39 Minecraft Statistics 2023 (Users, Servers, & More)

These Minecraft Statistics demonstrate the state of the game in 2023. We will look at all the details about the platform’s demographics, financials and other interesting facts.

Without any further delay, let’s get into it. 

Minecraft Statistics (Top Picks)

1. Minecraft made $102.6 million from In-App Purchases in 2022.

2.  Minecraft  generated a revenue of $380 million in 2021.

3. Minecraft has 163.67 million monthly active players as of August 2023. 

4. 32% of Minecraft players are females.

5. Minecraft has sold over 238 million units worldwide and is the second most popular game in sales.

6. Minecraft has been downloaded over 10 million times on Google Play.

7. There are 10,134 Minecraft servers worldwide In 2023.

Minecraft Users Statistics 

Minecraft is loved by people of all ages, and its user count and demographics are proof of it. In this blog post, we will look at some of the most interesting Minecraft user statistics in this section.

8. Minecraft had 163.55 million monthly active players in June 2023. 

At the same time, the peak number of players in a single day was 10.90 million.

Below is a table that displays the monthly active users of Minecraft and the number of peak players in a day:

Month	The Number of Active Players	Peak Players in a Day
June 2023	163.55 million	10.73 million
May 2023	180.43 million	10.90 million
April 2023	178.50 million	11.90 million
March 2023	182.60 million	12.17 million
February 2023	180.65 million	12.04 million
January 2023	173.50 million	12.35 million
December 2022	172.80 million	17.28 million
November 2022	171.80 million	17.18 million
October 2022	171.96 million	17.19 million
September 2022	172.85 million	17.28 million
August 2022	173.10 million	17.31 million
July 2022	172.65 million	17.36 million
June 2022	172.01 million	17.20 million
May 2022	173.05 million	17.30 million
April 2022	173.50 million	17.35 million
March 2022	172.05 million	17.20 million
February 2022	173.50 million	17.35 million
January 2022	174.02 million	17.40 million
December 2021	175.01 million	17.50 million

9. Minecraft had an average of 93 million monthly active users in 2021. 

The number of active users peaked in 2020 with the number touching 131 million. This has a lot to do with the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns back then

Below is a table presenting the average monthly active users of Minecraft over the years:

Year	Average Monthly Active Users of Minecraft
2021	93 million
2020	131 million
2019	91 million
2018	75 million
2017	55 million
2016	40 million

10. As of 2020, 600 million players were registered globally on Minecraft. 

China is currently the largest market for Minecraft, with 66.67% of registered players hailing from the country. This accounts for a staggering 400 million players.

Additionally, as of October 2021, Minecraft players in China exceeded 500 million.

Interestingly, only 200 million registered Minecraft players are outside China.

11. Minecraft’s average number of viewers is 52.9k on Twitch.

In May 2023, this number was 81 thousand, which was 25.8 thousand more than in June 2023. 

This table shows the complete insights into the viewers of Minecraft on Twitch: 

Month	The Number of Minecraft Viewers on Twitch
July 2023	52.9 thousand
June 2023	55.2 thousand
May 2023	81 thousand
April 2023	92.3 thousand
March 2023	74.1 thousand
February 2023	59.6 thousand
January 2023	97.5 thousand
December 2022	45.2 thousand
November 2022	62 thousand
October  2022	56.6 thousand
September 2022	86.7 thousand
August 2022	123 thousand
July  2022	72.4 thousand
June 2022	55.3 thousand
May 2022	32.8 thousand
April 2022	38.5 thousand
March 2022	41.3  thousand
February 2022	50.3 thousand
January 2022	81.3 thousand
December 2022	73.6 thousand
November 2022	77.7 thousand
October  2022	91 thousand
September 2022	106 thousand
August 2022	102 thousand
July 2022	71.9 thousand

12. 21.21% of Minecraft players come from the United States. 

Brazil has the second-largest player base, accounting for 6.17% of the total player count, excluding Chinese free-to-play gamers. 

