Kick
A live-streaming platform with a creator-friendly revenue split.
Kick at a glance
Kick is an entertainment & streaming website and one of the most visited sites in United States, currently ranked #401 in the country. It was founded in 2022 by Ed Craven, Bijan Tehrani and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia (U.S. audience). Today Kick is owned by Kick Streaming Pty Ltd. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 60 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through subscriptions, advertising. Its closest rivals include twitch.tv, youtube.com, tiktok.com.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 56.4 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 58.2 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 60 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 63.6 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct63%
- Organic search21%
- Social8%
- Referral5%
- Paid3%
Audience & demographics
- Men54%
- Women46%
- Age 18-2428%
- Age 25-3429%
- Age 35-4421%
The audience is concentrated in United States, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- United States86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 18 million visits / month
- Branded share of search
- High — brand terms lead the keyword profile
- Indexed pages
- Large — category, listing or article level
- Primary search market
- United States
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| kick | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| watch online | Top 10 | High | — |
| live stream | Top 10 | High | — |
| subscription price | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the United States web
Top referral sources
- News and media31%
- Directories and aggregators24%
- Blogs and forums20%
- Partner sites14%
- Other11%
Technology stack
Website technologies
Advertising & analytics technologies
Stack details are inferred from public front-end signals and engineering communications; internal systems may differ.
Mobile app statistics
Available in the local store
Available in the local store
- App share of traffic
- ≈ 74% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading entertainment & streaming apps in United States
Company information
- Website
- kick.com
- Sector
- Entertainment & Streaming
- Owner
- Kick Streaming Pty Ltd
- Owner type
- Private company
- Founders
- Ed Craven, Bijan Tehrani
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Melbourne, Australia (U.S. audience)
- Employees
- 100+
- Ownership
- Kick Streaming Pty Ltd controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Revenue
- ≈ $100 million annual revenue (est.)
- Languages
- English, many others
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, social
Financials
- Revenue
- ≈ $100 million annual revenue (est.)
- Ownership
- Private company
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
Kick operates an entertainment and streaming service focused on United States. A live-streaming platform with a creator-friendly revenue split. Revenue comes mainly from subscriptions, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Subscriptions
- Advertising
Products & services
Related deals on Amazon
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International presence
- Primary market
- United States
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Employee statistics
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (United States)
- #401 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading entertainment & streaming site in United States
- Global rank
- 1000
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| twitch.tv | ≈ 36 million / month | #402 class competitor | — |
| youtube.com | ≈ 27 million / month | #403 class competitor | — |
| tiktok.com | ≈ 18 million / month | #404 class competitor | — |
What is Kick?
Kick (kick.com) is an entertainment and streaming service serving users in United States. A live-streaming platform with a creator-friendly revenue split. It ranks #401 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the entertainment & streaming category.
Who owns Kick?
The site is operated by Kick Streaming Pty Ltd, founded by Ed Craven, Bijan Tehrani. The company was established in 2022 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia (U.S. audience). It employs around 100+.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place Kick at roughly 60 million visits per month, about 2 million per day. Around 74% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 6.9 pages per visit with an average session of 14 min.
How Kick makes money
Revenue comes primarily from subscriptions, alongside advertising.
Competitors in United States
Its closest rivals include twitch.tv, youtube.com, tiktok.com.
Data and accuracy
Company facts are drawn from public sources. Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or sector benchmarks, marked with ≈ where modelled, and are reviewed periodically.
Company history & milestones
- 2022
Kick is founded in Melbourne, Australia (U.S. audience).
- Growth phase
Expands its entertainment & streaming offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #401 among the most visited websites in United States.
User reviews & ratings
| Source | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | ≈ 4.3 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| App Store | ≈ 4.5 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| Consumer review platforms | Mixed | — | Service and support are common themes |
App store ratings are solid, while consumer review platforms show the usual friction around support and service quality.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Large local content library
- Live sports or exclusive originals
- Works across mobile, web and TV apps
- Affordable local pricing tiers
Cons
- Content rotates out of the catalogue
- Ad-supported tier interrupts playback
- Rights restrictions limit some titles
- Streaming quality varies on weak connections
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Kick?
Kick is operated by Kick Streaming Pty Ltd. Private company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is Kick headquartered?
Kick is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia (U.S. audience).
When was Kick founded?
Kick was founded in 2022 by Ed Craven, Bijan Tehrani.
How many employees does Kick have?
Kick employs approximately 100+ people.
What is Kick's revenue?
Kick's revenue: ≈ $100 million annual revenue (est.).
Who are Kick's competitors?
Main competitors in United States include twitch.tv, youtube.com, tiktok.com.
How does Kick make money?
Mainly subscriptions, advertising.
Is Kick publicly traded?
No — Kick is not listed as an independent public company; it is operated by Kick Streaming Pty Ltd.
How many visitors does Kick get?
Third-party estimates place Kick at roughly 60 million visits per month, mostly from United States, with 74% mobile traffic.
Is Kick safe?
Kick is an established entertainment & streaming site founded in 2022 and ranked #401 in United States; use the official domain kick.com and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementskick.com
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageUnited States and international business media
- Data confidence
- Medium for company facts, medium-low for traffic and financial estimates. All modelled figures are rounded and marked with ≈.
- Last updated
- September 2026
Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or derived from sector benchmarks, and are reviewed periodically.
Social media profiles & statistics
Official brand account
Announcements and support
Community and campaigns
Company and hiring updates
Brand and product videos