Last updated 2026-05-25
Gaming & Streaming Canada Updated 2026-05-25

xQc Full Creator Stats

xQc — Canadian Twitch megastar delivering high-octane variety gaming, esports analysis, and IRL streams to millions of daily viewers.

Niche: Gaming & Streaming Active since: 2016 Languages: English, French

Total Followers +2.3%

3.0M

Across YouTube, Instagram

Primary Platform

Twitch

2.8M followers on platform

Engagement

4.2%

vs. 1.5% category median

Sponsorship Tier

Macro

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xQc · Quick Facts
  • Macro-tier gaming and variety streamer anchored on Twitch
  • Signed a reported ~$70M deal with Kick before returning to Twitch
  • Spans Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram with 3M+ combined followers
  • Engagement runs well above the gaming and streaming category baseline
  • Recent deals span gaming hardware, peripherals, furniture, and beverages
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Performance Across Platforms

Updated 2026-05-25
PlatformFollowers30d GrowthEngagementPosts / wkLast upload
YouTube2,800,000+62K4.2%2.81 day ago
Instagram250,000+8K2.9%1.24 days ago
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Trajectory estimated from current followers and reported 7/30/90/365-day growth rates.

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Recent Brand Partnerships

Last 12 months · sponsored content only
BrandTypePlatformDatePerformance vs. baseline
Product IntegrationTwitchMar 2026+31%
Sponsored StreamTwitchFeb 2026+27%
CampaignYouTubeApr 2026+19%
Sponsored VideoYouTubeJan 2026+42%
Product LaunchTwitchMar 2026+24%

Estimated Rate Card

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Top Recent Content

Last 60 days · top-performing post featured
#TitleViewsWhen
01
FALLEN WINS $500K VALORANT TOURNAMENT - UNHINGED BREAKDOWN
3.2M8 days ago
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I REACT TO THE MOST INSANE PLAYS IN ESPORTS HISTORY
2.1M12 days ago
03
MALDING OVER RANKED OVERWATCH 2 - FULL VIBE CHECK
2.8M5 days ago
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SPEEDRUNNING VALVE COMPLETE PACK - CHAOS ENSUES
1.9M18 days ago
05
WATCHING MIDBEAST DESTROY RADIANT PLAYERS - PEAK GAMEPLAY
2.5M3 days ago

Brand Fit & Marketing Profile

Data-derived analysis · 2026-05-25

Brand-fit summary

xQc draws a heavily male, younger-skewing audience concentrated in English-speaking Western markets, with a meaningful secondary footprint in German-speaking Europe. His combative commentary style, marathon stream sessions, and loyal community make him a natural fit for gaming hardware, peripherals, and furniture brands — recent placements with CORSAIR, SteelSeries, and Secretlab reflect that comfort zone precisely. Energy drink and beverage integrations round out the roster. Engagement runs well above the gaming and streaming category baseline, indicating strong community activation for dedicated sponsored streams and mid-roll integrations on both Twitch and YouTube.

Background & context

Félix Lengyel, known online as xQc, is a Québec-born former professional Overwatch player who pivoted to full-time variety streaming in the late 2010s and built one of Twitch's most-watched channels through high-energy, often confrontational commentary spanning gaming, react content, and live event coverage. His time as an OWL pro gave him early visibility, but his personality-driven broadcast style drove sustained audience growth. The most publicised inflection point of his recent career was a reported ~$70M exclusive deal with Kick in mid-2023, subsequently amended to non-exclusive, allowing him to resume regular Twitch streams — a trajectory that positions him as one of the most platform-agnostic streamers at his scale heading into 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is xQc's real name?

xQc's real name is Félix Lengyel. He was born in Laval, Québec, Canada. The handle xQc is derived from his initials and country code.

How much was xQc's Kick deal worth?

In mid-2023, xQc reportedly signed an exclusive streaming deal with Kick valued at approximately $70 million. The deal was one of the largest reported in streaming history at the time. It was later amended to non-exclusive, allowing him to return to regular Twitch broadcasts.

Why did xQc go back to Twitch after signing with Kick?

In late 2023, xQc's deal with Kick was renegotiated to a non-exclusive arrangement, removing the platform lock-in that had pulled him away from Twitch. He subsequently resumed streaming regularly on Twitch while retaining the ability to broadcast on Kick. The change reflected ongoing negotiation dynamics between the two platforms over top-tier talent.

What happened between xQc and Adept?

In 2023, xQc became involved in a public legal dispute with his former partner Adept — also known as Mary — over shared property. The dispute played out partly in public statements and streams. It drew significant attention within the streaming community given both parties' profiles.

Why did xQc speak out against gambling streams?

After years of hosting sponsored casino content on stream, xQc publicly criticised gambling sponsorships in the streaming space around 2022–2023, citing concerns about the impact on younger viewers. The reversal was notable given his own prior involvement with casino integrations. It coincided with broader industry scrutiny of gambling content on Twitch.

What brands currently sponsor xQc?

As of early-to-mid 2026, confirmed sponsors include CORSAIR (gaming hardware), SteelSeries (peripherals), Secretlab (gaming furniture), GamerSupps (energy drink), and Ludwig's Coffee (beverage). The roster spans hardware, peripherals, furniture, and consumable categories — consistent with his core gaming-lifestyle audience.

What was xQc's background in professional Overwatch?

xQc competed in the Overwatch League as a main tank player, most notably for the Dallas Fuel. He was known for aggressive, high-mechanical play but was also suspended multiple times for conduct violations. He transitioned out of competitive play into full-time content creation in the late 2010s.

How many followers does xQc have across platforms?

Across tracked platforms, xQc has over 3 million combined followers, with YouTube accounting for the largest measured share at approximately 2.8 million. He maintains an additional presence on Instagram. His Twitch channel, his primary home, commands a separate and substantial subscriber and viewership base not fully captured in follower counts.

How does xQc's engagement rate compare to other streamers?

xQc's measured engagement rate sits at 4.2%, well above the gaming and streaming category median of approximately 1.5%. This places him among the higher-performing creators in his tier on an engagement basis. The gap suggests his audience interacts with content at a rate roughly three times the typical peer benchmark.

What content does xQc typically stream?

xQc is a variety streamer whose output spans competitive and casual gaming, react content, live event watch-alongs, and unscripted commentary. He is known for long-duration streams and an unfiltered, high-energy presentation style. While his roots are in first-person shooter titles, his catalogue is broad and driven largely by whatever is culturally prominent at a given moment.

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