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How to add Twitch sub badges step by step guide tutorial

How to Add Twitch Sub Badges (Step-by-Step Guide 2026)

in Guides, Tutorials on February 4, 2026

Subscriber badges are custom icons that show next to a viewer’s name in chat to represent how long they’ve supported your channel. These badges help build community, reward loyalty, and give your stream a more professional feel.

If you’re ready to add your own Twitch sub badges, follow this easy step-by-step guide.

Step 1: Prepare Your Badge Files

Before uploading, you must create badge images in three sizes required by Twitch:

  • 18 × 18 pixels
  • 36 × 36 pixels
  • 72 × 72 pixels

All images must be square PNG files with transparent backgrounds. Keep designs simple and readable at very small sizes.

📌 Tip: Small details don’t show up well at tiny sizes, so focus on bold shapes and high contrast colors.

Step 2: Open Twitch Creator Dashboard

  1. Log in to your Twitch account.
  2. Click your profile icon in the top right.
  3. Open Creator Dashboard.
  4. In the left sidebar, expand Monetization.
  5. Select SubscriptionsSubscriber Badges.

Step 3: Upload Your Badges

  1. In the Subscriber Badges panel, there’s a list of badges for different subscription milestones (like 1-month, 3-months, 6-months).
  2. Click the + next to a tier to upload badge images.
  3. Upload your three sizes for each badge tier (18, 36, 72 px).
  4. Twitch will automatically assign them to subscribers based on how long they’ve supported you.

Step 4: Save and Publish

After uploading all sizes for a tier, click Save. Your badges will now appear in chat beside subscriber names at each loyalty level.

Bonus Tips for Better Badges

Design for clarity: Because badges are tiny in chat, avoid tiny text or delicate details.

Use consistent branding: Incorporate your channel colors or theme so badges match your visual style.

Test on devices: Check how badges look in both light and dark chat modes.

Need ready-to-use badges?

If you want professional, Twitch-optimized badges ready to upload, check out our Twitch Sub Badges collection, designed in the correct sizes and formatted for instant use.

👉 Browse Sub Badge Packs

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