Practical Guide
Stream Schedule Optimization
There is no universally “best” streaming time. The best schedule is the one where your visibility is highest. This guide shows how to choose stream times using real competition and viewer context— not generic advice.
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Viewers are relative
What matters is not total viewers, but how many viewers are available per streamer.
Competition matters
Fewer streamers can beat more viewers. Visibility drops when competition spikes.
Consistency beats perfection
A “good” time repeated weekly is better than a “perfect” time used once.
Why generic schedule advice fails
Advice like “stream on weekends” or “evenings are best” ignores category saturation and streamer density.
Reality check
When top streamers go live, total viewers rise— but discoverability often drops for smaller channels.
How to choose a schedule (the Funnoy way)
Step 1: Check competition
Look at how many streamers are live in your category at different times—not just viewer totals.
Step 2: Watch momentum
Identify time blocks where visibility is improving, not already peaked.
Step 3: Lock a window
Pick a repeatable 2–3 hour window and stick to it for several streams.
Practical examples
- Early streams before peak hours often have lower competition.
- Late-night streams can work if category density drops.
- Mid-day weekday streams may outperform crowded weekends.
Key idea
You are not competing with Twitch. You are competing with other live streamers right now.
How to test your schedule safely
- Pick one new time slot.
- Use it for 3–5 streams.
- Compare average viewers and retention.
- Keep the better-performing slot.
Bottom line
Schedule optimization is about visibility, not luck. The best time is the one where your stream is easiest to discover— and Funnoy makes that visible.