4 Chat-Boosting Questions Every Streamer Should Use
Some days, chat is poppin’, and other days it’s… well, quiet.
One of the best parts of live streaming is real-time interaction — that back-and-forth with chat that makes your stream feel more like a hangout and less like a solo mission. But let’s be real: some days, chat is poppin’, and other days it’s… well, quiet.
If you’ve ever sat in awkward silence while waiting for chat to respond, this one’s for you.
Here are four types of questions you can ask during any stream to boost engagement, keep things lively, and make every viewer feel seen and welcome.
@streamroutine 4 Chat-Boosting Questions Every Streamer Should Use
1. The “Question of the Day”
This is your go-to engagement starter. Whether you’ve got 5 viewers or 500, having a Question of the Day (QOTD) gives everyone a way to jump in and participate — even lurkers.
💡 Examples:
“If you could live in any video game world, where would it be?”
“Pineapple on pizza — yes or no?”
“What’s your go-to comfort game?”
Pin it in chat, mention it throughout the stream, and let the conversations flow. With StreamRoutine, you can prep these in your routines and reuse your favorites anytime!
2. The “New Follower” Icebreaker
You just got a new follower — awesome! Don’t just say thanks and move on. Use that moment to start a real connection.
💬 Try asking:
“Hey [name], welcome in! What kind of games do you play?”
“How’d you find the stream?”
“What’s a weird food combo you love?”
Using a consistent icebreaker for new followers not only gets them talking, it creates a tradition your community can rally around. And when you’re using the StreamRoutine chatbot, you can even automate this moment to prompt a question in chat every time a new follow drops.
3. The “Raid” Conversation Starter
Raids are one of the most exciting parts of Twitch — but if you’re not prepared, it’s easy to fumble the intro. Instead of just shouting out the raider, ask questions to get their community involved.
🎤 Ask the raider:
“What were you playing?”
“Any highlights from the stream?”
🎮 Ask the raiders:
“What’s your favorite genre to watch?”
“What would you do with 1,000 Twitch points right now?”
This turns a quick raid into a meaningful conversation — and maybe even new followers.
4. The “Off-Topic” Lifesaver
Not every viewer is going to care about the game you’re playing. And that’s totally okay — a lot of them are there to vibe, not necessarily to dive deep into gameplay.
Having a few off-topic questions ready to go can reignite a quiet chat.
🤔 Try:
“What’s your favorite comfort food?”
“What was your first ever console?”
“If you had a superpower for one day, what would it be?”
Off-topic questions work great in slow moments, transitions, or just to reset the energy mid-stream.
🔄 Make These Questions Part of Your Routine
The best way to keep chat engagement high? Make it a habit. StreamRoutine helps you build repeatable pre-stream and in-stream routines, so you never forget to set up your QOTD, prep your raid welcome, or track your best-performing questions.
💬 Want help brainstorming more questions or tracking your community’s favorites?
✅ Use StreamRoutine’s Chatbot + Journal combo to save what works and automate the rest.