Kick Captions

Live Captions for Kick Streams

Add real-time captions to your Kick stream via OBS browser source. 30+ languages. Sub-2-second latency. No plugin install. Works for any Kick streamer.

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Kick doesn't have built-in captions in 2026

Kick is the newest major streaming platform (launched 2022) and doesn't have native caption support yet. Streamers who want captions on Kick need a third-party tool that works via OBS browser source — same way Twitch and YouTube streamers add captions.

StreamTranslate works identically on Kick: same OBS setup, same browser source URL, same captions experience.

How to add captions to Kick

Sign up at /control
Pick your captions mode (same-language or translated)
Copy the OBS browser source URL
In OBS: Browser Source → paste URL → set 1920x1080
Stream to Kick — captions appear in real time on your video

Kick streamer customization

Font size 20-80px — readable on Kick desktop and mobile
Outline thickness — for visibility on dark gaming backgrounds
Position — top, bottom, custom — avoid blocking Kick chat overlays
Multilingual — caption in your viewers' language for international Kick audiences

Why captions matter on Kick specifically

Kick's audience is growing internationally. Spanish, Portuguese, French audiences are large. Translated captions = bigger reach.
Many Kick streamers stream in English with international viewers. Caption translation unlocks more discovery.
Mobile viewing on Kick is significant. Captions help mobile-with-sound-off viewers.
Kick has fewer caption tools than Twitch. Adding captions early differentiates your channel.

Frequently asked

Does Kick have built-in captions?

Not currently (as of 2026). Native captions are reportedly on the roadmap. Until then, third-party tools like StreamTranslate are the way to add captions.

Will captions work on Kick mobile?

Yes. Captions are part of the video, visible on every Kick device — desktop, mobile, embed, VOD.

Can I caption a Kick stream that's already running?

Yes. Add the browser source mid-stream — captions appear immediately. No restart needed.

Does Kick have any caption-related rules?

Kick's terms allow third-party overlays via OBS browser source. Captioning is fully allowed and encouraged.

How does this compare to Chzzk (Korean Kick competitor)?

Same approach — Chzzk doesn't have native captions either. Our tool works the same way for Chzzk via OBS browser source.