The table below illustrates the leading countries in terms of Minecraft players.

Top Country	The Percentage of Minecraft Players
The United States	21.21%
Brazil	6.17%
Russia	5.59%
The United Kingdom	5.06%
Germany	4.6%
Others	57.37%

As per Mojang, players of Minecraft multiplayer logged in for over 1 billion hours of gameplay in 2020. 

When the pandemic began, there was a 25% increase in new players for the game and 40% more people playing the game together.

Source: acitveplayer.io, Statista, Headphones Addict. 

Minecraft User Demography Statistics

Minecraft has a broad demographic range, with players aged 3 to 60. Let’s gather the relevant statistics to understand the user base of Minecraft better.

13. 32% of Minecraft players are Females. 

Despite common misconceptions, Minecraft is not just popular among boys and men. 

Approximately 32% of players are women, steadily increasing as more females streamers stream the game on Twitch.

14. The average age of Minecraft users is 24 years. 

The largest age group of Minecraft players falls between 15 to 21 years old, making up 43% of the total player population. 

This table displays the percentage of Minecraft players for each age group.

Age group	Share of Minecraft Players
Less than 15 years	20.59%
15 to 21 years	43%
22 to 30 years	21%
Others	15.41%

15. A huge number of minecraft users are children.

53% of children between the ages of 6 and 8 play Minecraft. 

The table provides a more comprehensive overview of the age range of Minecraft players.

Age Group	Share of Players
6 to 8 years	53%
9 to 12 years	68%

16. 70% of children aged between 3 to 8 play Minecraft on a tablet. 

Moreover, around half of 9 to 12 year olds prefer to play Minecraft on a tablet, while the remaining half opt for the PC. 

According to an Australian survey, 80% of children play Minecraft with someone else, often with relatives, parents, friends, or other players online. 

Interestingly, only 11% of parents choose to join in on the fun and play Minecraft with their kids.

17. 54% of Minecraft players aged between 3 to 12 are girls. 

Among the 3 to 12 age group, a higher percentage of boys (54%) play Minecraft than girls (32%). 

The gender gap widens even further in the 6 to 8 age group, where 68% of boys play Minecraft versus 29% of girls.

Here are complete insights into the Minecraft players by Gender. 

Age group	Boys	Girls
3 to 12 years	54%	32%
6 to 8 years	68%	29%

32% of boys between 6 and 8 have viewed Minecraft videos on YouTube, while only 9% of girls have done the same.

Source: Headphones Additc, Tech Jury. 

Minecraft Revenue Statistics 

This section presents the essential statistics related to Minecraft revenue.

18. Minecraft has a revenue of $380 million as per the latest figures.

According to recent data, Minecraft generated $380 million in revenue in 2021, which is $35 million less than the previous year. 

To date, the highest revenue recorded by Minecraft was in 2018, with $500 million.

Please refer to the table below for the total annual revenue of Minecraft over the years:

Year	Minecraft Revenue
2021	$380 million
2020	$415 million
2019	$375 million
2018	$500 million
2017	$370 million
2016	$420 million
2015	$350 million
2014	$165 million
2013	$326 million
2012	$211 million

19. In 2021, $222.35 million in Minecraft revenue came from desktops or PC. 

Minecraft’s revenue is primarily generated from desktops, with more than 58.51% of revenue coming from this source.

Mobile devices account for the remaining 41.49% of revenue.

The table below shows the desktop revenue of Minecraft over the years:

Year	The Annual Desktop Revenue of Minecraft
2021	$222.35 million
2020	$274.77 million
2019	$262.14 million
2018	$416.94 million
2017	$289.1 million
2016	$344.08 million
2015	$260.69 million

20. Minecraft is valued at $1.7 billion.

In 2014, Markus Notch Persson sold Minecraft for 2.5 billion to Microsoft. This came after it already sold 15 million copies and made a name for itself as a beloved indie hit.

