Follower Count exposed on users endpoint

[twitchstats]

@BarryCarlyon

So now you load user once per day to monitor for name changes (or use the user change eventsub)

And then hammer the follows endpoint for follow count update or seed it once per day with the count and use eventsub to count follows up.

Or just don’t bother counting follows since it’s not much of a useful metric generally speaking.

All possible solutions, along some other stuff.

@BarryCarlyon

It’s also worth considering that Twitch doesn’t want to support this sort of external stat gathering.

Changes to the new api clearly shows this is the case tho I would like Twitch to say it out load.

@BarryCarlyon

Or just don’t bother counting follows since it’s not much of a useful metric generally speaking.

Although, it is not the most important metric, it still gives idea about a popularity, longevity and brand of a streamer.

@BarryCarlyon

It’s possible to consider that follows is an item of PII that might be protected via GDPR and other privary laws, and if you are collecting users follower counts without permission you might be in violation of these laws.

Aggravated statistical data is not considered Personal Information.

@BarryCarlyon

TLDR: I really don’t think we will see the follow count on the new users endpoint. Since the new users endpoint allows 100 users at once.

Obviously, I agree with you but would like a clarity.

Also, Pls teach Cohh how to drive in Halo, He sucks ;).