Hey everyone! I’m trying to figure out if there’s a way to see when someone started following a Twitch channel. I’ve been poking around the Twitch API but I’m kinda lost.
Does anyone know if this info is available somewhere? Maybe there’s a tool or a trick I’m missing? It would be super helpful for a project I’m working on.
I thought about checking follower lists, but that seems like it would take forever for big streamers. There’s gotta be an easier way, right?
If you’ve got any ideas or have done something like this before, I’d really appreciate the help! Thanks in advance!
I’ve dealt with this issue before while working on a Twitch analytics tool. The Twitch API indeed provides this information through the /users/follows endpoint, as mentioned. However, it’s worth noting that you’ll need to obtain OAuth tokens for authentication, which can be a bit tricky if you’re new to API integrations. Additionally, be mindful of rate limits when querying for multiple users or channels. If you’re building something at scale, consider implementing caching mechanisms to reduce API calls and improve performance. Feel free to reach out if you need more specific guidance on implementation details.
As someone who’s dabbled in Twitch development, I can confirm that the /users/follows endpoint is indeed the way to go. However, I’d like to add a word of caution from my experience. While it’s relatively straightforward for small-scale projects, things can get tricky when you’re dealing with larger datasets.
I ran into performance issues when trying to fetch follow dates for thousands of users. To mitigate this, I ended up implementing a queue system and spreading requests over time to avoid hitting rate limits. Also, don’t forget to handle edge cases - some users might have changed their usernames, or channels might have been deleted.
If you’re building something that needs real-time data, you might want to look into Twitch’s webhooks (now called EventSub) for more efficient updates. It’s a bit more complex to set up, but it can be a game-changer for certain types of applications.
Lastly, make sure you’re complying with Twitch’s terms of service regarding data usage. They can be quite strict about how you store and use follower information.
yo, i actually had to do smth similar for a project. theres a twitch api endpoint that gives u follow date info. its /users/follows i think. u need the user id and channel id tho. gotta do some auth stuff first but its not too bad. good luck with ur thing!
hey dude, i’ve messed with this before. the /users/follows endpoint is ur best bet. just remember u need both user and channel IDs. also, watch out for rate limits if ur checkin lots of follows. might wanna cache some data to avoid hittin the API too much. good luck with ur project!