Additionally, Microsoft made Minecraft more accessible to a broader audience by releasing a mobile version of Minecraft: Pocket Edition after acquiring it.

Source: Statista, Business of Apps. 

Minecraft Mobile Revenue Statistics 

The portion of Minecraft’s total revenue coming from mobile is notable. This section will provide key statistics on Minecraft’s mobile revenue.

21. In 2022, the mobile revenue of Minecraft was $102.6 million.

In 2020, the annual mobile revenue was $140.23 million.

Below is a table that displays the complete details of the annual revenue of Minecraft over the years:

Year	The Annual Mobile Revenue of Minecraft
2022	$102.6 million
2021	$157.65 million
2020	$140.23 million
2019	$112.86 million
2018	$83.06 million
2017	$80.9 million
2016	$75.92 million
2015	$89.31 million

Source: Statista. 

Minecraft Sales Statistics

Minecraft sales have been increasing by an average of 25% yearly. This section will provide all the essential statistics on Minecraft sales.

22. Minecraft has recorded all time sales of 238 million units globally.

This makes Minecraft one of the most sold games of all time.

The number of unit sales increased by 38 million compared to 2020, with a total of 238 million units sold worldwide in 2021. 

The table below displays the cumulative sales of Minecraft from 2011 to 2021.

Year	Sales
2021	238 million
2020	200 million
2019	176 million
2018	154 million
2017	122 million
2016	100 million
2015	72 million
2014	54 million
2013	33 million
2012	9.2 million
2011	4 million

23. The pocket edition of Minecraft sold 130 million units worldwide in 2021. 

The sales of pocket editions of Minecraft are continuing to grow annually, with 113 million units sold in 2020. 

Please refer to the accompanying table for a summary of cumulative sales over the years:

Year	Sales
2021	133 million
2020	113 million
2019	105 million
2018	93 million
2017	63 million
2016	50 million
2015	30 million
2014	21 million
2013	14 million
2012	3 million

Source: Business of Apps. 

Did you know? Minecraft is one of the most popular games on Xbox.

Minecraft Viewers On Twitch Statistics 

Minecraft holds 9th in the list of the most popular games streamed on Twitch. This section will gather all the essential statistics regarding Minecraft viewers on Twitch.

24. As of July 2023, Minecraft events on the Twitch video streaming service were watched for 34 million hours.

In May 2023, Minecraft’s watching hours on Twitch were 60.1 million, which is 20.5 million hours more than in June 2023.

This table shows the complete insight into it: 

Month	Watching hours of Minecraft on Twitch
July 2023	34 million hours
June 2023	39.6 million hours
May 2023	60.1 million hours
April 2023	66.2 million hours
March 2023	54.4 million hours
February 2023	39.6 million hours
January 2023	72 million hours
December 2022	33.6 million hours
November 2022	44.6 million hours
October  2022	39.1 million hours
September 2022	61.8 million hours
August 2022	91.8 million hours
July  2022	52.2 million hours
June 2022	39.8 million hours
May 2022	24.3 million hours
April 2022	27.6 million hours
March 2022	30.1 million hours
February 2022	33.5 million hours
January 2022	60.4 million hours
December 2022	54.7 million hours
November 2021	55.9 million hours
October  2021	67.7 million hours
September 2021	76.3 million hours
August 2021	75.9 million hours
July 2021	53.48 million hours

The below Image shows the Minecraft statistics on Twitch by month. 

Source: Twitch Tracker. 

Minecraft Streamers Statistics 

As of 2023, Minecraft streamers operate in 95 countries. This section provides key statistics on Minecraft streams.

25. 2.6 thousand Minecraft concurrent streams were playing as of July 2023.

