How to Show UPI Donation Alerts on Kick & Rumble (2026)

Why Kick & Rumble Are Growing in India

Indian live streaming is no longer limited to YouTube and Twitch. Two platforms — Kick and Rumble — have been gaining serious traction among Indian creators, and for good reason.

Kick: The Creator-Friendly Alternative

Kick launched with one of the most generous revenue splits in the industry — 95/5 in favour of the creator. Compare that to Twitch's standard 50/50 split and YouTube's 70/30 on Super Chats. For Indian streamers looking to maximize their earnings, Kick offers a compelling deal. The platform has also been actively signing creators, building out its discovery features, and growing its viewer base globally.

Rumble: The Free-Speech Platform with Growing Reach

Rumble has positioned itself as a platform with lighter content moderation and creator-friendly policies. It supports live streaming alongside video uploads and has been growing its user base significantly. For Indian streamers who want an alternative to YouTube's strict policies or who create content across diverse genres, Rumble provides a new audience to tap into.

The Indian Community on Both Platforms

While both platforms started with Western audiences, the Indian gaming and streaming community is migrating fast. Many Indian streamers now multi-stream to YouTube, Kick, and Rumble simultaneously using tools like Restream or OBS multi-output. The audience overlap is growing, and early adopters on Kick and Rumble have less competition and more visibility.

The Donation Problem on Kick & Rumble

Here's the challenge: neither Kick nor Rumble has native UPI support for donations.

Kick uses its own subscription and tipping system, but the payment methods are geared towards international audiences — credit cards, PayPal, and cryptocurrency. For Indian viewers who are used to paying with GPay, PhonePe, or Paytm, these options are either inaccessible or inconvenient. Not every Indian viewer has an international credit card or a PayPal account.

Rumble has Rants (its version of Super Chats) and tipping through its Local monetization system, but the same problem applies — the payment options don't cater to India's UPI-first economy. With over 300 million active UPI users in India, ignoring UPI means cutting off the majority of your potential supporters.

How UPI Alerts Work on Kick & Rumble

The beauty of UPI donation alerts via Stream Alert is that they are platform-agnostic. It doesn't matter whether you stream on Kick, Rumble, YouTube, Twitch, or any other platform. The mechanism is identical:

1. Stream Alert runs on your Android phone and monitors UPI payment notifications from GPay, PhonePe, Paytm, or BharatPe
2. When a viewer sends you money via any UPI app, Stream Alert detects the payment notification
3. The donation data (name, amount) is sent to your unique browser source URL hosted on Stream Alert's servers
4. OBS Studio renders the donation alert as an overlay on your stream — regardless of where you're streaming to
5. Your Kick or Rumble viewers see a professional on-screen alert with the donor's name and amount

The entire process takes a few seconds from UPI payment to on-screen alert. Since the alerts are rendered through OBS (not through Kick or Rumble directly), they work on every streaming platform that accepts RTMP input from OBS.

Setting Up UPI Alerts on Kick (Step-by-Step)

Follow these steps to get UPI donation alerts running on your Kick stream:

Step 1: Create a Stream Alert Account

1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android phone
2. Search for "Stream Alert" or download it directly from the Play Store
3. Install and open the app
4. Create your account and complete the setup wizard

The app is lightweight (under 20MB), works on Android 8.0+, and requires no root access.

Step 2: Download the Android App & Grant Notification Access

1. Open Stream Alert → Settings → Notification Access
2. Tap to enable notification access for Stream Alert in your Android settings
3. Return to Stream Alert and select the UPI apps you want to monitor:
   • Google Pay
   • PhonePe
   • Paytm
   • BharatPe (if you use a merchant account)

Privacy note: Stream Alert only reads payment-related notifications from the apps you select. It does not access messages, calls, or any other app data. All processing happens locally on your device.

Important for Xiaomi/Realme/Oppo users: These brands aggressively kill background apps. Go to Settings → Apps → Stream Alert → Battery → set to "Unrestricted". Also add Stream Alert to your "Autostart" list in device settings.

