Of all the streamers in the world, not very many do it all the time. Not everyone can stream their content for 16 hours a day, because usually it’s just life that gets in the way – whether it’s a full-time job or just other hobbies. There are non-full-time streamers who still want to take their content to the next level, and these are the same people who might want to optimize the little time they have streaming.
We’ve taken the liberty of looking at the data to try and give you some insight so you can pick the best time that’s right for you. Please note that all of these times are based on the UTC time zone, so set it accordingly.
When is LiveMe the most viewers?
To maximize broadcast time, it might make sense to look at when Liveme has the most viewers.
According to Liveme statistics, over the past week, viewer behavior and peak hours have changed for weekdays and weekends.
On weekdays, peak attendance usually falls between 18:00 and 20:00, with an average of 16,000 to 17,500 viewers. This is very likely because it happens when the adults come home from work and the kids just finish their lessons and start to relax. Around 20:30 – 21:00 it begins to narrow.
Weekends, when in general more people have free time. Peak times come earlier and tend to have more people watching. The largest number of spectators goes from 16:00 to 18:30: from 23 to 27 thousand spectators. However, on weekends you will also see that usually more people start at 11am and the time only increases until the peak time and then at around 6:30pm the number of viewers decreases.
Interestingly, regardless of the day of the week, the lowest attendance is usually in the morning, around 7:00 am to 9:00 am.
So, based on this information, it makes sense to just start your Liveme as soon as you get home around 5:00 PM and continue until 9:00 PM, right?
Well, not so fast. Many other factors must be taken into account.
When are the most streamers?
Each viewer does not have much time. With more choices, you’ll have to compete with more streamers for views. It is very likely that those streamers who have full-time jobs or studies will also have the same streaming schedule. Perhaps this is not the best option when the largest number of people are fighting for attention and opinions.
And again, the behavior of streamers on weekdays and weekends is different.
Unsurprisingly, the peak time for viewers is also the peak time for streamers on weekdays. The largest number of live channels are broadcast from 18:00 to 20:00, and the number of channels is about 6 thousand, except for Friday morning! For some reason, after people stream on Thursday night, they come back on Friday very early morning – the peak starts from 1:00 to 2:00 with about 6300 live channels.
On weekends when people usually have more time, the peak still starts around 20:00 but with much more live channels from 7.2k to 7.3k.
On the other end of the spectrum, there are times when streaming is almost non-existent. And surprisingly, no, it’s not the early hours of the morning. On all days of the week, the time with the least number of live channels is 9 am. On weekdays, from 2.2 to 2.3 thousand channels are broadcast, and on weekends – from 2.7 to 3.1 thousand.
The basic logic is that if there are very few live channels in the morning, then it makes sense to stream, right? Not certainly in that way. Remember that around this time the number of views is also the lowest.
You should strive for the perfect balance between viewers, demand and live streams, your competitors.
When is the best ratio of viewers to streamers?
You see, if you consider viewers to be demand, then Liveme hosts are supply. You, as a streamer, are part of the offer. You must consider that all other presenters are competitors. When there are too many live channels and not enough viewers, each channel will have fewer viewers – assuming, of course, that the viewership is evenly divided, which we know is not the case. But for the sake of just finding a good balance, let’s just say that the nuances of popularity and relevance are still debatable.
According to our data, the highest number of viewers per channel on weekends is between 28 and 29 viewers per channel. This takes place between approximately 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm. This is true from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, the situation is a little different: each channel is live from 18:00 to 19:00, gaining from 38 to 40 viewers.
On Saturdays, the peak number of viewers per channel is usually from 12:00 to 14:00 with 40-45 viewers per page. It happens at the same time, from noon to 2 pm, but with a peak of 50 to 60 viewers per page.
On the other hand, the worst ratio of viewers to channels on live TV is usually from 1:00 to 3:00 on weekdays, 18 to 19 viewers per channel Monday to Thursday, and 20 to 21 viewers per channel on Liveme on Fridays.
On weekends, this happens a little later, from about 3:00 to 4:00, when 18 to 19 people are looking at the page.
Armed with this knowledge, we can see that some complexities and nuances are starting to take shape. Will we stream when other streamers are least available, or do we keep track of the ratio of top viewers to live channels? Not so fast, there’s something else to consider.
Other Factors to Consider
If you just look at the numbers, there seem to be harsh and dry answers, but every streamer is different and there are plenty of other small factors to consider.
One of the things you have to determine is who your audience is and when, most likely, that type of people will drop by to watch some streams.
Here are some things to consider:
What type of content are you streaming? Know your audience.
Who is your main competitor?
Liveme hosts should choose a time when the most popular streamers are closed. Or maybe you can choose when your content will complement the content of similar hosts. You must develop a strategy.
What is the most convenient time for you?
Your own schedule will also be the most important factor. You will need to make sure that any time you decide to stream is in line with your lifestyle.
So when is the best time to stream?
Considering all these factors, the best times will be very specific to you and your schedule. There won’t be a definitive answer, but at least now you can make a more informed decision.
However, if you want to risk betting on a good time, you should at least try between 16:00 and 18:00 UTC weekdays, because you will have the most viewers with the least competition, and then move on.