Follower goal in Streamlabs: Follower Goal configuration

One common goal or separate goals of the platforms?

Decide how you will describe the counter. If it combines activity from different channels, the title should make this clear. Separate bars need distinguishable names and appropriate sources.

Don't confuse new follows, subscriptions to the YouTube channel and paid support. Check the type of events that the widget provides for a given platform. It is the meaning, not the color of the bar, that determines what you count.

A dictionary without difficult abbreviations

A dictionary without difficult abbreviations
Concept	What does this mean in practice?
Scene	Ready-made image layout: e.g. a game with a camera or a break board. The scene you choose determines what you show.
Source	One scene component: game, camera, text, audio, or page with overlay. The order of sources determines what covers what.
URL	Full web address. Copy it using the button in the panel; do not copy fragments and do not add spaces.
Event	New information from the platform, such as a message, observation or gift. The appearance test is not always an actual event.
Resolution	The width × height of the area, e.g. 1920 × 1080. This is different than shrinking the source rectangle with the mouse.

Step by step · 1–4

Action
Log in to Streamlabs to the platform whose observations you count.
✓ After this step you will see
The account in the panel matches the broadcast.
Action
Open All Widgets and Follower Goal.
✓ After this step you will see
You see the observation target settings.
Action
In Manage Goal, enter a title, such as Community Goal.
✓ After this step you will see
The title explains to viewers what you're collecting.
Action
Set your target amount or number according to the fields in this widget.
✓ After this step you will see
The goal is greater than the starting value.

**Streamlabs: Actual Follower Goal settings. Check the start, goal and deadline in your configuration.**Actual screenshot from official documentation. The version and language of the program may be different from yours.Photo source: Streamlabs · Source verified: 2026-10-27

Step by step · 5–8

Action
Check the starting value and counting method.
✓ After this step you will see
You know whether you are counting new observations or the result from a fixed start.
Action
Select an end date if the widget requires one.
✓ After this step you will see
The date is consistent with your plan.
Action
Launch the saved goal using the Manage Goal button.
✓ After this step you will see
The panel shows the active target.
Action
Set the appearance of text, bar and background.
✓ After this step you will see
The numbers remain legible in the game image.

**Streamlabs: Adding a target to the program. Select a widget that matches the metric you want to show.**Actual screenshot from official documentation. The version and language of the program may be different from yours.Photo source: Streamlabs · Source verified: 2026-10-27

Step by step · 9–12

Action
Save your appearance settings.
✓ After this step you will see
The refreshed preview has the same colors.
Action
In Streamlabs Desktop add the Follower Goal source or in OBS the Viewer source with its Widget URL.
✓ After this step you will see
The actual widget appears on the scene.
Action
Place the bar over the game and check the full width.
✓ After this step you will see
The beginning and end of the strip are not cut off.
Action
Check the test and then the new event on LIVE.
✓ After this step you will see
You distinguish between an attempt at appearance and a real update.

**OBS: Browser source properties. This is where the widget's URL and its width and height go.**Actual screenshot from official documentation. The version and language of the program may be different from yours.Photo source: OBS Project · Source verified: 2026-10-27

Step by step · 13–14

Action
For multiple platforms, check accounts and assigned widget themes.
✓ After this step you will see
You don't randomly combine the results of independent goals.
Action
Note the values before ending or resetting the target.
✓ After this step you will see
You can recreate its configuration.

An example you can reproduce

For the 100 new observations challenge, you start from 0 and set a goal of 100. After 25 new observations, the bar should correspond to 25%. Don't enter 100 as the start and 100 as the goal, because you will show completion from the beginning.

Enter the parameters in the panel

After saving, go back to the values and check if they match your intention. Setting the example starting point in the instructions may result in the bar being partially filled right away.

In the Streamlabs panel, open All Widgets and select Follower Goal.
Complete the title, target value, start point and end date according to the widget fields.
In your platform selection, identify events that will drive your goal forward.
Adjust the appearance and use Save Settings.

Check the meaning of the values with a simple example

Prepare a test with a small threshold to see the behavior of an almost full bar. Don't treat the artificial preview as evidence of real observations. A separate valid event check is needed to check the integration.

Check the meaning of the values with a simple example
Determination	Which should be clear
The beginning	What number does the target start from?
Threshold	What number means you have achieved your goal.
Platforms	Which events are included.
Period	How long you intend to pursue a given goal.

Widget in Streamlabs Desktop or address to another program

When setting up different themes for different platforms, copy the widget address of the appropriate theme. Merely duplicating a source with the same address does not create a different purpose. Check the description of current capabilities in the Streamlabs documentation.

In Streamlabs Desktop, add the Follower Goal source from the widget list and check its settings.
If you are using another program, copy the Widget URL and add the browser source.
Name the source platform and target type.
Adjust the position and make sure the entire title and numbers fit in the frame.

Clear bar without overloading the scene

Start with one font and two contrasting colors. Check the blank part, fill and text in both areas. The bar may look correct at 10% but become unreadable when filled with a light color.

Try it out in a small preview. If the viewer cannot read the values without magnification, increase key digits or simplify the captions. Save space for a longer title and more numbers.

When the goal does not increase or shows a different result

Do not directly compare each value to the total profile health without checking the counter definition. If you make a major configuration change, keep your previous settings so you can get back to a working bar.

Check selected channels and event types.
Compare the starting point and threshold with the goal description.
Check the active theme and source address.
Record the event time and before and after, then compare the panel with the same overlay.

What do you see on the screen and how to fix it

Fix one thing at a time and try the same thing again. If you change several options at the same time, it will be difficult to determine what solved the problem. Don't delete a working source or entire configuration just because one widget isn't responding.

If you still need help, write down the program name and version, platform, approximate time of trial, expected result, and what actually happened. Attach a dump without passwords, keys and full private links. This description is much more useful than just the "not working" message.

What do you see on the screen and how to fix it
Symptom	Check first	Do it
The goal appears to be completed immediately	The start is equal to or greater than the target	Compare both values in Manage Goal.
The result is for a different platform	Another account association or Theme Widget	Check which channel the widget receives data from.
The test changes the appearance but not the score of the account	The test does not confirm real observation	Check out the new event during LIVE.
The old goal is still on the scene	You pasted the URL of another widget or theme	Compare the source address with the current Follower Goal.

Last attempt before use on LIVE

Save the changes using the button assigned to the edited function. If there are separate forms, check each changed part separately.
Open the settings again and compare the most important values. Simply moving the slider does not always mean a permanent save.
Check the result outside the editor itself: on the target scene, in the recording, or in the reopened configuration.
If the function uses the platform, separately acknowledge the new handled event during the active LIVE. Don't expect the appearance test to confirm account authorization.
Save the working values and make a copy before the next major change. Next time you start up, start with a quick check.

Before you go live

The starting point and threshold have their intended meaning.
Relevant platforms and events are identified.
The source uses the appropriate widget or theme.
The bar remains legible even close to the target.
Reopened settings retain the saved values.
A single attempt is confirmed on the target output.

Frequently asked questions

Can I show a separate goal for each platform?

Check the variant with separate themes and their widget addresses in the documentation. Each source must point to the correct configuration.

Is Follower Goal the same as Sub Goal?

NO. The name and selected events of a widget determine its purpose. Check whether it's follows or paid subscriptions.

Does the preview show the actual result?

The preview can use sample data. Please confirm the actual progress separately after saving and connecting the channel.

What should I do if my screen looks different than the photo?

Check the program name, version and selected feature. The dump is real, but it's from a specific edition and language. Search for a described field by its task. If the option is not available, check the current official support and availability in your account.