Why Your Links Should Be on Screen

Every streamer has the same problem: your chat is telling new viewers to check the panels, but half your audience is on mobile where panels are buried. Meanwhile, your TikTok and Instagram bios only hold one link. You need your links visible where people are actually looking — on the stream itself.

An OBS overlay that shows your links directly on screen solves this. Viewers see your Discord, merch store, tip page, and social links without leaving the broadcast. It works on every platform — Twitch, Kick, YouTube Live — because it is part of the video feed, not a platform-specific panel.

Until recently, the only way to do this was to manually design an overlay image in Photoshop and update it every time you changed a link. Now you can do it with a live, auto-updating browser source that pulls directly from your link-in-bio page.

How It Works

Unlike Linktree and Beacons, SocialsLink has a built-in OBS overlay. When you create your page, you automatically get an overlay URL that you can add to OBS as a browser source. It pulls your profile, links, and even a QR code — all live and auto-updating.

Step 1: Create Your Page

Sign up at socialslink.com and add your links — Twitch, Kick, YouTube, Discord, merch, tips, whatever you want. Pick a theme (Midnight is free; gamer themes like Cyber Punk, Neon Purple, Fire Red, and Matrix are on Pro). This takes about 60 seconds.

Step 2: Copy Your Overlay URL

Your overlay URL is socialslink.com/yourname/overlay. You can find it in your dashboard under the Streaming Tools card. There are four styles to choose from: Full (links + QR code), Links (links only, no QR), QR Only (compact QR code), and Minimal (small profile + links). Add ?style=full or ?style=qr to the URL to pick your layout.

Step 3: Add to OBS

In OBS Studio, click the + button under Sources, select Browser Source, and paste your overlay URL. Set the width to 300 and height to 500 (or adjust to your layout). The background is transparent, so it blends seamlessly with your stream. That is it — your links are now on screen.

Four Overlay Styles for Different Layouts

Not every stream layout has room for a full link panel. That is why SocialsLink offers four overlay styles you can switch between by changing the URL parameter:

Full — Shows your profile, your top links (2 on free, 4 on Pro), and a scannable QR code. Best for "just chatting" streams, BRB screens, and starting soon screens where you have space.

Links — Profile and links without the QR code. Good for gameplay streams where you want links visible but compact.

QR Only — A small scannable code that viewers can scan with their phone to open your full page. Minimal screen real estate, maximum utility. Perfect for competitive games where screen space is tight.

Minimal — A compact card with your profile and links in a smaller format. Works well tucked into a corner overlay.

Auto Live Detection on Twitch

When you add a Twitch link to your SocialsLink page, we automatically detect when you are live — something Linktree and Beacons do not do. A pulsing LIVE badge with your viewer count appears on your profile page and your overlay.

This means when someone visits your link-in-bio from your Instagram or TikTok bio, they immediately see that you are streaming right now. That is free, automatic cross-platform promotion — no extra tools, no manual updates.

The detection checks your Twitch status every 60 seconds and requires zero configuration. Just add your twitch.tv link and it works.

Why Not Just Use a Static Overlay Image?

Many streamers create a static overlay image in Canva or Photoshop with their links. This works, but it has two problems. First, every time you change a link, add a new social account, or update your merch store URL, you have to re-export the image and update it in OBS. With a live browser source, changes sync automatically.

Second, a static image cannot show live data. The SocialsLink overlay shows real-time stream status, a scannable QR code that viewers can actually use, and your current link list. It is a living, breathing panel — not a screenshot.

Gamer Themes That Look Right on Stream

The default Linktree white page looks out of place on a gaming stream. SocialsLink has four dark gamer themes on Pro designed specifically for streamers: Cyber Punk (cyan accents), Neon Purple, Fire Red, and Matrix (green). These themes carry through to your overlay, so the colors match your stream aesthetic. Free users can start with Midnight.

Pro users (US$4/month — 89% less than the Pillar Creator plan on monthly billing and 73% less than Linktree Pro) get access to all 26 themes plus unlimited links, advanced analytics, and no SocialsLink branding on the overlay.

What to Put on Your Streamer Overlay

Keep it focused. Your overlay should show your 3-4 most important links. Viewers have seconds to decide whether to click. Here is the priority order for most streamers:

1. Discord Server

This is almost always the #1 click for streamers. Your community hub. Put it first.

2. Second Streaming Platform

If you simulcast to Twitch and Kick, link both. Let viewers choose their preferred platform.

3. Merch or Tip Page

Ko-fi, Fourthwall, StreamElements, or Throne — whatever your monetization channel is. This is why you have an overlay in the first place.

4. Social Media

Your TikTok, YouTube highlights channel, or Instagram where you post clips. These drive growth between streams.

Setup in Under 60 Seconds

The entire process — from signing up to having the overlay on your stream — takes less than a minute. Create an account, add your links, copy the overlay URL, paste it into OBS. Done.

SocialsLink is free to start. The OBS QR overlay and Twitch live detection work on the free plan. Gamer themes unlock on Pro at US$4/month along with unlimited links and advanced analytics.

Try it now at socialslink.com — your stream viewers will thank you.