How to Add Captions to Your Kick Stream
Kick has no native caption support. StreamTranslate adds real-time captions via OBS in under 2 minutes — no plugin required.
Add Kick Captions Now →Last updated: March 2026
Quick Answer
Kick does not have native caption support. Use StreamTranslate: create a room at streamtranslate.live/control, copy the overlay URL, add it as a Browser Source in OBS at 1920x1080, then stream to Kick. All viewers see real-time captions without any action needed on their part.
Kick and the Caption Gap
Kick has grown rapidly since its 2022 launch, attracting top streamers with a 95/5 revenue split. Despite its growth, Kick has not introduced native captioning tools. This means Kick streamers who want accessibility or multilingual reach must use an external solution.
StreamTranslate is the leading OBS-based caption overlay for Kick streams. It requires no Kick account changes, no plugins, and no special permissions — just a browser source in your OBS scene.
- Works with any OBS scene layout
- Captions appear as part of your stream video
- 10+ language translation options
- Deaf and hard-of-hearing accessibility for your Kick audience
Setup Steps for Kick Captions
1. Visit streamtranslate.live/control. Create a room.
2. Select your mic language and desired caption/translation language.
3. Copy the overlay URL.
4. In OBS: Add Browser Source, paste the URL, set 1920x1080.
5. Set your OBS stream output to Kick's RTMP server. Go live. Captions display automatically.
Why Kick Streamers Need Captions
Kick's international growth means a significant portion of viewers may not speak your language. Adding translated captions turns your stream into a multilingual broadcast — without any additional effort during your show.
- Expand reach to Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic-speaking viewers
- Improve accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing community
- Increase average watch time with captions (up to 80% per Verizon Media)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kick have native captions?
Kick does not offer native caption tools. StreamTranslate adds real-time captions via OBS browser source, which are baked into your video stream.
How do I add subtitles to Kick?
Go to streamtranslate.live/control, create a room, copy the overlay URL, and add it as a Browser Source in OBS. Stream to Kick as usual — captions appear live.
Are Kick captions visible to all viewers?
Yes. Since captions are part of the OBS video output, every Kick viewer sees them automatically.
Start adding captions to your Kick stream
Start Free — No Downloads, No Plugins