World of Warcraft
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.
Player stats
Estimated total players
~542.4 thousand
How many people we think have played World of Warcraft in total.
| Month | Social score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | ~564.2k | Up 13% |
| July 2026 | ~500.1k | — |
Community activity
Daily World of Warcraft community data tracked across Steam, Discord, Reddit, Twitch, and YouTube.
Discord members
38,658 online now
164.7kUp 0.4% past week
The official World of Warcraft Discord server has 164,733 members, with 38,658 of them online at the last check. Membership has held steady over the past week.
Reddit members
3.2m
The World of Warcraft subreddit counts 3,154,758 members. Subreddit membership has held steady over the past week.
Twitch viewers
499 live streams
29.9kDown 10% past week
World of Warcraft recently drew 29,866 live viewers on Twitch across 499 streams; viewership peaked at 33,194 on Jul 28, 2026. Twitch viewership is down 10% over the past week.
YouTube subscribers
1.9mUp 0.5% past week
The official World of Warcraft YouTube channel has 1,940,000 subscribers. The subscriber count has held steady over the past week.
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
Is World of Warcraft dead or still active?
No, World of Warcraft is not dead — it is live and playable.
How big is the World of Warcraft Discord server?
The official World of Warcraft Discord server has around 164,733 members (38,658 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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