Plants vs. Zombies™
| Publisher: | ELECTRONIC ARTS |
| Free-to-play: | Free |
| Genre: |
Strategy
Tower defense
Single player
Stylized
Zombie
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Plants vs. Zombies is a tower defense game where players defend their home from waves of invading zombies. The game features a variety of plants with unique abilities to combat different types of zombies across multiple levels and environments.
Features
- Diverse plants: Use 49 different plants like peashooters, cherry bombs, and wall-nuts to fend off zombies.
- Multiple levels: Conquer 50 levels in Adventure mode, including day, night, fog, and special environments.
- Varied zombies: Face 26 types of zombies with unique skills such as snorkelers, bucketheads, and pole-vaulters.
- Strategic gameplay: Manage limited resources and upgrade your defenses to survive longer.
- Achievements & upgrades: Earn 46 achievements and upgrade your plants and defenses over time.
Let’s explore the game’s monthly player data and concurrent player counts to understand its popularity and engagement trends.
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Google Play Details
| Rating | |
|---|---|
| Downloads | 500,000,000+ |
| Released | November 13, 2014 |
| Updated | 2026-03-02 |
App Store Details
| Rating | |
|---|---|
| Downloads | 108.0M+ |
| Released | November 13, 2014 |
| Updated | March 12, 2026 |
Market Analysis
Plants vs. Zombies™ is a Strategy app available on both Android and iOS platforms.
| Downloads Comparison |
Google Play:
500,000,000+
App Store:
108.0M+
The Android version has approximately 4.6x the downloads of the iOS version.
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|---|---|
| Rating Comparison |
Google Play:
3.86/5
App Store:
4.82/5
iOS users rate this app significantly higher (4.82 vs 3.86), suggesting a better experience on that platform.
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| User Engagement |
Google Play:
5,746,574 ratings
App Store:
899,701 ratings
Android has 6.4x more ratings, suggesting higher engagement or a larger user base on that platform.
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Market Verdict
The app is significantly more popular on Android. Users on iOS report higher satisfaction. User engagement is notably higher on Android. Plants vs. Zombies™ is a highly popular app with significant market presence.
Plants vs. Zombies™ Player Data Analysis
- Player Statistics
- Insights
Google Play Player Statistics
App Store Player Statistics
Summary
Plants vs. Zombies™ has player statistics available for both Google Play and App Store.
Verdict
Plants vs. Zombies™ has a massive player community with a significantly larger player base on Android. The game maintains approximately 70.3M monthly active users across both platforms.
Engagement Analysis
Both platforms show similar daily engagement levels (Android: 16.7%, iOS: 24.3%).
Platform Comparison
Current Player Count
Google Play has approximately 10.0x more current players than App Store.
Daily Active Users
Google Play has approximately 4.0x more daily active users than App Store.
Monthly Active Users
Google Play has approximately 5.8x more monthly active users than App Store.
Plants vs. Zombies™ Monthly Player Trends
| Month | Estimated Players | Change | % Change | Data Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 22.4M | -2.3M | -9.3% | 1 |
| April 2026 | 24.7M | +51.0K | +0.2% | 4 |
| March 2026 | 24.7M | +204.0K | +0.8% | 5 |
| February 2026 | 24.5M | -1.4M | -5.4% | 4 |
| January 2026 | 25.9M | -3.2M | -11.0% | 4 |
| December 2025 | 29.1M | -1.4M | -4.7% | 4 |
| November 2025 | 30.5M | -12.1M | -28.4% | 5 |
| October 2025 | 42.6M | +11.7M | +38.0% | 4 |
| September 2025 | 30.9M | +4.1M | +15.5% | 4 |
| August 2025 | 26.7M | +3.1M | +13.3% | 5 |
| July 2025 | 23.6M | +127.5K | +0.5% | 4 |
| June 2025 | 23.5M | +8.2M | +53.3% | 5 |
Plants vs. Zombies™ Monthly Player Trends
| Month | Estimated Players | Change | % Change | Data Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 4.5M | -463.5K | -9.3% | 1 |
| April 2026 | 5.0M | +10.3K | +0.2% | 4 |
| March 2026 | 5.0M | +41.2K | +0.8% | 5 |
| February 2026 | 4.9M | -283.2K | -5.4% | 4 |
| January 2026 | 5.2M | -643.8K | -11.0% | 4 |
| December 2025 | 5.9M | -288.4K | -4.7% | 4 |
| November 2025 | 6.2M | -2.4M | -28.4% | 5 |
| October 2025 | 8.6M | +2.4M | +38.0% | 4 |
| September 2025 | 6.2M | +834.3K | +15.5% | 4 |
| August 2025 | 5.4M | +633.5K | +13.3% | 5 |
| July 2025 | 4.8M | +25.8K | +0.5% | 4 |
| June 2025 | 4.7M | +1.6M | +53.3% | 5 |
Plants vs. Zombies - Regional Interest
Top Regions by Interest
| Region | Interest Score |
|---|---|
| MM | 100 |
| VN | 84 |
| CU | 58 |
| KH | 55 |
| TM | 53 |
| BO | 27 |
| UZ | 26 |
| ID | 26 |
| LA | 25 |
| BY | 24 |
| PH | 24 |
| IQ | 21 |
| KG | 21 |
| PE | 20 |
| RU | 20 |
| UA | 18 |
| KZ | 18 |
| CN | 13 |
| MD | 13 |
| TH | 12 |
| GT | 12 |
| PY | 11 |
| SV | 11 |
| VE | 11 |
| EC | 10 |
| HN | 10 |
| SY | 8 |
| AR | 8 |
| MY | 8 |
| DZ | 8 |
Plants vs. Zombies™ - Player Count Analysis
Current Player Base
As of May 2026
Key Insights
- Plants vs. Zombies™ currently has approximately 22.4M monthly active players.
- Player base decreased by 9.3% in the last month, losing 2,295,000 players.
- Peak player count was 42.6M in October 2025, current count is 52.7% of that peak.
Growth Metrics
Monthly Growth
| Period | Change | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 to May 2026 | -2.3M | -9.3% |
| March 2026 to April 2026 | +51.0K | 0.2% |
| February 2026 to March 2026 | +204.0K | 0.8% |
| January 2026 to February 2026 | -1.4M | -5.4% |
| December 2025 to January 2026 | -3.2M | -11.0% |
| November 2025 to December 2025 | -1.4M | -4.7% |
| October 2025 to November 2025 | -12.1M | -28.4% |
| September 2025 to October 2025 | +11.7M | 38.0% |
| August 2025 to September 2025 | +4.1M | 15.5% |
| July 2025 to August 2025 | +3.1M | 13.3% |
| June 2025 to July 2025 | +127.5K | 0.5% |
| May 2025 to June 2025 | +8.2M | 53.3% |
Trend Analysis
Player Count Trend
Seasonality
Summary
Potential seasonal peaks detected in Q4, October
Correlation Analysis
Summary
Very strong positive correlation between trend values and player counts
Future Projections
Projected Player Count
Summary
Based on recent trends, we project continued decline at approximately 4.8% per month
