com/dashboard
Manage:
- Emotes & badges
- Sub tiers
- Moderators
- Payout info
- Stream title/game/category
- VOD access and more
✅ Check this weekly to update your branding and emotes!
🗂️ Bonus Tools That Work With Kick
| Tool | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OBS Studio | Streaming software | Use Kick RTMP server for low-latency |
| StreamElements | Alerts, tip pages, overlays | Partial support for Kick |
| Ko-fi / Stripe | Direct tipping | Connect to your Kick panels |
| Discord | Off-stream community hub | Link it with !discord bot command |
🧪 Future-Proofing: Tools in Development for Kick
Kick is still growing rapidly. Expect coming soon:
- Native chatbot integration
- Channel points-like feature
- Integrated tipping systems
- More analytics & mod tools