Twitch Desktop

What's new in this version:

Twitch Desktop App 8.0.0
- Added policies 1.5, 3.4, and 4.6.2
- Appended 4.3 to mention Emotes usage and beta program
- Appended 4.4 to mention advertising beta program
- Removed 4.6.1 (Off-site links must be related to the extension’s core functionality)
- Removed 4.6.3 (Off-site links must be included within your URL whitelist)
- Previous 5.2 and 5.3 reworked and appended to mention the commerce beta program


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.7019
- Change log not available for this version


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6991
- A brand new Twitch Desktop App is rolling out! Keep your eyes peeled over the next few weeks—when your app updates, you will be notified within the app with a preview of the cool new features and major improvements we’ve made


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6941
- Change log not available for this version


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6927
- Fixed: Certain images will no longer mysteriously appear blank


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6917
- Important news for WoW users: World of Warcraft patch v8.1 introduces changes that may affect your addon settings within the app
- If your addons do not appear automatically, you can find them again by clicking “Scan Now,” or click “Locate Game” and browse to the directory containing WoW.exe (Windows) or World of Warcraft.app (Mac). Don’t worry—your addons are still there!
- If you have addon sync enabled, you may need to rejoin your profile by clicking the Sync button
- If you have custom settings, such as a preferred release type, you may need to re-select those options
- If you are experiencing in any other issues with your addons, please contact support


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6912
New:
- Twitch accounts are now required to log into the app. If you are unable to merge an existing Curse account with a Twitch ID, please contact our support team


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6843
Improved:
- Spruced up a few localizations

Fixed:
- Addons should now display the correct icon artwork


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6829
- Fixed: The Game Library and Addons should be more resilient to network bamboozling


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6815
- Fixed: Got rid of a hiccup that again caused stream going live notifications not to display


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6786
- Older versions of Windows and missing executables for game installs are now properly detected by My Games Library tab


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6781
Fixed:
- Downloads will no longer be problematic when creating a 1.13 Minecraft profile
- Recent updates to mods should now promptly appear


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6744
Fixed:
- An endless loading spinner should no longer relentlessly attack some users when waking from sleep
- Mod updates should now appear as they become available. Certain WoW users had to restart the app for them to appear
- All FTB packs should now appear in the Minecraft mod browser


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6736
- Change log not available for this version


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6690
- Calling all heroes: The Overwatch League All-Access Pass is now available in the Twitch Desktop App!
- Enjoy all-access benefits up to the start of the 2019 Overwatch League Season
- Event-exclusive Twitch emotes, badges, and in-game content are yours to keep forever!
- Unlock early access to in-game skins and sprays, global emotes and chat badges to rep in Twitch chat, and insider access to pro players and teams
- A synced Blizzard account is required to redeem in-game rewards

Improved:
- Improved mod management performance and memory usag.


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6683.1384
- Improved: Certain games will now provide a smoother launch experience in the Game Library


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6668.295
Fixed:
- Game Library installs should now be nice and smooth
- Browse should no longer sometimes incorrectly display the tiles on the Creative page
- The loader should not rarely spawn when trying to view a modpack’s description


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6659.42546

Fixed:
- Contacts should no longer sometimes lose their status when waking your system from sleep
- After a user accepts your friend request, you should immediately see their online status
- You should now be able to download files or images that another user links in chat once again


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6640.691

Fixed:
- The video player controls should now properly localize
- Re-enabled the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive overlay


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6635.1684

Fixed:
- Fast login for new users now works effortlessly
- Software rendering mode should now properly be enabled when told to do so


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6634.2460

New:
- Want separate Chats for subs, spoilers, and silliness? GET A ROOM. Rooms are now available for your channel
- You can now spellcheck yourself before you wreck youself

Improved:
- The fabled and fabulous addon sync feature is now available to all users
- Game Library download speeds continue getting souped-up
- Game Library game installs and uninstalls now provide more detailed status messages

Fixed:
- Corrected the Channel status icons for Premiers and Reruns
- Some users who encountered a long “Verifying…” stage when installing Civilization IV will now see it take less time to progress


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6611.39437

New:
- the app now has a brand new top navigation that includes the full Browse directory from Twitch.tv!

Fixed:
- "Year in Clips" will not display as broken links in chat

Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6604.42919
New:
- Greet new channel chatters with customizable first time chatter announcements
- Everybody loves presents! Sub gifting has arrived on Desktop

Improved:
- A "Visit Channel" button will now always appear on the Chat Header in Streamer servers
- Revved up the Mods download performance
- We made it easier to get carried in channel Raids -- they’re now opt-out instead of opt-in

Fixed:
- The app should no longer minimize when you are logged out and click the "X."
- Corrected the download URL in the installation repair dialog
- "Play Test Sound" button should now work regardless of notification sound settings


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6591.2326
- Improved: App startup may be a bit better for some users


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6585.2139
- Change log not available for this version


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6563.2244
Fixed:
- VODs will no longer NOPE out and display an error message when opened from the Browse page
- Steam friend sync is back online


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6557.923
Fixed:
- The app should now remember when you've seen chat rules, so don't forget them. We won't
- The auto-update addons option has returned to work for all users
- All users should now be able to multi-select installed addons
- Improved the performance of Twitch Games downloads


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6543.2605
Improved:
- Summoned addon support for Darkest Dungeon
- Installing games on the “My Games” tab is now more streamlined
- Always see what’s poppin’ with added support for popout chat
- Added a handy support link to the login page in case of login or account issues

