The number of gamer influencers has been on the rise in recent years; there are literally hundreds of thousands of people who stream their games and have millions of followers who follow their every move. Today, a major chunk of these online gamers are females; the number of female gamers has never been higher.
There are thousands of women on YouTube, Twitch, and other platforms who stream their games and make loads of money online. Online gaming has seen a drastic increase in the last few years, with streaming becoming extremely popular.
Some of the most popular female gamers on the internet are as follows:
Kait Siragusa – (Amouranth)
Coming first on our list is none other than Kait Siragusa, better known by her online persona Amouranth. With over 5 million followers across platforms like Twitch and YouTube, Amouranth has dominated the streaming world since 2016 with her eye-catching cosplays, ASMR streams, hot tub broadcasts, and more. Love her or hate her. You can’t deny she knows how to play the game and keep viewers hooked.
Some criticize her risqué content as overly sexualized clickbait, but she laughs all the way to the bank as one of the highest-earning streamers out there. Amouranth is a savvy businesswoman who leverages her internet fame into money-making ventures like an OF account, custom products, and more. She’s a pioneer of the “simp economy” who knows how to turn parasocial relationships with fans into cold, hard cash.
Tiffany Garcia (iHasCupquake)
Tiffany Garcia goes by the handle of iHasCupquake on YouTube and has amassed a huge following because of her online streaming. She is one of the oldest in the game and has been streaming video games since 2010.
With over 2 billion views, Tiffany Garcia is among the most popular female gamers on the internet and is known for Minecraft streaming. She started with World of Warcraft and League of Legends but made the switch to Minecraft, which helped her with her popularity.
Imane Anys – (Pokimane)
Next on our list is Imane Anys, better known to her 9 million followers as Pokimane. This Moroccan-Canadian has dominated Twitch since 2016 with her infectious personality and variety of gaming streams. Pokimane made her mark as one of the first female streamers to gain major popularity playing League of Legends and Fortnite. While some criticize her for relying more on looks than skills, no one can deny she’s an expert brand builder and businesswoman.
Between sponsored streams, merch sales, and her roles as a RTS co-founder and an OfflineTV ambassador, Pokimane has created an empire by cultivating a loyal fanbase. She knows how to balance an authentic relatability with an air of mystery that keeps viewers engaged. While she’s taken some controversy over the years for DMCA strikes and relationship drama, Pokimane has secured her standing as the undisputed “queen” of Twitch in terms of reach and influence, even if she has decided to step down from the platform in recent weeks.
Lia (SSSniperWolf)
Going by the username of SSSniperWolf, Lia has almost 10 million subscribers on YouTube and belongs to Liverpool. She joined the gaming scene in 2013 and has never looked back since.
Famous for her streaming of Call of Duty, Fortnite, Overwatch, and Grand Theft Auto, Lia also uploads personal real life vlogs and non-gaming-related videos to keep her followers entertained. It is hard to have a list of top female gamers or professional female players without including SSSniperWolf.
Scarlett (Sasha Hostym)
Sasha Hostym, known by her gamer name Scarlett, is a professional gamer from Canada and is famous for her expertise in Starcraft II. She is one of the highest-paid professional female gamers ever and has made $200,000 in her career.
She has won a number of major tournaments and has amassed a huge following because of her competitiveness and skills as a professional player in Starcraft II.
Christine Chi (Potter)
Christine Chi, known as Potter, is not only one of the best professional gamers but is also one of the most skilled females when it comes to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. She has earned 1st prizes in over half a dozen professional tournaments and has been around in the gaming scene for more than a decade now. Potter is one of the OGs of the gaming world and is among the most popular female players in the world today due to her gaming skills and quality of play.
Sonja Reid – (OMGitsfirefoxx!)
Next on our list of greatest female streamers is none other than OMGitsfirefoxx! This talented lady has been lighting up Twitch since 2013. Back in the day, she was best known for her awesome Minecraft streams. But nowadays, she has over 3 million followers who tune in to watch her slay at games like Valorant, Overwatch, and Dead by Daylight.
What makes Firefoxx so fun to watch is how chill and engaging she is, she’s always cracking jokes and keeping things positive. Even when she gets sniped or facecamped, she handles it with grace. Firefox is proof you can be both a top-tier gamer and a wonderful human being!
Daphne Wai – (39daph)
Next on the list is 39daph, one of the most popular variety streamers today. Daphne, better known by her online persona 39daph, made her mark on Twitch by playing games like Valorant and Among Us with the OfflineTV crew. With her chill personality and sarcastic sense of humour, Daphne has cultivated an incredibly loyal fanbase on Twitch and YouTube over the past few years.
Though she doesn’t pull in viewership numbers like top streamers like Pokimane, 39daph’s incredibly entertaining streams earned her a spot on this list. Her collabs with OfflineTV friends like Lilypichu show off her quick wit and comedic timing that keep fans coming back.
Suzzane Berhow (Suzy)
Even though her gaming channel does not have as many followers as other Youtube gamers, Suzzane “Suzy” Berhow is considered by many to be one of the most influential when it comes to the female gaming scene.
A model-turned-gamer, Suzy uploads her gaming videos on KittyKatGaming. She is one of the most versatile girl gamers on this list and plays almost all types of video games. She also has another channel on which she uploads her makeup tutorials and discusses fashion.
Kristen (Kittyplays)
Known as Kittyplays in the gaming scene, Kristen is another professional gamer from Canada who ranks among the top 100 Fortnite players in the country. She is one of the most skilled female gamers in the world and has played and won a number of tournaments. She is currently 75th in Canada and has made a name for being one of the most skilled professional Fortnite gamers in the world.
Christy Sminty (Smintee)
Christy Sminty, more commonly known as “Smintee”, is an FPS queen who loves playing first-person-shooter games and has made a name for herself playing PUBG, among other games. She has participated in numerous competitive games tournaments in her career, including the first all-female PUBG LAN tournament in China.
Deb (Annialis)
Deb, who goes by the name of Annialis, is a professional Fortnite player from Indonesia. She has a lot of skills and is a pro when it comes to her favourite games. Annialis is ranked 5th in Fortnite in Indonesia, which is quite an achievement in any competitive gaming scene.
