What is the Viewer Count Lock on Kick?
A Viewer Count Lock is a temporary restriction placed by Kick moderators on how many viewers are displayed on your stream. It typically lasts for **10 days**.
During this period, no matter how many real people join your stream, the counter will not exceed the limit set by the moderator. There is no manual way to remove this lock; it clears automatically after 10 days.
Why Does It Happen?
The primary reason is a moderator's doubt about the authenticity of your audience. If the system detects viewers joining in a suspicious manner—such as high numbers with zero chat activity or from dubious sources—a lock is applied.
How to Prevent a Kick Lock
- Use Authorized Viewers: Avoid low-quality bots. Services like StreamHub provide authorized viewers that appear natural to the system.
- Gradual Growth: Don't jump from 0 to 1000 overnight. Increase your count incrementally (+100 per week is a safe pace).
- Boost Chat Activity: A high viewer count with an empty chat is a major red flag. Always encourage interaction.
- Avoid 'Fresh' Accounts: Relying on viewers with no activity or profile history can trigger the lock.
Lock vs. Shadowban
Many streamers confuse the two. A shadowban hides your stream from categories and recommendations. A Viewer Lock simply limits the visible number, but your stream remains searchable. To grow safely, we recommend platforms like streamhub.shop that prioritize account quality and natural-looking growth.