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Setup Guides

How to Add a Chat Widget to OBS (Twitch, YouTube & Kick)

Add on-screen chat to OBS in 60 seconds, make it transparent, and style it so viewers actually read it. Works for Twitch, YouTube and Kick.

9 min read · Oct 22, 2026

GrowthWorks for OBS Studio, Streamlabs, StreamElements
How to Add a Follower & Sub Goal Bar to OBS (and Get Chat to Fill It)
Set up a follower, sub or tip goal bar in StreamElements, Streamlabs and OBS, then use goal psychology to actually hit it.
6 min read · Oct 24, 2026
Setup GuidesWorks for OBS Studio, Streamlabs
OBS Stinger Transitions: Setup, Transition Point & Track Matte
Set up a stinger transition in OBS or Streamlabs, find the perfect transition point and fix black boxes, flashes and early cutoffs.
8 min read · Oct 23, 2026
Design TipsHow to Match Your Overlay Colours to Your BrandBlog · streamui.fun
Design TipsWorks for OBS Studio, Streamlabs, StreamElements
How to Match Your Overlay Colours to Your Brand (No Designer Needed)
Build a three-colour stream palette that stays readable on any game, then carry it through your overlay, chat, goal bar, alerts and panels.
5 min read · Oct 21, 2026
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