Chat Overlay Setup
Generate an OBS Browser Source link for AliceTears' chat overlay, with a skin you choose
In OBS: Add Source → Browser → paste this URL. Background is transparent.
How do I show Twitch chat on my stream in OBS?
Enter your Twitch channel, pick a chat bubble style and how many messages to show, and get one link to add as a Browser Source in OBS. The background is transparent, so it sits cleanly over your scene.
Showing chat on screen lets viewers watching full-screen or catching the VOD later follow the conversation alongside the stream. This OBS chat overlay connects to your channel's live Twitch chat and renders each message as a bubble on a transparent background, so you can place it over gameplay or your camera without covering anything. Setup takes about a minute, and the link updates as you change the options, so you can copy it as soon as it looks right.
There are three settings: your Twitch channel name, one bubble style applied to every message, and the maximum number of messages on screen (1 to 50, default 12). When new messages push past that limit, the oldest ones fade out. If you leave the style on default, each chatter's name shows in their own Twitch name colour.
It's free and doesn't require an account. It works with any public Twitch channel, reads chat anonymously so there's nothing to authorize, and reconnects on its own if the connection drops. Because it's just a web page, the same link works in Streamlabs and any other software that supports a Browser Source.
How to use
- Enter your Twitch channel name
- Choose a bubble style and the maximum number of messages
- Copy the generated link
- In OBS, go to Sources, click +, and choose Browser
- Paste the link into the URL field, set the width and height for your scene, and click OK
Frequently asked questions
Is this chat overlay free?+
Yes. Generating and using the link is free, and you don't need to sign in.
How do I add the chat overlay to OBS?+
Copy the link, then in OBS go to Sources, click +, choose Browser, paste the link into the URL field and size it to fit your scene.
Is the background transparent?+
Yes. Only the chat bubbles are visible, so you can layer it over gameplay or a camera.
Does it work with any Twitch channel?+
Any public Twitch channel. Enter the channel name and the overlay pulls that channel's live chat.
Do I need to log in or authorize my Twitch account?+
No. The overlay reads public chat anonymously, so there's no login and no account permissions to grant.
Can I change the chat bubble style?+
Yes. Pick a style before copying the link; it applies to every message. To switch later, choose a new style and update the URL in your Browser Source.
Can I limit how many messages are on screen?+
Yes, anywhere from 1 to 50 (default 12). Older messages fade out as new ones arrive.
Does it work with Streamlabs or other streaming software?+
Yes. It's a regular web page, so it works in any streaming software that supports a Browser Source.