Almost 2 decades on from its initial release, World of Warcraft is still incredibly popular with a huge player count in 2024.
Whether fans are diving into World of Warcraft to prepare for the latest expansion, The War Within, or they prefer to dive back into WoW Classic, Blizzard’s MMORPG has maintained a decided fanbase for almost 20 years.
If you’re curious to know exactly how many people are playing World of Warcraft in September 2024, here’s a rundown of the player count, and how it stacks up against competitors like Final Fantasy XIV, Guild Wars 2, and Lost Ark.
Monthly count
As of September 2024, it’s estimated that an average of 327,18 players log in to continue their World of Warcraft adventures each day, according to MMO Populations.
It’s worth bearing in mind that this information is comprised of “estimations based on subscriber numbers and online sentiment,” and therefore is purely an estimation. Player counts for the game haven’t been officially released outside of Activision Blizzard’s quarterly earnings calls.
Playercount compared to competitors
In comparison to its fellow MMOs, World of Warcraft still proves to be the most popular all-time MMORPG by a landslide.
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Not a single competitor comes anywhere near WoW’s estimated total player count as of September 2024.
| MMORPG | Total Players (Millions) |
|---|---|
| World of Warcraft | 149,74 |
| Baldur’s Gate III | 124,92 |
| ROBLOX | 105,09 |
| Diablo IV | 61,51 |
| Final Fantasy XIV Online | 59,80 |
| Old School RuneScape | 55,17 |
| Destiny 2 | 49,98 |
| Honkai Star Rail | 45,14 |
| Path of Exile | 43,26 |
| Warframe | 39,90 |
| World of Warcraft Classic | 32,82 |
| The Elder Scrolls Online | 24,35 |
| Star Citizen | 22,53 |
| Guild Wars 2 | 19,80 |
| RuneScape | 19,25 |
Is World of Warcraft a dead game?
It’s no secret that WoW has previously been on the decline, but these statistics prove it is far from dead. Indeed, it remains well ahead of its competitors despite comparisons to FFXIV and Lost Ark.
A report from IGN in March 2024 also revealed the game was on the up, with over 7 million players subscribed to the service.
That’s everything you need to know about WoW’s player count in September 2024. For more on the game, check out our guides for the Radiant Echos event, and a rundown of the complete Trading Post rewards & prices.
