Twitch extensions are interactive panels and overlays that give you the ability to pioneer live streams. If you are experiencing Twitch extensions not working issue, then we have got you covered. Moreover, we have listed a few of the most popular extensions towards the end of this blog. So stay tuned!
Twitch Extensions Not Working? Why and How to Fix It
Twitch extensions are a great way to enhance your streaming experience, but they can sometimes be problematic. The possible reasons might be:
- Network connectivity and speed issues
- Unstable Twitch server
- Issues in the web browser including corrupt cookies, caches, and temporary files
- Outdated extension or corrupt extension file
Quick Answer
First check if you have exhausted number of extensions allowed by the platform. Twitch streaming platform allows you to use up to 6 extensions of 2 types, 1 overlay type extension and 3 panel extensions.
If thats not the case, try updating extensions as follows:
1. Open your web browser.
2. Go to the Extensions menu.
3. Then, click on the Update option.
Method 1: Basic Tips
Visit Twitch status website and check if servers are running fine. If not, wait and try later.
- The basic method you can perform is to restart the device.
- Log out of the Twitch or Twitch extension that is facing the error. Log into it again.
- Follow our article to troubleshoot network connectivity on Windows PC.
- If you use Twitch on a particular browser and encounter such issues, you can switch to a different web browser.
Method 2: Clear Browser Cache and Cookies
Browsing history, and accumulated temporary files like cache data, cookiesmaybe the reason of this issue. You can follow our guide to clear cache and cookies in Google Chrome or do so similarly in Firefox or Edge.
Method 3: Update Twitch Extensions
There is a possibility the old version of Twitch extensions may have a bug or might be corrupt and that is why it does not function on any browser on your PC. Moreover, outdated versions also cause lags and do not work. Remove the extension and install it from the official website again to check if there was a bug that might have been resolved in the updated one. You can also follow these steps to update your extensions.
1. Open Google Chrome on your device
2. Click on the Extensions icon near the address bar.
3. Click on Manage Extensions from the menu.
4. From the top right corner of the extensions list page, toggle to turn on Developer mode.
5. Click on Update option.
6. Close and restart the browser.
Also Read: 12 Easy Fixes for Twitch Lagging Issues
Method 4: Use Twitch Client
Twitch client is a dedicated desktop app developed and optimized for Windows. There are major chances that using the Twitch client app instead of the website on your browser would prevent the issue you are already facing. Additionally, it works better with streams and is well optimized for the OS. Follow these steps to install Twitch Desktop client.
1. Visit the Twitch website and click on the Download button on the Twitch Studio Beta app in the Desktop Apps section.
3. After the app is downloaded, double-click on it to run the installation file.
4. Click on the Install button on the wizard and follow the instructions in the window to complete the installation.
Method 5: Disable Unwanted Extensions
If there is a conflict between any other extension and the twitch extension, it might lead to twitch extensions not working issue. However, it is hard to detect exactly which extensions are in conflict. So,
1. Open Chrome browser and click on the three vertical dots at the top right corner.
2. Click on Settings and select Extensions from the menu on the left.
3. Toggle off each extension to disable them EXCEPT Twitch.
4. Once done, close all Chrome tabs.
5. Open a new window to stream Twitch and check if problem is resolved.
Method 6: Allow Twitch Extensions in Firewall
If you find the default Windows Firewall Protection as the culprit that causes error and you want to use Twitch and its extensions, but you don’t want to disable the Windows Antivirus on your PC, you can still make an exception for Twitch and the extension manager to not be shielded by it and check if that prevents from causing errors. You can go through our guide on How to Block or Unblock Programs In Windows Defender Firewall.
Also Read: Fix AdBlock Not Working on Twitch
Method 7: Disable Antivirus Temporarily (If Applicable)
Even if third party antivirus plays a significant role in keeping your device safe from malware and virus, occasionally it can also interact with the services of a few apps and their extensions. We do not recommend you to disable or uninstall your third party antivirus but to figure out the cause of the issue, you can take a try and check if the antivirus software is blocking your extension services. Here is our guide on How to Disable Antivirus Temporarily on Windows 10.
Method 8: Contact Twitch Customer Support
If none of the above methods fix the issue for you, we suggest you to contact the Twitch customer support.
1. Visit Twitch customer support page and provide your account details.
2. Along with extensions you are using and facing problems and submit other required information.
3. Then, wait for their response and follow as instructed.
List of Top Twitch Extensions
Twitch extensions is a free add-on service, a feature by Twitch for it users that allows 3rd party developers to create add-on services that can be integrated into Twitch directly, compatible with its video player and their software as well. These extensions generate user attraction of potential users by elevating the capabilities of the platform in multiple ways.
We have mentioned below some of our favorite Twitch extensions for you under different categories.
- Streamlabs Tool (Overlay, Mobile)
- Stream Closed Captioner (Overlay, Panel)
- Sound Alerts (Component, Panel, Mobile)
- 7TV (Component, Panel, Overlay, Mobile)
- MyEmotes (Loyalty & Recognition)
- Prime Subscription and Loot Reminder (Component, Overlay)
- My Wishlist (Streamer Tools)
- Top Clip (Viewer Engagement)
- Dota 2 Tracker (Extension for Games, Panel, Mobile)
- Stream Avatars (Viewer Engagement)
How to Enable Twitch Extensions
The Twitch streaming platform has a huge base for extensions developed overtime under different types and categories to enhance the streaming and viewers engaging experience. It also upgrades more features and extends capabilities of the platform. We will teach you how to perfectly enable twitch extensions to avoid any kind of errors with the extension.
1. Open your Twitch home page and click on the head icon at the top right corner of the page.
2. Select the Creator Dashboard option.
3. From the Creator Dashboard page, click on the three-line Navigation icon in the top left-hand corner.
4. Click on Extensions option from the menu.
5. From the discovery tab, browse for the extensions from different categories you want to install.
6. Pick the extension and click on Install.
7. Configure your extension as per your requirements.
8. Click on Activate.
9. From the drop-down menu, assign the extension appropriate slot based on the type of extension (e.g. Overlay 1, Panel 1)
10. After you assign the slot, the extension will show up.
Also Read: How to Watch Twitch on TV
While Twitch has been trusted, go-to, reliable and popular server platform for gamers, live streamers and for its audience who interact one way or the other on their website or app, possibilities of bugs and glitches is possible. We hope that this guide was helpful and you were able to fix Twitch extensions not working issue. Let us know which method worked for you the best. If you have any queries, or suggestions, then feel free to drop them in the comments section below.