Fixed:
- Battle.net friend sync is fully operational again
- When searching for a Modpack or Mods in Minecraft and scrolling through the results, the list will no longer sometimes appear empty instead of showing the results
- Cleaned up a few issues when hosting or viewing a channel that is hosting in the app and in the popout player
- Channel display names should now correctly appear in the Hosting notification banner
- The Settings button for hosting now seriously opens Settings
- Unhosting should now update the player as expected
- Mended the menu that appears when clicking a username in Live Chat
- Manage Raid Settings in the "See Recent Raids" menu option should no longer send you to an error page
- The Watch Ad button in the Get Bits menu is ready to serve you
- Clicking an unknown channel link in chat will port you to a page with an error message


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6529.932
Improved:
- CHARGE FORWARD and lead your squad into other channels with the new “/raid” command

Fixed:
- Battle.net friend sync is fully operational
- The League overlay is back in action
- The correct Minecraft version will now display for certain modpacks


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6522.42411
- Fixed: Non-WoW games on the Mods tab should no longer show as disabled in some cases when detected by the client with "Show my addons at launch" enabled


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6515.471
- Fixed: Got rid of the hiccup that again caused Stream going live notifications to display for those with all notifications disabled
- Fixed: Refreshed and rebuffed the Channel Header, Live Chat, Global Search, and the Following directory
- Fixed: Pressing enter in a contact list search on the selected top result should now jump you over to the chat textbox, if you are viewing chat with that contact
- Fixed: Evicted a mage that could cast Slow on the Minecraft and Addons startup experience and laugh about it
- Fixed: Dispelled a debuff that could cause various problems loading Minecraft profile


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6495.41883
Improved:
- The Followed Channels area can now be hidden by users who aren’t about that following business

Fixed:
- Followed channels should now consistently appear in the Contact List
- Sorry, we can no longer predict when people will be active. "Active in a few" should no longer show as a user status
- Nicknames will no longer be displayed on Streamer mode when the "Hide Nickname" option is enabled
- Streamer toast notifications should no longer break the rules and appear when the global setting has them turned off
- The channel header will no longer hide the update bar
- The Settings menu should no longer hide behind the chat viewer list
- Polished the Minecraft Profile Options and Export Profile windows
- The "Add Friends" popup should now be dismissed after clicking "Done" when adding friends to a group
- Fixed an error when creating a group with a custom avatar
- The no friends message will no longer sometimes appear when you have pending friend requests or whispers
- Opening the popout player while in theater mode should exit theater mode
- Fixed an issue that could prevent the app from launching for some users with an unsupported system locale


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6464.42998
Improved:
- We shoot for the Mün with Kerbal Space Program mods support.:rocket: Twitch Chat is now equipped with autocomplete mentions and :Magic Dots: to spam your
- Hosting is so hot right now, and right inside the app
- Following directory has arrived to make life easier when following OVER 9000 channels
- Streamer panels are pumped about being here for you
- Twitch Chat viewer list is locked and loaded
- You can now navigate through top search results with the keyboard

Fixed:
- Minecraft modpack installation is now really good at not failing


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6432.4222 Beta
- Fixes: We asked the Contact List to put its fidget spinner away since it kept showing the spinner to some users


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6431.8414 Beta
New:
- Kick back, relax, and watch any stream directly in the desktop app -- and the viewing experience is much better than before. Check out our popout player
- Browse will let you explore Channels, Clips and VODs
- Your Followed Channel list can now be found in the left column
- Sweet Twitch.tv action has been added to the Home tab
- We bundled Minecraft and all games that use mods into a single Mods section at the top of the app
- Please note that a few Channel page features are temporarily MIA. Rest assured, they are on the way

Improved:
- The Discover feature has left the game. You'll need to use invite links to add members to your private servers
- Korean and Thai languages have been added! We also tidied up translations in some other languages
- Reduced the amount of memory used by the app


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6415.6985 Beta
New:
- Twitch accounts are now required to log in. Curse accounts that haven't already merged with a Twitch account will now be guided through the merge process

Fixed:
- Battle.NET friend sync has been restored
- Steam and League friend syncs have been repaired


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6402.43108 Beta
- Fixed: Steam and League friend syncs have been repaired


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6402.3769 Beta
Improved:
- Korean and Thai languages have been added! We also tidied up translations in some other languages


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6381.40777 Beta
Improved:
- We spiffied up the Game Library game launch experience and also prompt you to update out-of-date games when you launch them

Fixed:
- Modpacks install disabled mods properly again


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6375.42264 Beta
- Resolved an issue preventing the overlay from appearing in some games


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6375.566 Beta
Improved:
- We ranked up our app startup speed buffs

Fixed:
- Hidden channels no longer show in the ‘#‘ auto-complete hints
- You can no longer set a nickname for yourself in the profile window
- The volume slider for in-game overlays should never slip around to random volume levels while in motion
- The "Join Team" option should reliably disappear after an automatch session ends
- The WoW addons "Replay Orientation" menu option should now be shown in certain situations where it was previously missing


Twitch Desktop App 7.5.6367.480 Beta
Improved:
- Cast an invisibility spell and make a private room hidden from other users
- You can now search for new friends right inside the contact list

Fixed:
- Emoji have respawned in whisper conversations with non-friends
- Users who experienced issues installing games should be able to install games from the Game Library once again