VTuber TheBurntPeanut made a splash on Twitch in January 2026 by becoming the most-watched streamer. According to StreamsCharts, he logged 11.3 million hours viewed—a 29% jump from December 2025. This stellar rise pushed past streaming giants like Asmongold, who finished second with 8.40 million hours, and Hasan, who gathered 6.82 million hours despite a brief Twitch ban. Caedrel also impressed with 7.14 million hours. TheBurntPeanut stands out with a unique Snapchat-like face filter that turns his head into a giant peanut while keeping his eyes and mouth cartoonish. His chaotic yet minimalist style draws strong viewer attention. He streams games like ARC Raiders and Escape from Tarkov. His streams include lively moments, including his open criticism of cheating and stream sniping in ARC Raiders. At one point, he threatened to quit the game if these issues weren't fixed, adding drama to his content. His Twitch subscriber count surged to 1.8 million, placing him among the platform's elite creators. Others in the top rankings include GamesDoneQuick, Jynxzi, StableRonaldo, xQc, Caseoh, and Japanese streamer Junichi. January’s data shows TheBurntPeanut is setting a new high bar on Twitch. The big question now: can he keep this momentum, or will new challengers rise?