The Founder Badge is a special subscriber badge (specific channel badge, not global) that marks you as one of the very first supporters of a Twitch channel. It is available exclusively to:
- The first 10 Prime or paid subscribers on non-Partner monetized channels (including Affiliates).
- The first 25 Prime or paid subscribers on Partner channels.
Unlike limited-time event badges, this is a permanent channel-level badge tied to your subscription status. It replaces your regular subscriber badge in chat (rather than a global badge) and shows that you were among the very first to back the streamer.
Founder badge first, then global badge
Key details:
- Founders Badge only displays while you have an active subscription to the channel. If your sub expires, the badge disappears — but it will reappear automatically if you resubscribe.
- All subscription tiers are eligible (Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, or Prime).
- Gift subscriptions do not qualify you for a Founder Badge.
If a streamer moves from Affiliate → Partner, additional Founder slots (up to 25) are unlocked automatically. Eligible subscribers beyond the first 10 are then notified.
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