Pokimane (Imane Anys)
Imane “Pokimane” Anys is Twitch’s most-followed female streamer with over 9 million followers . She leaped to fame nearly a decade ago playing League of Legends, later adding Fortnite, Valorant, and IRL streams to her lineup . Born in Morocco and raised in Canada, her laid-back charm and authenticity help normalize female presence in gaming . Beyond gaming, she’s built a brand—co-founding OfflineTV, launching a snack line, and weighing in on mental health and streaming pressures.
Valkyrae (Rachell Hofstetter)
Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter is a standout content creator with over 4 million YouTube subscribers and millions of followers across social platforms . After starting on Twitch in 2015, she moved to YouTube in 2020 and quickly became the platform’s top female streamer, thanks to hit series like Among Us . She co-owns the gaming brand 100 Thieves and founded Hihi Studios to produce anime-inspired content . Known for her upbeat personality and community focus, Valkyrae also made a cameo in the Minecraft movie, though her scene was later cut.
Loserfruit (Kathleen Belsten)
Kathleen “Loserfruit” Belsten hails from Melbourne and began uploading League of Legends videos in 2013 . She’s best known for her high-energy Fortnite streams and even earned her own in-game Fortnite skin . Beyond gaming, she’s part of Australia’s gaming scene, having competed in major tournaments like the Fortnite Summer Smash . Sponsored by big names like Gymshark, she keeps her content fun, light-hearted, and deeply gamer-focused
Aphmau (Jessica “Jess” Bravura)
Jessica “Aphmau” Bravura runs one of YouTube’s top female gaming channels, with over 23 million subscribers and 25 billion views . She’s beloved for her Minecraft role-play series—family-friendly stories that fans binge-watch in long-running arcs . Her storytelling creativity earns praise, though some fans long for earlier, simpler content.
OMGitsfirefoxx (Sonja Reid)
Sonja “OMGitsfirefoxx” Reid is a Canadian Twitch pioneer dating back to 2013 . She became the platform’s most-followed female streamer by 2015 and continues to entertain with game titles like Minecraft, Valorant, and Overwatch . She also co-hosts the gaming comedy podcast Good Game Nice Try!
