Twitch starting soon
10 minTotal
10 min
A 10-minute countdown for Twitch pre-stream scenes.
Stream overlay countdown
Free Twitch Countdown Timer
Use a Twitch countdown timer for starting soon screens, stream breaks, subscriber events, chat games, guest segments, and return-to-stream countdowns. Keep viewers oriented while the stream is live.
Built for this job
Viewers can see when the stream starts or returns.
Streamers can keep community segments bounded without watching a private clock.
XTimer rooms let stream teams control the display from another device.
Twitch starting soon
Ready
10:00
A 10-minute countdown for Twitch pre-stream scenes.
Timer presets
Controls
Create controlled roomUse this setup in XTimer
Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?
Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.
Presets that match real work
Start from a timer people already understand.
Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.
Twitch break
5 minTotal
5 min
A 5-minute break timer so viewers know when the stream returns.
Viewer game
20 minTotal
20 min
A 20-minute countdown for viewer games, community rounds, and events.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Use clear scene labels so viewers know what the countdown means.
Keep starting soon countdowns short enough that viewers stay.
Use a break timer whenever you leave a live audience waiting.
Use an XTimer room when a moderator or producer helps run the stream.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Twitch countdown timer?
A Twitch countdown timer is a visible countdown for starting soon screens, breaks, community events, guest segments, and stream returns.
Can I add this timer to a Twitch overlay?
Yes. Open the timer in a browser window or create an XTimer room and capture the viewer display in streaming software.
How long should a Twitch starting soon timer be?
Most Twitch starting soon timers work best at 5 to 10 minutes. Longer countdowns can cause viewers to leave before the stream starts.