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Resub, short for resubscribe, is a term used on live streaming platforms to describe the renewal of a monthly subscription to a creator’s channel. It is most closely associated with Twitch, where viewers subscribe at one of several tiers and receive channel-specific perks such as emotes, subscriber-only chat access, and sometimes ad-free viewing, depending on the streamer’s settings.

A resub occurs when an existing subscriber renews their subscription for another monthly cycle. Renewals can

Resubs are distinct from new subscriptions and gifted subscriptions. They indicate ongoing commitment to a creator

Financially, subscriptions generate revenue for the creator and the platform, with a portion allocated to the

Related terms include gift sub (a subscription purchased for another user), subscriber tiers (such as Tier 1,

be
automatic
or
initiated
by
the
user,
depending
on
platform
settings
and
payment
options.
In
chat,
a
resub
event
is
often
announced
by
a
system
message
naming
the
subscriber
and
indicating
the
number
of
months
they
have
been
subscribed.
The
subscriber’s
badge
typically
updates
to
reflect
the
new
month
count,
signaling
continued
support.
rather
than
a
one-time
or
third-party
gift.
Streamers
may
acknowledge
resubs
during
broadcasts
and
sometimes
run
milestone
rewards
or
recognition
for
long-term
subscribers.
platform
and
the
remainder
to
the
creator.
The
exact
split
can
vary
by
platform
policy
and
partner
status.
Tier
2,
Tier
3),
emotes,
and
subscriber-only
content.