Kick has grown fast since launch — a genuine Twitch alternative with longer VOD retention and a more streamer-friendly revenue split. But like every streaming platform, Kick VODs don't last forever. Streamers delete them, retention periods vary, and content you want to rewatch can disappear without notice.
Here's how to download a full Kick VOD or stream in 2026, quickly and without issues.
How Long Do Kick VODs Last?
Kick keeps VODs for longer than Twitch — generally up to 60 days for most streamers, with some variation. But streamers can delete their own VODs at any time, and many do. Popular streams get clipped and shared, but the full unedited VOD often disappears long before the platform's retention window is up.
If you want the full stream — not just highlights — you need to download it yourself.
Method 1: Vodloader (Easiest)
Vodloader supports full Kick VOD downloads with no installation required.
Steps:
- Find the Kick VOD you want to download
- Open the VOD page — the URL will look like
https://kick.com/streamer-name?clip=clip-idorhttps://kick.com/video/VIDEO-ID - Copy the URL from your browser
- Go to vodloader.com
- Paste the URL and click download
- Choose your quality and save
Vodloader downloads the entire stream as a single MP4 file. No account needed. Works from any country.
For very long streams — Kick streamers often go 8-12+ hours — use the cloud download feature. Vodloader processes the download on their servers so you don't have to keep your browser open.
Method 2: yt-dlp (CLI)
yt-dlp supports Kick downloads. If you prefer a command-line approach, it works well for Kick's public VODs.
Setup:
- Install Python
- Run
pip install yt-dlp - Install ffmpeg
Basic command:
yt-dlp https://kick.com/video/VIDEO-ID
Best quality:
yt-dlp -f best https://kick.com/video/VIDEO-ID
yt-dlp handles Kick's HLS streams well for public content. For subscriber-only VODs, you may need to pass browser cookies:
yt-dlp --cookies-from-browser chrome https://kick.com/video/VIDEO-ID
Downloading Kick Clips vs Full VODs
Kick clips are short segments (up to 60 seconds) that creators or viewers can make from any stream. Clips are easier to share but don't give you the full context.
For clips, right-clicking sometimes works directly in the browser. For full VODs, you need Vodloader or yt-dlp — there's no built-in download option for viewers on Kick's interface.
Kick VOD Quality Options
Kick streams at various quality levels depending on the streamer's setup:
- Source (original bitrate — best quality)
- 1080p60
- 720p60
- 480p, 360p
Always pick Source or 1080p60 if you want the best viewing experience on a downloaded file.
Tips for Kick Downloads
- Act fast on popular streams — high-traffic streams get clipped and spread everywhere, but the full VOD gets deleted faster than you'd expect
- Check the VOD page URL — make sure you're on the video page, not the live channel page
- File sizes — Source quality on a 6-hour Kick stream can be 10-25GB. Have enough storage ready.
- Cloud download for long sessions — anything over 3 hours is easier with Vodloader's cloud download
Which Method to Use
No setup, works internationally, handles long streams: Vodloader.
CLI-comfortable, want free and open-source: yt-dlp.
Kick is growing its streamer roster fast, and exclusive content is becoming more common on the platform. Downloading what you care about while it's available is always the smarter move.