What Prizes Work Best for Streamers?
The best stream giveaway prizes are aligned with your audience’s interests. Stream communities respond best to rewards that feel relevant, exclusive, or experience-driven.
High-performing prize ideas include:
- Game keys or DLC packs
- Gaming headsets, controllers, or accessories
- Store or platform gift cards
- On-stream shoutouts or custom emotes
- Sponsor-branded merchandise
Experience-based rewards such as VIP access, subscriber perks, or custom community roles can be just as effective as physical items.
You can also partner with brands to provide sponsored prizes. This increases perceived prize value while expanding exposure for both your channel and the sponsor.
To maximise performance, align the prize with your niche and track engagement through structured entry methods.
Using YouTube Actions allows you to measure meaningful engagement while staying compliant with platform policies.
Supported YouTube actions include:
- YouTube Login – Award entries when users authenticate with YouTube
- Submit a YouTube Video – Collect user video submissions for contests
- Visit a YouTube Channel – Send users to your channel and optionally require time-on-page
- Optional question prompts during visits for added verification
Note: Direct subscription, comment, and watch-to-win actions are no longer supported to comply with YouTube’s Fake Engagement Policy.
Structured actions ensure your giveaway measures real interaction rather than vanity metrics.
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