Step 3: Set Up Your UPI Details

1. In Stream Alert, go to your dashboard
2. Verify that your UPI app is connected and notifications are being received
3. Copy your unique alert URL from the Stream Alert dashboard
4. Send this URL to your PC via WhatsApp, email, or any method you prefer

This alert URL is your personal link — it connects your phone's UPI notifications to the OBS browser source on your PC. Keep it private.

Step 4: Add Browser Source in OBS

1. Open OBS Studio on your PC
2. In the Sources panel, click + → Browser
3. Name it "UPI Donation Alerts"
4. Paste your Stream Alert URL in the URL field
5. Set Width to 800 and Height to 600
6. Check "Refresh browser when scene becomes active"
7. Click OK

Position the browser source where you want alerts to appear. For Kick streams, top-center is recommended as it avoids Kick's chat overlay on the right side. You can drag and resize the source in the OBS preview.

For a detailed walkthrough of OBS browser source setup, see our complete OBS UPI donation alerts guide.

Step 5: Start Streaming to Kick

1. Log in to kick.com and go to your Creator Dashboard
2. Navigate to Settings → Stream and copy your Stream Key and Stream URL
3. In OBS, go to Settings → Stream
4. Set Service to Custom
5. Paste Kick's Stream URL in the "Server" field
6. Paste your Kick Stream Key in the "Stream Key" field
7. Click Apply and OK
8. Make sure Stream Alert is running on your phone
9. Click "Start Streaming" in OBS

Test your alerts before going live: tap the "Test Alert" button in the Stream Alert app and verify it appears on your OBS preview. Once confirmed, you're ready to stream on Kick with live UPI donation alerts.

Setting Up UPI Alerts on Rumble (Step-by-Step)

The process for Rumble is nearly identical to Kick. If you've already set up Stream Alert and OBS for Kick (Steps 1–4 above), you only need to change your stream key. Here's the full walkthrough:

Step 1: Install Stream Alert (If Not Already Done)

Follow the same steps as above — install the Stream Alert app from the Play Store, enable notification access, and select your UPI apps.

Step 2: Add the Browser Source in OBS (If Not Already Done)

If you already added the browser source for Kick, you don't need to add it again. The same browser source works for any platform you stream to via OBS. If you haven't added it yet, follow Step 4 from the Kick section above.

Step 3: Get Your Rumble Stream Key

1. Log in to rumble.com
2. Click your profile icon → Go Live (or navigate to your channel's live stream page)
3. Under the stream setup section, find the RTMP URL and Stream Key
4. Copy both values

Step 4: Configure OBS for Rumble

1. In OBS, go to Settings → Stream
2. Set Service to Custom
3. Paste Rumble's RTMP URL in the "Server" field
4. Paste your Rumble Stream Key in the "Stream Key" field
5. Click Apply and OK

Step 5: Go Live on Rumble

1. Ensure Stream Alert is running on your phone with the screen on
2. In OBS, click "Start Streaming"
3. On Rumble, add your stream title, description, and category
4. Click "Start Stream" on Rumble
5. Test with a quick donation from the Stream Alert app to confirm alerts are working

Share your UPI ID in your Rumble stream description and pin it in the live chat. Since Rumble doesn't have built-in chat bots like Nightbot, you'll want to make your UPI details prominently visible in the stream overlay itself.

Kick vs Rumble vs YouTube vs Twitch: Monetization Comparison for Indian Streamers

How do Kick and Rumble stack up against YouTube and Twitch when it comes to earning money as an Indian streamer? Here's a detailed breakdown:

The key takeaway: no platform natively supports UPI, but Stream Alert makes every platform work with UPI. If you're streaming on Kick or Rumble, you can still accept donations from your Indian audience just as easily as on YouTube or Twitch.

For a deeper comparison of YouTube Super Chat vs UPI, check out our YouTube UPI donation alerts guide. For Twitch-specific setup, see our Twitch UPI donation alerts guide.

Why You Should Use a Business UPI Account

If you're serious about streaming on Kick or Rumble — or multi-streaming to both — you're likely going to receive a high volume of small transactions from UPI donations. This is where a Business UPI account becomes essential.

