{"id":2180,"date":"2024-07-31T04:17:15","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T04:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/?p=2180"},"modified":"2025-10-27T11:27:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T11:27:32","slug":"how-to-add-twitch-chat-overlay-using-obs-studio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/how-to-add-twitch-chat-overlay-using-obs-studio\/","title":{"rendered":"How to add Twitch Chat Overlay using OBS Studio"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"94e3b4da-4806-4858-b80d-d3aa32b65015\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Adding a <a href=\"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/hide-twitch-chat\/\">Twitch chat<\/a> overlay to your stream helps you stay connected with your audience. Here&#8217;s how you can do it using OBS Studio.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/how-to-add-twitch-chat-overlay-using-obs-studio\/#Step-by-Step_Guide\" title=\"Step-by-Step Guide\">Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/how-to-add-twitch-chat-overlay-using-obs-studio\/#Using_Stream_Labs\" title=\"Using Stream Labs:\">Using Stream Labs:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/how-to-add-twitch-chat-overlay-using-obs-studio\/#Adding_Chat_to_OBS\" title=\"Adding Chat to OBS:\">Adding Chat to OBS:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/how-to-add-twitch-chat-overlay-using-obs-studio\/#Setting_Up_in_OBS\" title=\"Setting Up in OBS:\">Setting Up in OBS:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/how-to-add-twitch-chat-overlay-using-obs-studio\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/how-to-add-twitch-chat-overlay-using-obs-studio\/#1_Why_should_I_add_a_Twitch_chat_overlay_to_my_stream\" title=\"1. Why should I add a Twitch chat overlay to my stream?\">1. Why should I add a Twitch chat overlay to my stream?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/how-to-add-twitch-chat-overlay-using-obs-studio\/#2_Can_I_customize_the_appearance_of_my_chat_overlay\" title=\"2. Can I customize the appearance of my chat overlay?\">2. Can I customize the appearance of my chat overlay?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/how-to-add-twitch-chat-overlay-using-obs-studio\/#3_How_do_I_test_if_my_chat_overlay_is_working_correctly\" title=\"3. How do I test if my chat overlay is working correctly?\">3. How do I test if my chat overlay is working correctly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/how-to-add-twitch-chat-overlay-using-obs-studio\/#4_Can_I_make_the_chat_background_transparent\" title=\"4. Can I make the chat background transparent?\">4. Can I make the chat background transparent?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Guide\"><\/span>Step-by-Step Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Stream_Labs\"><\/span>Using Stream Labs:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Visit Stream Labs Website<\/strong> Open your browser and go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/streamlabs.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Stream Labs<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2181 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-28-300x160.jpg\" alt=\"Streamlabs Website\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-28-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-28-1024x545.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-28-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-28.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Navigate to Chat Box<\/strong> Once logged in, click on &#8220;Widgets&#8221; in the menu, then select &#8220;Chat Box.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2182 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Chat-300x147.jpg\" alt=\"Chat\" width=\"699\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Chat-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Chat-768x377.jpg 768w, https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Chat.jpg 951w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_Chat_to_OBS\"><\/span>Adding Chat to OBS:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>3. Log in to Your Account<\/strong> Make sure you are logged in to your Stream labs account.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2183 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-29-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"Login Streamlabs\" width=\"700\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-29-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-29-1024x539.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-29-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-29.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Find Chat Box Settings<\/strong> Use the search bar to look for &#8220;Chat Box Widget Settings&#8221; and select it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2184 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Chat-box-widget-setting-300x96.jpg\" alt=\"Chat box widget setting\" width=\"701\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Chat-box-widget-setting-300x96.jpg 300w, https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Chat-box-widget-setting-768x247.jpg 768w, https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Chat-box-widget-setting.jpg 899w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Copy Widget URL<\/strong> You will see a URL for your chat box widget. Copy this URL. Remember, keep this URL private as it&#8217;s tied to your account.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2185 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Copy-URL-300x30.jpg\" alt=\"Copy URL\" width=\"696\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Copy-URL-300x30.jpg 300w, https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Copy-URL-768x76.jpg 768w, https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Copy-URL.jpg 970w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_Up_in_OBS\"><\/span>Setting Up in OBS:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>6. Open OBS Studio<\/strong> Open <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/OBS_Studio\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">OBS Studio<\/a> and choose the scene where you want to add the chat overlay. We&#8217;ll use the Browser scene for this example.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2186 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Open-OBS.jpg\" alt=\"Open OBS\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Add Browser Source<\/strong> Under &#8220;Sources,&#8221; click the &#8220;+&#8221; icon to add a new source, then select &#8220;Browser.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2187 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Browse-Source-270x300.jpg\" alt=\"Browse Source\" width=\"350\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Browse-Source-270x300.jpg 270w, https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Browse-Source.jpg 514w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Name Your Source<\/strong> Name this source &#8220;Twitch Chat Box&#8221; and click &#8220;OK.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2188 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Twitch-Chat-Box-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"Twitch Chat Box\" width=\"350\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Twitch-Chat-Box-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Twitch-Chat-Box.jpg 376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Enter Chat URL<\/strong> Replace the default URL with the Widget URL you copied earlier. Adjust the width and height for the best layout. Click &#8220;OK&#8221; to save.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2189 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Click-OK-300x254.jpg\" alt=\"Click OK\" width=\"450\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Click-OK-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Click-OK.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Start Streaming<\/strong> You&#8217;re all set! Click &#8220;Start Streaming&#8221; in OBS to go live with your new embedded chat window.<\/p>\n<p>This simple guide will help you stay interactive with your <a href=\"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/viewbotter-vs-followerspanda-comparison-which-is-better-for-buying-twitch-viewers\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"110\">viewers by displaying the Twitch<\/a> chat on your stream. Happy streaming!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-udsaf-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-udsaf-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm md:pb-9\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-9\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"py-2 juice:py-[18px] px-3 text-base md:px-4 m-auto md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-3 text-base juice:gap-4 juice:md:gap-5 juice:lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cfa4c5eb-1271-4b2e-b7c8-5f8192f30624\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Why_should_I_add_a_Twitch_chat_overlay_to_my_stream\"><\/span>1. Why should I add a Twitch chat overlay to my stream?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Adding a Twitch chat overlay helps <a href=\"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/free-twitch-viewers\">engage with your viewers<\/a> by displaying their messages on the screen. It enhances interactivity and makes your audience feel more connected to the stream.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Can_I_customize_the_appearance_of_my_chat_overlay\"><\/span>2. Can I customize the appearance of my chat overlay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can customize the appearance of your chat overlay. Both Streamlabs and KapChat offer customization options for colors, fonts, and other settings.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_do_I_test_if_my_chat_overlay_is_working_correctly\"><\/span>3. How do I test if my chat overlay is working correctly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Start a test stream and type a few <a href=\"https:\/\/followerspanda.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-messages-on-twitch-with-screenshots\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"58\">messages in your Twitch<\/a> chat. Check the OBS preview to ensure the messages appear correctly in the overlay.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Can_I_make_the_chat_background_transparent\"><\/span>4. Can I make the chat background transparent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can use the &#8220;Color Key&#8221; filter in OBS to make the background of your chat overlay transparent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adding a Twitch chat overlay to your stream helps you stay connected with your audience. 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