# Announcements **URL:** https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/c/announcements/13.md?page=2 [Latest](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Deprecation of Twitch API event endpoints that supported WebSub-based webhooks](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/deprecation-of-twitch-api-event-endpoints-that-supported-websub-based-webhooks/35137)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 8:14pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/deprecation-of-twitch-api-event-endpoints-that-supported-websub-based-webhooks/35137 "2021-12-03T20:14:06Z")
When we first introduced Websub-based webhooks to the developer community, there were also a number of related Twitch API endpoints created as a fallback mechanism to catch up on missed events. Now that our WebSub-based … --- ## [New moderation API endpoints are now in open beta](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/new-moderation-api-endpoints-are-now-in-open-beta/34938)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 11:00am UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/new-moderation-api-endpoints-are-now-in-open-beta/34938 "2022-01-16T11:00:37Z")
Safety is central to everything else happening on Twitch and we want to empower developer contributions for safer communities. In the past year, we’ve heard from developers and broadcasters in the community that they cou… --- ## [Twitch Developer Day 2021 - Thursday, December 9](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/twitch-developer-day-2021-thursday-december-9/34874)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 9:41pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/twitch-developer-day-2021-thursday-december-9/34874 "2021-11-19T21:41:32Z")
We’re excited to announce that Developer Day 2021 will take place on 2021-12-09T19:00:00Z (UTC)! The event will be a live broadcast on the TwitchDev channel and we’ve created the calendar event below so you can set a rem… --- ## [Twitch game cover art to be powered by IGDB](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/twitch-game-cover-art-to-be-powered-by-igdb/34346)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 1:13pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/twitch-game-cover-art-to-be-powered-by-igdb/34346 "2021-12-02T13:13:38Z")
Update (2021-11-24) The migration to power Twitch categories with IGDB cover art and migrating existing IGDB cover art to Twitch has been completed. To update a game’s image on Twitch, find it’s page on IGDB and click… --- ## [New Extensions policy for Content Security Policy (CSP) directives and timeline for enforcement](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/new-extensions-policy-for-content-security-policy-csp-directives-and-timeline-for-enforcement/33695)
**Author:** [@TravistyOJ](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/TravistyOJ)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 9:58pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/new-extensions-policy-for-content-security-policy-csp-directives-and-timeline-for-enforcement/33695 "2023-05-17T21:58:25Z")
Update (2022-01-24) In order to minimize disruption and accommodate recent Extension reviews, we have made a few updates to how and when the CSP policy will be enforced this week. The CSP enforcement date has been move… --- ## [“Software & Game Development” – A new streaming category](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/software-game-development-a-new-streaming-category/33364)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 8:00pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/software-game-development-a-new-streaming-category/33364 "2023-12-26T20:00:04Z")
Over the past year, thousands of Twitch viewers and creators have requested a new streaming category for content related to programming and all aspects of game development. The votes and comments on such UserVoice sugges… --- ## [Creator Goals Twitch API and EventSub support are now available as an open beta](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/creator-goals-twitch-api-and-eventsub-support-are-now-available-as-an-open-beta/33346)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 12:13pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/creator-goals-twitch-api-and-eventsub-support-are-now-available-as-an-open-beta/33346 "2021-11-19T12:13:42Z")
Creator Goals is a feature that allows broadcasters to manage follower and subscription goals on Twitch. Goals generate hype in the community to support a channel and are flexible enough to be used for many types of obj… --- ## [Twitch Emotes API endpoints now include an image template string and image options](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/twitch-emotes-api-endpoints-now-include-an-image-template-string-and-image-options/33069)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2021, 10:15pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/twitch-emotes-api-endpoints-now-include-an-image-template-string-and-image-options/33069 "2021-08-13T22:15:43Z")
Twitch API endpoint payloads for retrieving Twitch emotes (Get Channel Emotes, Get Global Emotes, and Get Emote Sets) have been updated to include image options per emote and a template string allowing you to customize t… --- ## [Date precision update for Get Users](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/date-precision-update-for-get-users/33020)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 12:00pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/date-precision-update-for-get-users/33020 "2021-09-25T12:00:56Z")
What’s changing? Starting today, the precision for the created\_at timestamp returned by the Get Users endpoint will be updated to seconds. Previously, this value could have included a higher precision with fractional sec… --- ## [Twitch CLI v1.1.0 - Mock Twitch API](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/twitch-cli-v1-1-0-mock-twitch-api/32812)
