Chat ban tools have been around for a long time on Twitch, but streamers can now control who can watch their streams.
According to Twitch’s monthly update schedule, those who are banned or blocked on the platform will soon be kept away from not only chat but also live streams. Twitch will give this control to both moderators and streamers.
Open to moderators and publishers
When the new anti-harassment feature becomes available, it will be part of Twitch’s built-in blocking tools, and blocked users will be automatically blocked from watching streams. However, the feature will not be turned on by default; It will need to be turned on from moderation settings.
The new option will only prevent logged in banned or blocked users from watching the stream.
One of the most requested features
It’s a long-requested additional security option, according to Twitch Senior Product Manager Trevo Fisher. The feature will be available in the next few weeks.
