Exciting news for OBS streamers! The Streamlabs plugin for OBS is now live, bringing exciting new possibilities to your streams! Enjoy the combined power of Streamlabs' overlays, alerts, widgets, tipping, Stream Labels, Cloudbot, and more within your OBS interface! Want to jump right in? Download the plugin here, or keep reading for tips on getting started.

Whether you're a seasoned creator or just starting, the Streamlabs Plugin for OBS is an easy and efficient way to set up and customize your stream. Having these features within OBS means you’ll no longer need to copy and paste URLs or create separate browser windows to pull in your widgets and tools from Streamlabs.

Why Should You Use the Streamlabs Plugin for OBS?

The Streamlabs plugin for OBS will upgrade your live stream by combining what you love most about Streamlabs with the power of OBS. Below are all the Streamlabs features you can use with this plugin.

Recent Events: This new plug-in allows streamers to view their stream events in OBS to track new followers, tips, subs, and more.

Cloudbot: Streamers can connect to Streamlabs Cloudbot to enable giveaways, minigames, and much more. They can also use chat moderation to protect their streams from chat abuse, with filter options to limit caps, emotes, paragraphs, links, symbols, and words directly in their chat.

Overlay Library: Streamlabs' complete overlay library, which includes thousands of professionally designed animated overlays, alerts, and transitions, is available for browsing. Streamers can easily browse from hundreds of free overlays and widget themes to customize their live stream and alerts to give it a unique look. Additionally, With Streamlabs Ultra, streamers unlock thousands of animated overlays and widget themes made by professional designers in the industry.

Multistream: Streamlabs Ultra has multistreaming functionality within the plugin, allowing streamers to stream to multiple platforms simultaneously.

Widgets: Streamers can add all Streamlabs widgets from the plugin, including essentials like Alert Box, Chat Box, Event Lists, and much more.

Tipping: Set up tipping by directly connecting your PayPal or PayPal Plus account to the plugin.

Stream Labels: You can set up Stream Labels without opening additional browser windows or software. It’s as easy as clicking a button.

How to Setup Streamlabs Tools in OBS Studio

Before we work through the setup, please ensure you have OBS Studio 28.0.0 version or later installed.

1. To get started, download the Streamlabs Plugin for OBS.
2. Once you have downloaded the plugin package, open the file and follow the installation steps.

3. Once you have installed the Streamlabs Plugin, launch OBS Studio. The first time you launch OBS after downloading the Streamlabs plugin, we will direct you to a sign-in screen: Login & Get Started. If not, select Streamlabs from the top navigation bar of OBS to begin.

Select Log In & Get Started, which will direct you to your browser to log into or create a Streamlabs ID account or connect to your preferred streaming platform. Choose whichever option you like and follow the instructions until we redirect you to the OBS Studio software.

4. After you log in, it’s time to start customizing your live stream in OBS using tools from Streamlabs, starting with your overlay. Choose an overlay that fits your brand and the overall vibe of your live stream. There are thousands to choose from, many of which are free, and some premium options are available to Streamlabs Ultra subscribers only.

Once you’ve chosen your overlay, select Continue.

5. Next, enter your PayPal email address to tell us how you’d like to receive tips. For tipping setup options, please visit your Streamlabs Dashboard to control these settings, which require a few more steps.

Press Continue to move to the next step.

6. Want to control your chat with our cloud-based chatbot, aka Cloudbot? If so, toggle on the function in this window and click Continue.

7. The last step is an option to sign up for Streamlabs Ultra (if you choose to, of course). In case you’re unfamiliar with it, Streamlabs Ultra is a monthly subscription that gives you access to Streamlabs' premium features (such as multistreaming, premium overlays, and much more).

In addition to dozens of premium features, you get access to the premium version of our creator tools, including Podcast Editor, Video Editor, Cross Clip, and Console. But don’t worry; if you skip subscribing right now, you can sign up anytime later. Check out our Streamlabs Ultra guide to learn more about this fantastic subscription.

8. Some changes, such as adding an overlay, may require you to restart OBS Studio. If prompted, do so to continue.

9. Once you relaunch OBS Studio, you will see Streamlabs on the top Navigation bar. This will take you to where you can change all settings applied during the initial setup process and enable multistreaming (exclusive to Streamlabs Ultra subscribers).

Speaking of multistreaming, be sure to fully connect your platforms of choice so you can begin widening your reach by streaming to different places simultaneously with the Streamlabs Plugin for OBS (for Streamlabs Ultra subscribers only).

P.S. If you want to stream on TikTok from your Desktop using the Streamlabs Plugin for OBS, please keep in mind that you may be asked to apply for access first. Your stream will appear horizontally (not vertically). Lastly, your chat and TikTok LIVE studio will still pop up in a separate window on your computer.

That’s it! You’ve successfully installed and set up the Streamlabs Plugin for OBS, and you can now begin streaming or recording in OBS using Streamlabs tools and features.

FAQs

I’ve installed a new Streamlabs overlay but wish to change to a previous one. How do I do this in OBS Studio?

The great thing about overlays when using the Streamlabs Plugin for OBS is that switching between overlays is super simple. Select Scene Collections from the top navigation bar to change your overlay, and choose the overlay you wish to apply from the dropdown.

Is the Streamlabs Plugin for OBS free?

The Streamlabs Plugin is free to download and use. Certain features, such as Multistream and animated overlays and widget themes made by professional designers, are part of our Streamlabs Ultra subscription. However, hundreds of free overlays are also available in our library.

What apps and features are included?

You can access many Streamlabs features such as tipping, Cloudbot, alerts, widgets, overlays and widget themes, recent events, Stream Labels, media share, and chat moderation—all free!

What features aren’t included in the Streamlabs Plugin for OBS?

This plugin doesn’t grant access to Streamlabs Music (DCMA-free music for your live stream). Shared Storage, Dual Output (vertical/horizontal multistreaming), Collab Cam (to add guests to your stream). If you’re interested in these features, we encourage you to check out Streamlabs Desktop.

Is there customer support available for the Streamlabs Plugin for OBS?

Yes, Streamlabs has a team of helpful and friendly customer service representatives who are more than happy to answer any questions or concerns you have about the plugin. You can reach out to them through our website or social media channels.

Do I still need to run a separate Stream Labels program?

No! You can manage Stream labels without leaving the OBS interface.

Do I need to copy and paste URLs for my widgets?

Nope! When you have the Streamlabs plugin for OBS installed, you can add new widgets directly with the click of a button.

What versions of OBS does the Plugin work with?

This plugin works with OBS Studio 28.0.0 or later.

Is the plugin available on Mac OS?

Currently, the Streamlabs Plugin for OBS is available on Windows. Unfortunately, we do not have a timeframe for when it will be available on Mac. If you’re on Mac and interested in Streamlabs, you can download Streamlabs Desktop for Mac for free.

Download the Streamlabs Plugin for OBS Studio today—happy streaming!