Alternatives · Twitch Watch Parties
A cuter Twitch Watch Parties alternative
Twitch removed Watch Parties, its Prime Video co-watching feature, on 2 April 2024, saying usage had declined. Waku Portals bring back the vibe: a live room with a synced player, room chat and reactions, for movies, shows, YouTube and music. Host controls let you run the room.
About Twitch Watch Parties
Twitch Watch Parties let streamers watch Prime Video titles with their viewers. Twitch removed the feature on 2 April 2024, saying usage had declined over the years.
Waku vs Twitch Watch Parties
| Waku | Twitch Watch Parties | |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting people | Random strangers in seconds, or swipe and chat once they accept | Your stream's viewers |
| Watch together | Portals: movies, shows, YouTube and music, synced | Nothing now (removed in 2024) |
| What ties to you | An anonymous card with a Pinterest picture, no face | Your Twitch account |
Why people switch
- Anyone can host a Portal, no channel needed.
- Public rooms by category and country.
- Room chat, reactions and host controls.
Where Twitch Watch Parties is better
Twitch is a full streaming platform with live video and huge audiences. A Portal holds up to 50 people.
Watch Parties played Prime Video's catalog. Movies and shows here play through a third-party player with ads.
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Waku isn’t affiliated with Twitch Watch Parties. Names belong to their owners. Facts checked November 2026.