How many people play World of Warcraft? WoW player count & population tracker (2024)

World of Warcraft continues to be one of the most popular MMORPGs in the world, but what exactly does the player count of the game look like in 2024? Here’s how many people are still playing World of Warcraft in February 2024.

As World of Warcraft continues to grow through Dragonflight, the shores of Azeroth are open for business and booming in popularity.

While it was once the premier MMORPG, there are a whole collection of competitors waiting in the wings to snatch the title. With Destiny 2 and FFXIV continuing to attract new players from far and wide, where does WoW sit in the tier list?

Here’s a full rundown of how many people play World of Warcraft as we make our way into 2024, with the game‘s population and player count.

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How many people play World of Warcraft: Monthly count

For February 2024, it’s estimated that an average of 2,129,170 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.

World of Warcraft population 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. Not a single competitor comes anywhere near WoW’s estimated total player count, which is almost 130 million.

Is WoW 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 competitors despite comparisons to FFXIV and Lost Ark.

With both Wrath of the Lich King Classic and Dragonflight now released, all eyes are on the future — and there’s a buzz surrounding the game once again.

So that’s a rundown of how many people play World of Warcraft in February 2024, and how its player count is compared to its competitors.

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