Mobile game profile
Pokémon GO
Everyone| Store data | Google Play | Apple App Store |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.6/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
| Downloads | 500,000,000+ | 77.2M+ |
| Release date | July 6, 2016 | July 7, 2016 |
| Reviews | 15,374,750 | 643,508 |
| Last update | July 31, 2026 | July 2, 2026 |
| View | Google Play | App Store |
Pokémon GO is an augmented reality mobile game that encourages players to explore their surroundings to find and catch Pokémon. It combines real-world exploration with in-game activities such as completing Pokédex entries, battling at Gyms, and participating in Raid Battles with other players. The game promotes physical activity and social interaction through its location-based features.
Features
- Discover and catch Pokémon in real-world locations
- Complete your Pokédex by collecting various Pokémon species
- Develop your Buddy Pokémon to earn rewards and strengthen your team
- Engage in Gym battles to test your skills
- Collaborate with other Trainers during Raid Battles to defeat powerful Pokémon
What’s unique about the game
Pokémon GO seamlessly blends digital gameplay with real-world exploration, encouraging players to move outdoors and connect with others in their community. Its augmented reality technology makes finding and capturing Pokémon an interactive experience that adapts to your environment.
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In-game preview
Pokémon GO screenshots
Pokémon GO is a Adventure app available on both Android and iOS platforms.
Discover how many people are playing Pokémon Go right now. On this page, you will learn Pokémon Go live player count or at least the estimated number of people playing this game. We will provide you an estimated graph of Pokémon Go player count month to month for the past 2 years.
What you see on the counter above is an estimate on Pokémon Go Live player count, we have compiled these numbers using the most recent data from various online sources. Pokémon Go live count player count is the number of players currently playing Pokémon Go.
Pokémon GO Player Data Analysis
- Player Statistics
- Insights
Google Play Player Statistics
App Store Player Statistics
Summary
Pokémon GO has player statistics available for both Google Play and App Store.
Verdict
Pokémon GO has a massive player community with a significantly larger player base on Android. The game maintains approximately 67.3M monthly active users across both platforms.
Engagement Analysis
Both platforms show similar daily engagement levels (Android: 16.7%, iOS: 24.5%).
Platform Comparison
Current Player Count
Google Play has approximately 14.0x more current players than App Store.
Daily Active Users
Google Play has approximately 5.6x more daily active users than App Store.
Monthly Active Users
Google Play has approximately 8.2x more monthly active users than App Store.
Some of these game trackers are just estimated data and should not be used as a factual reference unless we define it as real data. We also have trackers that are from legitimate sources that you can consider real live data such as the data from steampowered.com. Make sure to read the description we provide on the Pokémon Go game.
Pokémon GO Monthly Player Trends
| Month | Estimated Players | Change | % Change | Data Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 60.0M | +31.4M | +109.4% | 1 |
| June 2026 | 28.6M | +2.2M | +8.5% | 1 |
| May 2026 | 26.4M | +1.6M | +6.7% | 1 |
| April 2026 | 24.8M | -4.9M | -16.5% | 1 |
| March 2026 | 29.6M | +4.3M | +16.9% | 1 |
| February 2026 | 25.4M | +5.5M | +28.0% | 1 |
| January 2026 | 19.8M | -150.0K | -0.8% | 1 |
| December 2025 | 19.9M | -7.7M | -27.7% | 1 |
| November 2025 | 27.6M | +2.1M | +8.2% | 1 |
| October 2025 | 25.5M | +900.0K | +3.7% | 1 |
| September 2025 | 24.6M | -9.5M | -27.8% | 1 |
| August 2025 | 34.1M | +5.9M | +20.9% | 1 |
Pokémon GO Monthly Player Trends
| Month | Estimated Players | Change | % Change | Data Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 7.3M | +3.8M | +109.4% | 1 |
| June 2026 | 3.5M | +275.6K | +8.5% | 1 |
| May 2026 | 3.2M | +202.1K | +6.7% | 1 |
| April 2026 | 3.0M | -599.0K | -16.5% | 1 |
| March 2026 | 3.6M | +525.5K | +16.9% | 1 |
| February 2026 | 3.1M | +679.9K | +28.0% | 1 |
| January 2026 | 2.4M | -18.4K | -0.8% | 1 |
| December 2025 | 2.4M | -937.1K | -27.7% | 1 |
| November 2025 | 3.4M | +257.2K | +8.2% | 1 |
| October 2025 | 3.1M | +110.2K | +3.7% | 1 |
| September 2025 | 3.0M | -1.2M | -27.8% | 1 |
| August 2025 | 4.2M | +720.3K | +20.9% | 1 |
Here’s a detailed table of Pokémon Go estimated monthly users. On the table, it is presented the max users of the game, gain/loss users, the percentage of gain and loss, and the max peak players on a given day.
