Twitch Introduces 100-Hour Storage Limit for Highlights and Uploads

The new policy, effective April 19, aims to reduce costs and improve support for other features, sparking concerns from speedrunners about preserving gaming history.

Twitch will enforce a 100-hour storage cap for all Highlights and Uploads starting April 19, 2025, affecting both published and unpublished videos.
The policy excludes Past Broadcasts (VODs) and Clips, which are either auto-deleted after a set period or limited to short durations.
Twitch stated that Highlights have not been effective in driving engagement compared to features like Clips and the mobile discovery feed.
Less than 0.5% of active Twitch channels currently exceed the 100-hour limit, and affected users will be notified to manage their content.
The speedrunning community has raised concerns about losing archived gaming history, urging members to export their Highlights to other platforms like YouTube.