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.
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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- 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
- xQc's Kick deal amended to non-exclusive, resuming regular Twitch streams
After signing exclusively with Kick, xQc renegotiated to a non-exclusive arrangement, allowing him to broadcast across both Kick and Twitch simultaneously.
- xQc signs reported ~$70M exclusive deal with rival platform Kick
One of the largest streamer contracts publicly reported, the move signaled Kick's aggressive push to lure top Twitch talent and drew massive industry attention.
- Public legal dispute with ex-partner Adept over shared property
xQc and former partner Adept (Mary-Belle Clermont) had a widely covered public falling-out involving a contested property arrangement, playing out partly on stream and in public statements.
- xQc speaks out against gambling streams after years of sponsored casino content
Having previously run high-profile gambling streams under sponsorship, xQc publicly acknowledged the predatory nature of gambling, contributing to broader platform-level debates about gambling content on Twitch.
Growth Trend
Last 365 days| Window | YouTube | Combined | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 7 days | +0+0.0% | +0+0.0% | +0+0.0% | +0+0.0% |
| Last 30 days | +0+0.0% | +0+0.0% | +0+0.0% | +0+0.0% |
| Last 90 days | +0+0.0% | +0+0.0% | +0+0.0% | +0+0.0% |
| Last 365 days | +0+0.0% | +0+0.0% | +0+0.0% | +0+0.0% |
Trajectory estimated from current followers and reported 7/30/90/365-day growth rates.
Audience Demographics
PremiumRecent Brand Partnerships
Last 12 months · sponsored content only| Brand | Type | Platform | Date | Performance vs. baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORSAIR Gaming Hardware | Product Integration | Twitch | Mar 2026 | +31% |
| GamerSupps Energy Drink | Sponsored Stream | Twitch | Feb 2026 | +27% |
| Ludwig's Coffee Beverage | Campaign | YouTube | Apr 2026 | +19% |
| SteelSeries Gaming Peripherals | Sponsored Video | YouTube | Jan 2026 | +42% |
| Secretlab Gaming Furniture | Product Launch | Twitch | Mar 2026 | +24% |
Estimated Rate Card
Benchmark estimates for a creator at xQc's tier (Macro, 3.0M combined followers, Canada). Pulled from CreatorDB's category benchmarks.
Top Recent Content
Last 60 days · top-performing post featured| # | Title | Views | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | FALLEN WINS $500K VALORANT TOURNAMENT - UNHINGED BREAKDOWN | 3.2M | 8 days ago |
| 02 | I REACT TO THE MOST INSANE PLAYS IN ESPORTS HISTORY | 2.1M | 12 days ago |
| 03 | MALDING OVER RANKED OVERWATCH 2 - FULL VIBE CHECK | 2.8M | 5 days ago |
| 04 | SPEEDRUNNING VALVE COMPLETE PACK - CHAOS ENSUES | 1.9M | 18 days ago |
| 05 | WATCHING MIDBEAST DESTROY RADIANT PLAYERS - PEAK GAMEPLAY | 2.5M | 3 days ago |
Brand Fit & Marketing Profile
Data-derived analysis · 2026-05-25Brand-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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