This table shows the complete insights into the streams of Minecraft over time:

Month	Minecraft Streams on Twitch
July 2023	2.6 thousand
June 2023	2.4 thousand
May 2023	2 thousand
April 2023	2.3 thousand
March 2023	2.1 thousand
February 2023	2.3 thousand
January 2023	2.3 thousand
December 2022	1.7 thousand
November 2022	1.7 thousand
October  2022	1.8 thousand
September 2022	2.1 thousand
August 2022	2.9 thousand
July  2022	2.8 thousand
June 2022	2.1 thousand
May 2022	1.9 thousand
April 2022	2.2 thousand
March 2022	2.2 thousand
February 2022	2.7 thousand
January 2022	3.1 thousand
December 2021	2.9 thousand
November 2021	2.5 thousand
October  2021	2.6 thousand

26. Cellbit is the top live Minecraft stream on Twitch, with 32,943 viewers. 

Currently, the second most popular Minecraft live streamer is Forever, which has an audience of 13,838 viewers. 

Below is a table displaying the most popular Minecraft live streams ranked by viewer count.

Top Channel	Viewers
Cellbit	32,943
Forever	13,838
TazerCraft	12,637
Karljacobs	11,883
Philza	10,295
Forsen	8,226
Sapnap	7,484
Etoiles	7,172
Tommyinnit	7,009
Michou	6,884

Source: Twitch Tracker. 

Minecraft Download Statistics 

Minecraft has been downloaded over 10.20 million times on Google Play and the Apple Store. Let’s explore its features and specifics in further detail.

27. Minecraft has been downloaded over 10 million times on Google Play. 

In July 2022, Minecraft was downloaded 200,000 times by Apple users alone. However, the App Store does not display the total number of downloads. 

The game has received 3,760,000 reviews on Google Play Stores.

28. In 2021, Chinese Minecraft had 425 million downloads. 

China has a unique way of experiencing Minecraft through its own ‘China Edition’ rather than the traditional Java or Bedrock versions. 

Although some players may consider it a completely different game, it closely resembles traditional Minecraft. 

The number of Chinese Minecraft users has been increasing every year since 2017. In 2020, the Chinese Minecraft app was downloaded 400 million times. 

Please refer to the table below for the number of Chinese Minecraft downloads over the years:

Year	The Number of Downloads
2021	425 million
2020	400 million
2019	300 million
2018	150 million
2017	60 million

Minecraft Earth, which uses AR technology, received 2.5 million downloads in its first year after release. 

In the initial ten days, the Earth version had 1.4 million downloads, with 86% of them originating from the United States.

Source: Headphones Addict. 

Minecraft Traffic Statistics 

This section will review all the statistics related to Minecraft traffic.

29. 24 million people visited Minecraft in June 2023. 

In June 2023, Minecraft had 2.6 million visitors, an increase from May 2023.

Please refer to the table below for the number of Minecraft users in the past 3 months:

Month	The Number of Minecraft Visitors
June	24 million
May	21.5 million
April	22.3 million

30. 29.51% of Minecraft traffic comes from the United States as of June 2023.

Brazil is the second highest contributor, with 3.75% of the traffic. 

This table shows the leading Minecraft traffic contributors:

Top Country	Share of Minecraft Traffic
The United States	29.51%
Brazil	3.75%
The United Kingdom	3.37%
Canada	3.36%
Russia	3.13%
Others	56.87%

31. 54.2% of Minecraft traffic comes from desktops. 

Minecraft receives most of its traffic from desktop devices, with the remaining traffic coming from mobile devices (45.8%).

32. In the United States, 60.37% of Minecraft traffic comes from desktops, while 39.63% comes from mobile devices.

Brazil is the leading country in desktop traffic to Minecraft, with 85.8%, while 14.2% comes from mobile devices.

This table below shows some of the leading countries’ Desktop and Mobile traffic to Minecraft.

Country	Desktop Traffic	Mobile Traffic
The United States	60.37%	39.63%
Brazil	85.8%	14.2%
Germany	45.44%	54.56%
India	25.3%	74.7%
Mexico	28.3%	71.7%

33. The United States sends all its Minecraft traffic by 11.2 million devices. 

The United States used the most devices to send Minecraft traffic, followed by Brazil, with 8.3 million devices. 

