What is live streaming?

Live streaming is quite a popular phrase; it started gaining popularity in the late 2000s with sites like Livestream(2007), Justine.tv(2007), Ustream (2007), and more introducing the world to the new trend.

Justine.tv(2007), now known as Twitch

Ustream (2007), now part of IBM Watson Media

However, as all new things face huge difficulties in adaptation, live streaming faced its own difficulties, and adaptation was one of them.

Difficulties Live Streaming Faced In It’s Ealy Stage

1. Limited Internet Bandwidth
2. Expensive Infrastructure
3. Lack of Mobile Integration
4. Technological Barriers
5. Lack of Content Monetization
6. Low Video Quality

And more.

Best live streaming apps/sites in 2025

1. Youtube.com 
2. Facebook.com
3. TikTok.com
4. Mimic-Network.com
5. Twitch.com
6. And many more

So what is live streaming?

Live streaming is the real-time transmission of video or audio content, also known as broadcasting video and audio in real-time over the internet.

Different types of live streaming?

Q&A live streaming: This is a type of live streaming where hosts ask their viewers entertaining questions and the viewers answer the question, and vice versa.

Face live streaming: This is a type of live streaming where hosts show their faces and interact with their viewers, like storytelling or talent showcases, live demos, unboxing, or giveaways, virtual talks, business meetings, training sessions, workout or yoga sessions, viral trends, challenges, or contests, personal updates, makeup, cooking, and more.

Faceless live streaming: This is a type of live streaming where the host doesn’t show their face on cam; best for crocheting, art, creativity, crafting, cooking, coding, software demonstrations, gaming, and more

DIY live streaming: This is a type of live streaming where the host enlightens their viewers on how to get things done at home, like crafting, cooking, fitness, or yoga classes, building furniture, repairing electronics, conducting science experiments, and more.

Gaming live streaming: This is a type of live streaming where the host plays video games and makes their viewers watch games like Call of Duty (Mobile and PC), Pokemon GO (Mobile), Genshin Impact (Mobile), Asphalt 9 (Mobile and PC), PUBG (Mobile), Among Us (PC), Red Dead Redemption (PC), Fortnite (PC), Elden Ring (PC), Grand Theft Auto (PC), Red Dead Redemption (PC), Cyberpunk 2077 (PC), and more

And many more.