Pokemon Go Player Spending
Here’s an annual data report of Pokemon Go’s player spending. This means how much players are spending within the game. Provided by SensorTower
Pokemon Go Revenue from 2017 – 2020
Here’s an annual data report of Pokemon Go’s annual revenue from 2017 – 2020. Apparently, Pokemon Go has earned more than $3 billion despite the COVID-19 Pandemic. This is one of the highest-rated games of all time breaking records.
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Provided by SensorTower
Pokémon Go Available Platforms:
Where can you play Pokémon Go or the available platforms that you can play this game with?
Total Pokémon Go estimated concurrent players across all platforms such as PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox, Wii, Nintendo Switch, Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. [?] See below on which platform you can play this game.
About Pokemon Go
Pokémon Go is arguably the most popular AR (Augmented Reality) game for mobile ever created. AR uses computer-generated visuals or information that enhance real-world surroundings/objects to create an interactive experience between the virtual and physical world. You can consider it an RPG of sorts, but it’s the AR element that really defines the game-play. Niantic, Inc. developed the game back in 2016. And they published it along with The Pokémon Company and gaming giants, Nintendo.
Pokémon GO - Player Count Analysis
Current Player Base
As of July 2026
Key Insights
- Pokémon GO currently has approximately 60.0M monthly active players.
- Player base grew by 109.4% in the last month, adding 31,350,000 new players.
- App is showing consistent growth in popularity over the last quarter.
- Recent popularity significantly exceeds the long-term average, indicating accelerating growth.
- The app is currently at its peak popularity since data collection began.
- Player count is highly volatile with an average monthly change of ±22.9%, indicating an unstable user base.
Growth Metrics
Monthly Growth
| Period | Change | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 to July 2026 | +31.4M | 109.4% |
| May 2026 to June 2026 | +2.2M | 8.5% |
| April 2026 to May 2026 | +1.6M | 6.7% |
| March 2026 to April 2026 | -4.9M | -16.5% |
| February 2026 to March 2026 | +4.3M | 16.9% |
| January 2026 to February 2026 | +5.5M | 28.0% |
| December 2025 to January 2026 | -150.0K | -0.8% |
| November 2025 to December 2025 | -7.7M | -27.7% |
| October 2025 to November 2025 | +2.1M | 8.2% |
| September 2025 to October 2025 | +900.0K | 3.7% |
| August 2025 to September 2025 | -9.5M | -27.8% |
| July 2025 to August 2025 | +5.9M | 20.9% |
Trend Analysis
Player Count Trend
Seasonality
Summary
Potential seasonal peaks detected in Q3, July, August
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 growth at approximately 38.9% per month
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are playing Pokémon Go right now?
There are about 0 people playing Pokémon Go right now on all platform it supports such as but not limited to MacOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One.
How many people are playing Pokémon Go daily?
There are about 34,312,013.00 people actively playing Pokémon Go everyday this month!
Is Pokémon Go still popular in 2026?
Pokémon Go popularity trend is continue on growing! Its player base are looking great. We can conclude that Pokémon Go is a popular game this 2026 base on its concurrent players and with over 1,409,863 watched hours on Twitch.
Is Pokémon Go dead?
Pokémon Go is far from dead! With over 0 concurrent players and 1,409,863 watched hours on Twitch, it wont be dead anytime soon. The game continues to receive updates from its developers and has an active player community.
Is Pokémon Go free to play?
Yes, Pokémon Go is a free-to-play game. It is available for download on iOS and Android devices. While the game is free, it does offer in-app purchases for various items and services, such as PokéCoins, which can be used to buy useful in-game items.
Is Pokemon Go on Steam?
No, Pokemon Go is a mobile game and can only be played with Android Mobile and iOS devices. But of course you can always use an Emulator but its not a good option since Pokemon Go relies being outside on certain areas and capture Pokemons unless you can bring your PC device outside then do so.
Can you play on Mac?
Unfortunately, until today Pokémon Go is not officially supported on macOS. As mentioned earlier, its a mobile game. However, you can still play if using your MacOs device by using Windows Emulator such as the software Parallels.