**Author:** [@ConcreteEntree](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/ConcreteEntree)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 10:09pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/twitch-cli-v1-1-0-mock-twitch-api/32812 "2021-07-27T22:09:24Z")
Today, we’re excited to announce version 1.1.0 of the Twitch CLI which features a beta version of RFC 0015 - Mock Twitch API via CLI. With this release, we are matching the current functionality of the Twitch API except … --- ## [How Extensions are affected by the Legacy Twitch API v5 shutdown](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/how-extensions-are-affected-by-the-legacy-twitch-api-v5-shutdown/32708)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2022, 6:27pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/how-extensions-are-affected-by-the-legacy-twitch-api-v5-shutdown/32708 "2022-02-16T18:27:02Z")
Last week, we announced the shutdown details and timeline for the Legacy Twitch API v5. This announcement includes a few changes that apply to Extensions developers and we wanted to create a dedicated announcement to cov… --- ## [Legacy Twitch API v5 Shutdown Details and Timeline](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/legacy-twitch-api-v5-shutdown-details-and-timeline/32649)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 8:56pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/legacy-twitch-api-v5-shutdown-details-and-timeline/32649 "2022-01-11T20:56:55Z")
Today we are announcing the timeline to decommission the Legacy Twitch API v5 with the shutdown to be completed on February 28, 2022. Twitch application client IDs must migrate to the Twitch API by February 28, 2022, and… --- ## [Deprecation of Create and Delete Follows API Endpoints](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/deprecation-of-create-and-delete-follows-api-endpoints/32351)
**Author:** [@TravistyOJ](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/TravistyOJ)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 2:48pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/deprecation-of-create-and-delete-follows-api-endpoints/32351 "2021-09-14T14:48:32Z")
The Twitch API powers a diverse range of applications and use-cases. With each endpoint, we take care to ensure we are providing functionality that will help developers create tools for our creators and engaging experien… --- ## [An update for the delayed bot verification request process](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/an-update-for-the-delayed-bot-verification-request-process/32325)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2021, 1:34am UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/an-update-for-the-delayed-bot-verification-request-process/32325 "2021-09-01T01:34:36Z")
Today we would like to provide an update for the delay in processing chatbot verification requests as mentioned in the Twitch chat documentation. As several developers have witnessed and inquired about, chatbot verificat… --- ## [Deprecation of WebSub-based Webhooks](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/deprecation-of-websub-based-webhooks/32152)
**Author:** [@madhatter](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/madhatter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2021, 9:50pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/deprecation-of-websub-based-webhooks/32152 "2021-06-16T21:50:34Z")
Today, we are announcing the deprecation and sunset plan for WebSub webhooks – our non-EventSub webhooks product. When EventSub was announced during Developer Day 2020, we discussed the benefits of an event-based and tr… --- ## [Announcing API endpoints for Twitch channel stream schedules](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/announcing-api-endpoints-for-twitch-channel-stream-schedules/32137)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/announcing-api-endpoints-for-twitch-channel-stream-schedules/32137 "2022-11-02T22:41:20Z")
Since the launch of the Twitch channel stream schedule, we’ve heard from several developers who were interested in accessing and managing this information via the Twitch API. The UserVoice suggestion had over 150 votes a… --- ## [Announcing API endpoints for Twitch emotes](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/announcing-api-endpoints-for-twitch-emotes/32073)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/announcing-api-endpoints-for-twitch-emotes/32073 "2021-07-16T21:36:35Z")
A new set of Twitch API endpoints are now available for retrieving Twitch emotes, previously only available in the legacy v5 version of the API. Please feel free to provide comments or questions below. Get Channel Emot… --- ## [Announcing Two New PubSub AutoMod Topics](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/announcing-two-new-pubsub-automod-topics/31791)
**Author:** [@TravistyOJ](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/TravistyOJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2021, 11:34am UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/announcing-two-new-pubsub-automod-topics/31791 "2021-06-04T11:34:00Z")
On Friday, May 21st, we deployed a change to the functionality of an existing PubSub topic chat\_moderator\_actions that caused it to no longer report AutoMod held messages. This was an intentional change, as these message… --- ## [Polls and Channel Points Predictions APIs and EventSub support are out of public beta](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/polls-and-channel-points-predictions-apis-and-eventsub-support-are-out-of-public-beta/31790)
**Author:** [@TravistyOJ](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/TravistyOJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 9:54pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/polls-and-channel-points-predictions-apis-and-eventsub-support-are-out-of-public-beta/31790 "2021-05-24T21:54:41Z")
Earlier this month, we announced that Polls and Channel Points Predictions were now available via the Twitch API and EventSub as a public beta. As of today, these endpoints and subscription types have graduated from beta… --- ## [Announcing APIs and EventSub for Polls and Predictions](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/announcing-apis-and-eventsub-for-polls-and-predictions/31539)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 11:34am UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/announcing-apis-and-eventsub-for-polls-and-predictions/31539 "2021-05-07T11:34:47Z")
