Best streaming moments of 2021: Top 5 Ranked
We’ve celebrated the top streamers, but what about the best streaming moments of 2021 that cemented Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook stars in the history books? As part of Dexerto’s Best of 2021 series, we’ve ranked the top five streaming moments of the year.
We’ve celebrated the best streamers, and some of the breakthrough stars of 2021. Now it’s time to celebrate the moments that cemented some of those names at the top of Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, and other platforms. 2021 saw the streaming space expand wildly as content creators continued to innovate with the limits they could push. With the slow return to events, creative muscles could really be flexed for the first time in over a year. Trends were born, history was made, and stars were discovered. As part of our Best of 2021 series, let’s recap the best streaming moments of the year.
5 — TheGrefg sets new Twitch viewership record
4 — Asmongold’s adventures in FFXIV
3 — KKatamina breaks Twitch subscriber record for a female streamer
2 — Shitcamp brings streaming’s biggest names together
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Livestream viewership records: Highest peak viewers on Twitch, YouTube & Kick of all-time
xQc defends Ibai after destroying Twitch viewership record yet again
1 — Ludwig leads Twitch revolution with 31-day “subathon”
Keep an eye for more ofDexerto’s Best of 2021 rankingsacross gaming, esports, and streaming, dropping right through December.
