World of Warcraft
760 – 350k daily players
World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) set in the Warcraft universe. Players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. Being "Massively Multiplayer," World of Warcraft allows thousands of players to interact within the same world. Whether adventuring together or fighting against each other in epic battles, players will form friendships, forge alliances, and compete with enemies for power and glory.
World of Warcraft is estimated to have 760 – 350k players a day. Around 130k – 13m accounts have played it in total. No Steam data is published for this game, so the range is modelled from the size of its Discord, Reddit, Twitch, YouTube and app-store communities. It is a rough band rather than a measurement.
Player stats
Estimated daily players
760 – 350 thousand
How many people we think play World of Warcraft on a given day.
Estimated total players
130 thousand – 13 million
How many accounts we think have played World of Warcraft at some point.
| Month | Estimated players | Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | ~565.9k | Up 13% |
| July 2026 | ~500.1k | — |
Community activity
Daily World of Warcraft community data tracked across Steam, Discord, Reddit, Twitch, and YouTube.
Discord members
35,613 online now
166.9kUp 1.8% past month
The official World of Warcraft Discord server has 166,885 members, with 35,613 of them online at the last check. Membership is up 1.8% over the past month.
Reddit members
3.2mUp 0.2% past month
The World of Warcraft subreddit counts 3,160,145 members. Subreddit membership has held steady over the past month.
Twitch viewers
197 live streams
45.7kUp 49% past month
World of Warcraft recently drew 45,672 live viewers on Twitch across 197 streams; viewership peaked at 86,471 on Aug 19, 2026. Twitch viewership is up 49% over the past month.
YouTube subscribers
1.9mUp 0.5% past month
The official World of Warcraft YouTube channel has 1,940,000 subscribers. The subscriber count has held steady over the past month.
Trailer
Storyline
Intent on settling the arid region of Durotar, Thrall's new Horde expanded its ranks, inviting the undead Forsaken to join orcs, tauren, and trolls. Meanwhile, dwarves, gnomes and the ancient night elves pledged their loyalties to a reinvigorated Alliance, guided by the human kingdom of Stormwind. After Stormwind's king, Varian Wrynn, mysteriously disappeared, Highlord Bolvar Fordragon served as Regent but his service was marred by the manipulations and mind control of the black dragon Onyxia, who ruled in disguise as a human noblewoman. As heroes investigated Onyxia's manipulations, ancient foes surfaced in lands throughout the world to menace Horde and Alliance alike.
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Frequently asked questions
How many people play World of Warcraft?
World of Warcraft has an estimated 760–350,000 daily players and roughly 130,000–13,000,000 accounts that have played it in total, as of August 2026. The range is modelled from the size of the game’s Discord, Reddit, Twitch, YouTube and app-store communities rather than measured, so treat it as a rough band.
Is World of Warcraft dead or still active?
No, World of Warcraft is not dead — it is live and playable, with an estimated 760–350,000 daily players as of August 2026.
How big is the World of Warcraft Discord server?
The official World of Warcraft Discord server has around 166,885 members (35,613 typically online).
When was World of Warcraft released?
World of Warcraft was released in November 2004 by Blizzard Entertainment.
What platforms is World of Warcraft available on?
World of Warcraft is available on Windows and macOS.
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