Global Livestreaming Hits Record 31.7 Billion Hours Watched in Q3 2026

Global livestreaming achieved a new record of 31.7 billion hours watched in the third quarter of 2026, according to a report from Streams Charts. This marks the highest quarterly total ever recorded, with a notable shift as TikTok LIVE significantly narrowed the gap on YouTube in market share, indicating evolving audience engagement across streaming platforms.