This table shows the top countries with the number of devices used to send traffic to Minecraft:

Top countries	The Number of Devices
The United States	11.2 million
Brazil	8.3 million
Germany	1.6 million
India	1.6 million
Mexico	1.5 million

34. 26.63% of Minecraft traffic came from the keyword “minecraft”. 

Regarding Minecraft traffic, 2.4% was generated by the keyword “minecraft classic,” while 1.96% came from “minecraft download.” 

The table below displays the top keywords used for Minecraft that generated the most traffic.

Top Keyword	Minecraft Traffic
Minecraft	26.63%
Minecraft Classic	2.4%
Minecraft download	1.96%
Minecraft education edition	1.96%
Minecraft legends	1.31%

35. Most of the Minecraft traffic comes from people aged between 18 to 24 years. 

Around 40% of Minecraft traffic is generated by users aged between 18 and 24, making up every fourth game user. 

The second largest group contributing to the traffic is aged 25 to 34, accounting for 29.22%. 

A table provides a comprehensive view of the traffic insights categorized by age group for Minecraft.

Age Group	Share of traffic
18 to 24 years	40.31%
25 to 34 years	29.22%
35 to 44 years	14.12%
45 to 54 years	8.20%
55 to 64 years	5%
More than 65 years	3.14%

36. 50.61% of Minecraft traffic comes from organic search. 

Organic searches are the primary source of Minecraft traffic, followed by direct sources, which account for 42.64% of total traffic. 

Paid searches only contribute to 0.01% of the total traffic.

Please refer to the table provided for a comprehensive overview of Minecraft traffic by source,

Source	Share of Minecraft Traffic
Organic Search	50.61%
Direct Source	42.64%
Referrals	4.04%
Social	2.16%
Mail	0.42%
Display	0.13%
Paid search	0.01%

37. 62.19% of social traffic of Minecraft comes from YouTube. 

The majority of Minecraft’s social traffic comes from YouTube. 

Following youtube is Twitter, which contributes to 15.62% of Minecraft’s social traffic.

Below is a table that displays Minecraft’s social traffic across various social platforms:

Social Platforms	Share of Social Traffic
YouTube	62.19%
Twitter	15.62%
Reddit	12.12%
Facebook	2.47%
Instagram	1.41%
Others	6.18%

Source: Semrush, Similar Web. 

General Minecraft Statistics 

Below are some general statistics about Minecraft that illustrate its popularity.

38. There are 10,134 Minecraft servers globally. 

The United States boasts the most number of servers, totaling 4,328. To put it in perspective, that accounts for 42.7% of all Minecraft servers worldwide.

The United Kingdom comes in second, with 6.8% of the servers. It’s interesting that 15 countries only have one Minecraft server each.

A table shows the top countries by the number of Minecraft Servers. 

Top Country	The Number of Minecraft Servers
The United States	4,328 servers
The United Kingdom	696 servers
Turkey	544 servers
Germany	338 servers
Taiwan	281 servers
Canada	274 servers
Indonesia	243 servers
Brazil	212 servers
Australia	186 servers
Spain	181 servers
The Netherlands	175 servers
India	158 servers

39. More than 65% of searches in Asia were related to Minecraft in 2020. 

The second top region was South America, where 58% of all internet searches were related to Minecraft. 

A table shows the percentage of Minecraft searches in all internet searches by region. 

Region	The Percentage of Minecraft Searches
Asia	65%
South America	58%
Oceania	40%
Europe	18%
North America	13%
Africa	11%

Source: Headphones Addict. 

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Conclusion

That’s all about Minecraft!

Minecraft is one of the most famous games worldwide, with millions of users playing and exploring this game. 

Minecraft’s growth is likely to continue, even with a slower growth rate, as it adds new features while maintaining its core gameplay.

I hope you have found this article informative. For the latest update, keep revising this article. We will be updating it from time to time. Meanwhile, Happy Gaming!

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