Here's why:

• Avoid bank flags — Personal bank accounts can get temporarily frozen if they receive too many small transactions in a short period. Banks flag this as suspicious activity. A business account is designed for frequent incoming payments.
• Higher transaction limits — Business UPI accounts typically have higher daily receiving limits, which matters during marathon streams.
• Professional appearance — Your UPI ID shows your channel or brand name instead of your personal name.
• Tax simplicity — Separating streaming income from personal transactions makes tax filing much easier.

We've written a detailed guide on setting up a business UPI account specifically for streamers: UPI Business Account Guide for Streamers.

Customizing Alerts for Kick & Rumble Streams

Your donation alerts should match the look and feel of your stream. Stream Alert offers several customization options to make your alerts stand out:

Alert Themes & Animations

Choose from pre-built alert themes or customize the colors, fonts, and animations. Since Kick and Rumble have different UI color schemes (Kick's green vs Rumble's blue/grey), you might want to match your alert style accordingly — or use your own brand colors for a consistent look across platforms.

Custom GIFs & Sounds

Upload custom GIF animations and alert sounds that play when a donation is received. Popular choices include:

• Game-specific sound effects that match what you're playing
• Custom animations with your channel logo or mascot
• Tiered alerts — different GIFs and sounds for different donation amounts (e.g., a bigger animation for ₹500+ donations)

Text-to-Speech (TTS)

Enable TTS to have donation messages read aloud on your stream. Stream Alert supports Hindi, English, and other Indian languages. TTS donations are extremely popular on Kick and Rumble streams because they add an interactive audio element that keeps both the streamer and viewers engaged.

Minimum Alert Amount

Set a minimum donation threshold for on-screen alerts. For example, you can set the minimum to ₹10 so that ₹1 or ₹2 test payments don't trigger visible alerts. You still receive all donations — the minimum only applies to the on-screen notification.

Alert Duration & Positioning

Adjust how long each alert stays on screen (3–10 seconds is typical) and position it in a spot that doesn't block important game or chat elements. For Kick, avoid the right side (where the chat panel sits). For Rumble, avoid the bottom area where viewer counts and controls appear.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do Kick and Rumble allow external donation methods like UPI?

Yes. Neither Kick nor Rumble prohibits streamers from accepting external payments. The UPI donation alert is rendered through OBS as a browser source overlay — it's part of your stream layout, similar to a webcam overlay or a chat widget. Many streamers on both platforms use external donation tools alongside the platform's built-in monetization.

Q: Can I use the same Stream Alert setup for both Kick and Rumble?

Absolutely. The browser source URL you add to OBS is platform-independent. It works the same whether you stream to Kick, Rumble, YouTube, Twitch, or any other platform. You only need to change your stream key in OBS when switching platforms. The donation alert overlay stays exactly the same.

Q: Do I need to be a Kick Partner or Rumble Partner to use UPI donations?

No. UPI donations via Stream Alert work independently of any partner or affiliate program. You can accept UPI donations from your very first stream, with zero followers and zero subscribers. No application or approval is needed.

Q: Will UPI donations show the donor's Kick or Rumble username?

UPI donation alerts display the UPI name (the name registered with the donor's UPI app), not their Kick or Rumble username. These are often different. A common workaround is to ask viewers to include their platform username in the UPI payment "note" or "remark" field when sending the donation.

Q: Can I multi-stream to Kick and Rumble simultaneously and still get UPI alerts?

Yes. If you multi-stream using tools like Restream, OBS multi-output plugin, or separate OBS instances, the Stream Alert browser source renders in OBS before the video is sent to any platform. This means all your viewers — regardless of which platform they're watching on — see the same donation alerts. One setup covers everything.

Q: What happens if Stream Alert stops working mid-stream?

If Stream Alert loses connection or gets killed by your phone's battery optimization, the browser source in OBS will simply stop showing new alerts — it won't affect your stream in any other way. To prevent this, disable battery optimization for Stream Alert, add it to your phone's autostart list, and keep the phone plugged in during streams. On Xiaomi, Realme, and Oppo devices, also lock the app in the recent apps tray.