Pokémon GO
| Publisher: | Niantic, Inc. |
| Free-to-play: | Free |
| Genre: |
Action
Action-adventure
Casual
Multiplayer
Competitive multiplayer
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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.
ActivePlayer.io provides detailed statistics and insights for Pokémon GO players. Visit activeplayer.io for more game data and analysis.
In-App Purchases
Google Play Details
| Rating | |
|---|---|
| Downloads | 500,000,000+ |
| Released | July 6, 2016 |
| Updated | 2026-04-24 |
App Store Details
| Rating | |
|---|---|
| Downloads | 76.6M+ |
| Released | July 7, 2016 |
| Updated | April 27, 2026 |
Market Analysis
Pokémon GO is a Adventure app available on both Android and iOS platforms.
| Downloads Comparison |
Google Play:
500,000,000+
App Store:
76.6M+
The Android version has approximately 6.5x the downloads of the iOS version.
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|---|---|
| Rating Comparison |
Google Play:
3.92/5
App Store:
4.00/5
The app receives similar ratings on both platforms, indicating consistent quality across Android and iOS.
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| User Engagement |
Google Play:
15,384,537 ratings
App Store:
638,016 ratings
Android has 24.1x 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. User satisfaction is comparable across platforms. User engagement is notably higher on Android. Pokémon GO is a highly popular app with significant market presence.
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: 24.7%).
Platform Comparison
Current Player Count
Google Play has approximately 14.1x 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 34.2M | +450.0K | +1.3% | 1 |
| April 2026 | 33.8M | -6.9M | -17.0% | 4 |
| March 2026 | 40.7M | +5.7M | +16.4% | 5 |
| February 2026 | 35.0M | +7.5M | +27.3% | 4 |
| January 2026 | 27.4M | -450.0K | -1.6% | 4 |
| December 2025 | 27.9M | -9.5M | -25.5% | 4 |
| November 2025 | 37.4M | +2.3M | +6.7% | 5 |
| October 2025 | 35.1M | +1.2M | +3.5% | 4 |
| September 2025 | 33.9M | -13.4M | -28.3% | 4 |
| August 2025 | 47.3M | +6.6M | +16.3% | 5 |
| July 2025 | 40.6M | +3.0M | +7.9% | 4 |
| June 2025 | 37.7M | +7.7M | +25.6% | 5 |
Pokémon GO Monthly Player Trends
| Month | Estimated Players | Change | % Change | Data Points |
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| May 2026 | 4.2M | +54.7K | +1.3% | 1 |
| April 2026 | 4.1M | -843.1K | -17.0% | 4 |
| March 2026 | 4.9M | +697.1K | +16.4% | 5 |
| February 2026 | 4.3M | +912.5K | +27.3% | 4 |
| January 2026 | 3.3M | -54.8K | -1.6% | 4 |
| December 2025 | 3.4M | -1.2M | -25.5% | 4 |
| November 2025 | 4.6M | +284.7K | +6.7% | 5 |
| October 2025 | 4.3M | +146.0K | +3.5% | 4 |
| September 2025 | 4.1M | -1.6M | -28.3% | 4 |
| August 2025 | 5.8M | +806.6K | +16.3% | 5 |
| July 2025 | 4.9M | +361.4K | +7.9% | 4 |
| June 2025 | 4.6M | +934.4K | +25.6% | 5 |
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.
Pokémon GO - Regional Interest
Top Regions by Interest
| Region | Interest Score |
|---|---|
| NO | 100 |
| DE | 57 |
| CL | 56 |
| PE | 54 |
| SE | 51 |
| CR | 51 |
| SG | 50 |
| MX | 50 |
| US | 49 |
| BE | 46 |
| FR | 46 |
| PT | 43 |
| SH | 42 |
| BR | 41 |
| BO | 40 |
| DK | 40 |
| CA | 39 |
| HK | 38 |
| ES | 34 |
| CZ | 33 |
| GB | 32 |
| AT | 32 |
| FI | 32 |
| TW | 30 |
| GT | 30 |
| NL | 30 |
| EC | 26 |
| AR | 24 |
| NZ | 23 |
| CH | 23 |
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.
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.
