People mean two very different things by “when did twitch die,” so let’s hit both: the Twitch platform and the dancer/DJ Stephen “tWitch” Boss.

1. If you mean the Twitch platform

Twitch (the Amazon‑owned livestreaming site) has not literally died or shut down; it’s still online and operating as of 2026. It has gone through a bunch of changes that made people ask “is Twitch dying?” in forum and YouTube discussions.

Some milestones that fuel the “Twitch is dead” narrative:

  • Korea shutdown (business in that country only) – Twitch announced it would shut down its Korean business on February 27, 2024 , citing high network costs and sustainability issues.
  • App and feature discontinuations –
    • The desktop app was discontinued on April 30 in a prior move, pushing people to the browser version.
* The **Nintendo Switch app** was removed on **January 31, 2024** , so no more native Twitch watching on Switch.

* Twitch has also shut down **Twitch Studio** (its in‑house streaming software), ending support after **May 30, 2024** , due to low usage.
  • Layoffs and strategy shifts – Articles and newsletters have covered multiple layoff waves (like a reported ~35% staff cut) and controversial revenue/feature decisions, which led creators to ask “is Twitch dying?” even though the site is still running.

So, from a platform perspective, the honest answer is:

Twitch hasn’t “died” on a specific global date, but pieces of its ecosystem have been cut (Korea business, certain apps, Twitch Studio), and that’s what most “when did Twitch die” threads are reacting to.

2. If you mean Stephen “tWitch” Boss (the dancer/DJ)

Some people asking “when did twitch die” actually mean Stephen “tWitch” Boss , the dancer and DJ famous from The Ellen DeGeneres Show and So You Think You Can Dance , whose nickname is “tWitch.” In that case, this is a sensitive topic.

  • Stephen “tWitch” Boss died in December 2022 , and authorities ruled his death a suicide; he was found in a hotel room after his wife reported him missing.
  • His death led to a wave of public grief and also to conspiracy‑style discussions online questioning the circumstances.

Because this touches on self‑harm, if you (or someone you know) are struggling with thoughts like that, it’s important to reach out to a trusted person or local mental‑health or crisis service right away. Many countries have dedicated hotlines or text lines you can contact 24/7.

3. Why the phrase is trending

You see “when did twitch die” as a trending topic or forum title for a few reasons:

  • Platform frustration – Streamers upset about features, ads, or payouts say “Twitch is dead” when they think the site is in decline, especially after country exits or app shutdowns.
  • Clicky headlines and videos – Creators use titles like “Twitch will shut down by 2025” to summarize long lists of bad decisions and to spark discussion, not because there is an official shutdown date.
  • Name confusion – The overlap between Twitch (site) and tWitch (person) means search engines and forums mix both, so one phrase surfaces both tech news and very personal tragedy.

In other words, “when did Twitch die” is more of a meme or sentiment than a single factual date, unless you are specifically talking about Twitch’s Korea shutdown in February 2024 or Stephen “tWitch” Boss’s death in December 2022.

TL;DR

  • The Twitch website is still alive; people say “it died” as a way of expressing decline or frustration, especially after regional shutdowns and feature removals.
  • Stephen “tWitch” Boss , the dancer/DJ, died in December 2022 , and many searches and discussions around “how/when did tWitch die” are about him.

If you had one of these specifically in mind (platform vs. person), tell me which and I can focus just on that angle.