MMO Populations is a project designed to help you compare the popularity and activity of different Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) games. Since it's nearly impossible to get accurate, up-to-date subscriber numbers for most MMOs, we use a different approach: we track Reddit community data for each game.
We measure two main things for each MMO:
To estimate total player numbers and activity, we use a multiplier (sometimes called the "magic number") based on public data and trends. This multiplier is regularly reviewed and is the same for all games, so comparisons are fair.
| Metric | What it means |
|---|---|
| Estimated Total Players | Our best guess at the total player base, based on Reddit subscribers and our multiplier. |
| Activity Rating | A score (0–10) showing how active the community is, based on the ratio of active users to subscribers. |
| Estimated Daily Players | An estimate of how many people are playing each day, based on activity and subscriber numbers. |
These numbers are not official player counts. They are estimates based on public Reddit data and should be used for comparison and trend tracking only. If you need exact numbers, look for official reports or platforms like Steam.
The real value of this site is in showing relative popularity and community activity between games, and in tracking how those numbers change over time.
MMO Populations started as a fun project to visualize the growth and decline of MMO communities. It's not meant to be a scientific or definitive source, but rather a tool for fans and curious players to see which games are trending, which are growing, and how communities compare.
This site is inspired by and built with help from the /r/mmorpg community on Reddit. Thanks to everyone who has contributed ideas and feedback!