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Razer acquired StreamElements on July 31, 2026 [1][2] After the acquisition, they updated the Privacy Policy. When opening StreamElements, the only alternatives are to accept the updated terms or delete the account to continue using SE LiveTools and other StreamElements services.

Popup upon launching StreamElements[3]

Background

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StreamElements was founded in 2016,[4] providing tools to streamers such as better engaging with their audience (e.g. chatbot commands and alert overlays).[5] Its largest competitor is StreamLabs.

On 25 February 2025, Twitch announced its partnership with StreamElements, with the latter's services being directly integrated into Twitch's Creator Dashboard.[6][7][8]

In May 2026, it was disclosed that StreamElements would soon be shutting down its website and platform if a buyer wasn't found.[9] On 31 July 2026, gaming hardware maker Razer announced that it had acquired StreamElements' assets.[10][11] The closing terms have not been disclosed.[12]

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References

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  1. ↑ "Razer Acquires StreamElements Assets to Expand Content Creator Ecosystem".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ↑ "Razer x StreamElements".
  3. ↑ "Twitch Streamer - Ninaninin". Archived from the original on 6 Aug 2026.
  4. ↑ "StreamElements - 2026 Company Profil, Team, Funding, & Competitors". Tracxn. 4 Aug 2026. Archived from the original on 10 Aug 2026. Retrieved 9 Aug 2016.
  5. ↑ "About StreamElements". StreamElements. Archived from the original on 10 Aug 2026. Retrieved 9 Aug 2026.
  6. ↑ Minton, Mike (25 Feb 2025). "Expanding Your Sponsorship Opportunities on Twitch". Twitch. Archived from the original on 10 Aug 2026. Retrieved 9 Aug 2026.
  7. ↑ Kaser, Rachel (26 Feb 2025). "Twitch partners with StreamElements to bring more sponsorships to creators". GamesBeat. Archived from the original on 10 Aug 2026. Retrieved 9 Aug 2026.
  8. ↑ Goodchild, Wayne (3 Mar 2025). "Twitch Announce Partnership With StreamElements". Eneba. Archived from the original on 10 Aug 2026. Retrieved 9 Aug 2026.
  9. ↑ Lee, Alexander (21 May 2026). "StreamElements prepares to shut down website and creator platform (updated)". GamesBeat. Archived from the original on 10 Aug 2026. Retrieved 9 Aug 2026.
  10. ↑ "Razer Acquires StreamElements Assets to Expand Content Creator Ecosystem". Razer. 31 Jul 2026. Archived from the original on 31 Jul 2026. Retrieved 9 Aug 2026.
  11. ↑ Lee, Alexander (31 Jul 2026). "Razer acquires StreamElements". GamesBeat. Archived from the original on 2 Aug 2026. Retrieved 9 Aug 2026.
  12. ↑ Blake, Vikki (3 Aug 2026). "Razer acquires StreamElements assets". GamesIndustry.biz. Archived from the original on 10 Aug 2026. Retrieved 9 Aug 2026.
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