Previews adds hover previews, favorites, auto-refresh, fast-forward, and multi-stream features for Twitch, YouTube, and Kick.
Twitch Previews
Previews creates live previews that appear when users hover over Twitch streams.
About Twitch Previews
Twitch Previews, listed as Previews (For TTV), is a browser extension for Twitch viewers. It shows a live video or image preview when you hover over a stream in the sidebar followed list or in Twitch directories. Versions are listed for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera, and Chromium-based browsers can install from the Chrome Web Store.
In addition to previews, it includes controls for preview resize and volume, multi-stream and multi-chat views, fullscreen with chat mode, and sidebar lists for favorite channels, YouTube channels, and Facebook Gaming channels. Other listed functions include clip downloading, stream screenshots, stream recording, and automatic refresh on player errors.
It suits Twitch viewers who browse many live channels and want to check streams without opening them. Installation requires adding the extension and refreshing any open Twitch tab, then hovering over a stream to see a preview.
Key features
- Live image or video preview on hover in sidebar and directories
- Resize previews and adjust preview volume
- Watch multiple streams and chats in one view
- Use fullscreen mode with chat overlay
- Download clips and take stream screenshots
- Auto refresh player on common error codes
Best for: This suits Twitch viewers who browse many live channels from the sidebar or directories.
Good for
- Works in sidebar and Twitch directories
- Supports Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Opera
- Includes multi-stream and multi-chat views
Watch out for
- Requires refresh of already open Twitch tabs after install
- Own-stream thumbnail preview does not work in clips or dashboard pages
Twitch Previews at a glance
- Category
- Social & Communities › Twitch Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Browser extension
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Twitch Previews FAQ
What does Twitch Previews do?
It shows a live video or image preview when you hover over a stream in the Twitch sidebar or directories. You install the extension, refresh any open Twitch tab, then hover over a stream.
Which browsers support Previews for TTV?
Versions are listed for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera. Chromium-based browsers can install the extension from the Chrome Web Store.
How do I see a stream preview?
Add the extension to your browser and refresh Twitch if it is already open. Hover over a streamer in the sidebar or directories and a preview appears next to it.
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