The streaming industry has come a long way and has shown exponential growth in recent years. Twitch enjoyed a monopoly and dominated this industry when they had some of the most prominent streaming personalities. From Valkyrae to Dr. Disrespect, all the top streamers started their streaming careers on Twitch until the start of YouTube Gaming. The only platform that offers Twitch cut-throat competition.
ADVERTISEMENT
The article continues below this ad
After attracting many high-profile streamers to its platform, YouTube Gaming recently added “Memberships Gifting”. A feature that has long been available on Twitch is now available on YouTube. It allows channel members to buy monthly channel memberships for other members. In fact, many popular streamers, from TimTheTatman to Valkyrae, have expressed their delight at YouTube’s recent addition.
YouTube Gaming – Membership Gift Feature and how TimTheTatman, Valkyrae, DrLupo and others reacted to it
ADVERTISEMENT
The article continues below this ad
On May 11, 2022, TeamYouTube officially introduced this feature. By purchasing Memberships Gifting, members not only give away the channel’s monthly membership to other members, but also provide financial support to the content creators. However, it is still in beta and limited to just a few content creators. And YouTube will continue to expand in the coming days.

Undoubtedly, this is wonderful news for these streamers, leading to many already getting excited about it. Let’s see how streamers reacted to this.
Our beloved Call of Duty streamer, who is also popular for fall damage, TimTheTatman seems way too excited for this recently implemented feature.
We’re excited to announce that starting May 11th, the Membership Gift Beta will be activated for YouTube Streams!
I’ve been streaming on YouTube for 2.5 years and I’m really happy that the platform continues to focus on improving the streaming side.
Many more changes will follow 🙂— RAE (@Valkyrae) May 10, 2022
One of the world’s largest content creators, Valkyrae, announced the release date of Memberships Gifting. In addition, the streamer also praised the platform for making efforts to improve its streaming (gaming) division.
Watch the story – top streamers showcase stunning outfits at the 2022 Coachella Music Festival
Last year, in August 2021, DrLugo switched from Twitch to YouTube Gaming. The streamer also noticed YouTube’s latest feature and credited it as “Gigantic”.
IT HAPPENS.
Gifted Members (Beta) will be released on my YouTube channel TOMORROW!
I can’t believe it’s finally here.
W – @YouTubeGaming
— Jack “CouRage” Dunlop (@CouRageJD) May 10, 2022
ADVERTISEMENT
The article continues below this ad
Famed streamer and co-owner of 100 Thieves, Jack Dunlop, aka CouRageJD, happily announced that the feature will be released on his channel. It seems like he was having a hard time believing the fact that it was finally introduced. Learn all about “gifting memberships” on YouTube.
ADVERTISEMENT
The article continues below this ad
Comment below and let us know which streamer you will be purchasing “Membership Gifts” for. And what do you think of this function?