The UserVoice suggestions for a Polls API and a Channel Points Predictions API have been two of the most upvoted and discussed posts we’ve seen in the developer category. That’s one of the many reasons we are pleased to … --- ## [EventSub subscription limit cost-based system and \`limit\` field deprecation](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/eventsub-subscription-limit-cost-based-system-and-limit-field-deprecation/31377)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 7:54pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/eventsub-subscription-limit-cost-based-system-and-limit-field-deprecation/31377 "2021-04-20T19:54:58Z")
In February, we proposed a new approach to EventSub subscription limits on RFC 0014. Twitch applications were given a static subscription limit of 10,000 when EventSub launched and this Request For Comments proposed a co… --- ## [Support for joining multiple organizations is now available](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/support-for-joining-multiple-organizations-is-now-available/31084)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 11:32pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/support-for-joining-multiple-organizations-is-now-available/31084 "2021-03-30T23:32:03Z")
Twitch developers can now be members of multiple organizations within the developer console, enabling you to manage your integrations with several different teams at once. Multiple organization membership can make workfl… --- ## [Twitch Developer Quarterly Survey – March 2021](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/twitch-developer-quarterly-survey-march-2021/30997)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 7:57pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/twitch-developer-quarterly-survey-march-2021/30997 "2021-03-24T19:57:07Z")
Today we launched our first quarterly developer survey for 2021. Your feedback helps us understand the needs of the community and improve the developer experience. We would greatly appreciate a few minutes of your time o… --- ## [The Twitch CLI has graduated to a 1.0 release](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/the-twitch-cli-has-graduated-to-a-1-0-release/30886)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/the-twitch-cli-has-graduated-to-a-1-0-release/30886 "2021-03-18T23:37:44Z")
Today marked a major milestone for the Twitch CLI as it graduates from the open beta and receives a 1.0 release. We’re incredibly thankful for the community contributions so far and look forward to where the tool is head… --- ## [The latest Twitch API endpoints for Twitch Teams and Subscriptions](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/the-latest-twitch-api-endpoints-for-twitch-teams-and-subscriptions/30838)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2021, 12:58pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/the-latest-twitch-api-endpoints-for-twitch-teams-and-subscriptions/30838 "2021-03-16T12:58:22Z")
A new set of Twitch API endpoints have been recently released, including some functionality previously only possible in v5. These updates add support for retrieving a list of the Twitch Teams a channel belongs to, retrie… --- ## [Potential pagination disruption for “Get Broadcaster Subscriptions” during infrastructure update on March 10](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/potential-pagination-disruption-for-get-broadcaster-subscriptions-during-infrastructure-update-on-march-10/30781)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2021, 9:30pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/potential-pagination-disruption-for-get-broadcaster-subscriptions-during-infrastructure-update-on-march-10/30781 "2021-03-09T21:30:59Z")
Update: The date for the migration has been changed to March 11 during the same time window. What’s Changing? On March 10, 2021 from about 2021-03-10T20:30:00Z (UTC) to 2021-03-10T22:30:00Z (UTC), we are updating the … --- ## [Deprecation of the Quarterly Insights Report](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/deprecation-of-the-quarterly-insights-report/30266)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 10:49pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/deprecation-of-the-quarterly-insights-report/30266 "2021-02-01T22:49:07Z")
What’s changing? The Quarterly Insights Report is being deprecated in favor of Game Developer Analytics. The latter offers a full spectrum of game performance on Twitch, including aggregate hours watched and the number o… --- ## [Extension Policy Update – Moderation](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/extension-policy-update-moderation/30215)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 3:49pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/extension-policy-update-moderation/30215 "2021-03-11T15:49:27Z")
Today we published a change to our Extension policy regarding Moderation in Extensions. This update notes that as of November 9, 2020, banned users can no longer view Twitch Extensions. Due to this product update, policy… --- ## [Helix rate limiting update that may affect some Extensions](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/helix-rate-limiting-update-that-may-affect-some-extensions/30149)
**Author:** [@jbulava](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/jbulava)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 12:00am UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/helix-rate-limiting-update-that-may-affect-some-extensions/30149 "2021-01-27T00:00:02Z")
Who will be impacted by these changes? The following material only applies to Extensions submitted for review on or before January 31, 2020, a subset of Extensions we previously mentioned in Requiring OAuth for Helix Twi… --- ## [Upcoming Twitch embeds experiment](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/upcoming-twitch-embeds-experiment/30125)
**Author:** [@tyvick](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/u/tyvick)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 9:14pm UTC](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/t/upcoming-twitch-embeds-experiment/30125 "2021-02-25T21:14:07Z")
We continually test improvements in our Twitch products, including our embed players. To that end, we’re testing calls-to-action that will appear in embed streams, similar to the one below: We’re doing this to assess … [Previous page](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/c/announcements/13.md?page=1) [Next page](https://discuss.dev.twitch.com/c/announcements/13.md?page=3)