BlackMUD
~5
daily players
BlackMUDVSThe Lord of the Rings Online
Direct comparison between BlackMUD and The Lord of the Rings Online. View their social activity, release status, platform availability, and other key details.
BlackMUD
The Lord of the Rings Online
Game Status
Status
Active
BlackMUD status is active.
Status
Active
The Lord of the Rings Online status is active.
Estimated Daily Players
Estimated Daily Players
~5
We estimate that BlackMUD has currently around 5 players daily.
BlackMUD is a text-based online MUD (Multi-User Dungeon) that launched in 1993. While it was historically popular in the early internet era, the genre has become extremely niche. Most classic MUDs today have very small, dedicated player bases—typically under 10 daily active players except during rare events. The presence of modern platform support is likely due to volunteer maintenance rather than ongoing growth.
Estimated Daily Players
~20 thousand
We estimate that The Lord of the Rings Online has currently around 20k players daily.
The Lord of the Rings Online is a classic MMORPG released in 2007. Despite its age, it maintains a loyal niche player base due to the enduring popularity of the Lord of the Rings IP and regular updates from Standing Stone Games. However, its age and niche status mean the daily active player base has declined considerably from its peak, currently estimated around 20,000 daily active players.
Social Score
Social activity comparison between BlackMUD and The Lord of the Rings Online. Data includes social media activity, community discussions, and online mentions tracked over time.
Social score for BlackMUD
| Month | Social Score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | ~48 | 4.0% |
| July 2025 | ~50 | 25.0% |
| February 2025 | ~40 | 7.0% |
| January 2025 | ~43 | 2.3% |
| December 2024 | ~44 |
Social score for The Lord of the Rings Online
| Month | Social Score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | ~28 | 15.2% |
| July 2025 | ~33 | 32.0% |
| November 2024 | ~25 | 38.9% |
| September 2024 | ~18 | 5.9% |
| May 2024 | ~17 |
Game Age
Age
32 years ago
BlackMUD was released in December 1993 (32 years ago).
Age
18 years ago
The Lord of the Rings Online was released in April 2007 (18 years ago).
Platforms
Player Perspectives
BlackMUD offers 1 player perspective.
The Lord of the Rings Online offers 2 player perspectives.
Developers
The Lord of the Rings Online has 3 developers.
Publishers
The Lord of the Rings Online has 6 publishers.
Categories
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