PirateSoftware Twitch Partner
865,789 followers · checked July 24, 2026 · on Twitch since 2017 · check the live count →
PirateSoftware is a Twitch Partner with 865,789 followers, measured July 24, 2026; the channel has existed since 2017. Jason “PirateSoftware” Hall, a game developer whose dev-advice clips went viral far beyond Twitch. Below: the 50 most-watched clips on the channel, each with a free MP4 download that runs in your browser — plus the tool for any VOD, clip or live stream you paste in yourself.
Hi, my name is Thor. I've been in the games industry since 2004. I worked for Blizzard Entertainment, Amazon Games Studios, the United States Department of Energy, and now I own my own studio called Pirate Software. I'm a game developer, a hacker, and a giant nerd. Ask me stuff!
PirateSoftware at a glance
| Followers | 865,789 |
|---|---|
| Channel created | March 24, 2017 (9 years on Twitch) |
| Status | Twitch Partner |
| Twitch team | Pirate Crew |
| Most recent category | Noita |
| Public clips indexed here | 50 most-watched |
| Data measured | July 24, 2026 · Twitch public API |
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PirateSoftware’s most-watched clips
Together, the 12 clips below have been watched 2,737,304 times. The oldest is from June 11, 2022, the newest from July 6, 2025.
| # | Clip | Category | Length | Views | Created | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pirate quits Hardcore | Path of Exile 2 | 0:05 | 489,242 | Jan 17, 2025 | MP4 |
| 2 | KONY 2012!!!! | Software and Game Development | 0:05 | 302,189 | Jul 6, 2025 | MP4 |
| 3 | thors dad is in south park | Software and Game Development | 1:00 | 269,583 | Jun 11, 2022 | MP4 |
| 4 | cheat in outer wilds | Path of Exile 2 | 0:05 | 238,531 | Jan 18, 2025 | MP4 |
| 5 | Kicked reason | Path of Exile 2 | 0:05 | 235,506 | Jan 17, 2025 | MP4 |
| 6 | The Problem with Kick | Software and Game Development | 0:59 | 202,080 | Nov 11, 2023 | MP4 |
| 7 | 🗿 | World of Warcraft | 0:05 | 186,097 | Jan 16, 2025 | MP4 |
| 8 | Unity hot take | Software and Game Development | 0:30 | 180,214 | Sep 14, 2023 | MP4 |
| 9 | Pirate's thoughts on Animal Well | Ashes of Creation | 0:05 | 171,179 | Jan 19, 2025 | MP4 |
| 10 | "Did you pull that Oculus or no? In AoC?" | Path of Exile 2 | 0:05 | 162,215 | Jan 17, 2025 | MP4 |
| 11 | So you didn't listen at all | Just Chatting | 0:05 | 151,105 | Jan 19, 2025 | MP4 |
| 12 | What PirateSoftware Think About The Streamer Awards | Software and Game Development | 0:42 | 149,363 | Feb 19, 2024 | MP4 |
Clip counts measured July 24, 2026. Every “MP4” link opens the clip downloader with that clip already loaded — the download runs in your browser, straight from Twitch.
What PirateSoftware’s clips are actually about
PirateSoftware is a genuinely varied channel — 13 different categories appear across the 50 most-watched clips, led by Software and Game Development at 32% of views (1,553,875 of 4,839,864). Its viral moments are spread thin across 8 years (2018–2025), peaking in 2025. Median clip length is 0:30; the most-watched one runs 0:05 and has 489,242 views.
| Category | Clips | Views | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software and Game Development | 14 | 1,553,875 | 32% |
| Path of Exile 2 | 5 | 1,142,879 | 24% |
| World of Warcraft | 7 | 639,554 | 13% |
| Just Chatting | 6 | 413,259 | 9% |
| Ashes of Creation | 5 | 347,714 | 7% |
| Dune: Awakening | 3 | 268,200 | 6% |
When those clips were created
- 20181
- 20201
- 20211
- 20221
- 20237
- 202417
- 202522
Computed from the 50 most-viewed clips on the channel, measured July 24, 2026. Categories are the ones Twitch recorded on each clip.
Frequently asked questions
How many followers does PirateSoftware have?
865,789 followers, measured from Twitch's public API on July 24, 2026. Numbers move daily — check the live count with vodfetch's follower-count tool.
Can I download PirateSoftware's VODs and clips?
Yes — this page lists the channel's most-watched clips, and the downloader above also handles its past broadcasts (VODs) and live stream; every one saves as MP4, free, without a watermark and without an account. Public VODs only, for as long as Twitch still stores them.
How long do PirateSoftware's VODs stay online?
As a Twitch Partner channel, past broadcasts are typically stored for up to 60 days, then deleted automatically. Clips don't expire. If you want to keep a stream, download it before the timer runs out.
What is PirateSoftware’s most-watched clip?
“Pirate quits Hardcore” from January 17, 2025, with 489,242 views when measured on July 24, 2026. It runs 0:05 and was clipped from Path of Exile 2. You can save it as an MP4 with the clip downloader on this page.
How long has PirateSoftware been on Twitch?
The channel was created on March 24, 2017, so it has existed for 9 years. Twitch does not publish a total watch-time or stream-hours figure publicly, so this page only states the account age.
Is PirateSoftware part of a Twitch team?
Yes — Twitch lists PirateSoftware under the team “Pirate Crew” (measured July 24, 2026).
What does PirateSoftware stream?
The most recent category set on the channel was Noita (measured July 24, 2026). Categories change from stream to stream — the clip table below shows which ones actually produced the channel’s most-watched moments.
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