Apex Legends Player Count: Is Apex Legends Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Apex Legends has 99,461 concurrent players on Steam right now (17:01 UTC on Oct 8, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 208,278 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 111,447 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 99,461 |
| 24-hour peak | 208,278 |
| 7-day average | 103,364 |
| 30-day average | 111,447 |
| 30-day peak | 276,504 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | -13% |
| Highest we have recorded | 325,457 (May 9, 2026) |
Apex Legends player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 103,364 | 212,879 | -11% |
| Sep 2026 | 115,612 | 276,504 | -9% |
| Aug 2026 | 127,668 | 290,755 | +31% |
| Jul 2026 | 97,623 | 213,854 | -7% |
| Jun 2026 | 104,783 | 260,480 | -19% |
| May 2026 | 129,511 | 325,457 | +4% |
| Apr 2026 | 124,722 | 301,210 | +0% |
| Mar 2026 | 124,366 | 287,073 | – |
Is Apex Legends dead?
No. Apex Legends averages 111,447 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 13% on the previous 30 days).
Apex Legends is a busy game on Steam, and the player base is holding steady rather than growing or fading. Concurrent players sit near 99,461, a little under the recent norm, and the highest we have recorded is 325,457 on May 9, 2026. The 30-day average has slipped 13% against the month before, but it remains 14% above where it was three months ago.
The biggest swing came in Aug 2026, when the monthly average rose 31% on the month before, rebounding from a soft July. Nothing in the recent news lines up with that jump. For players, queues should be quick at nearly any hour. The busiest time is 14:00 UTC (10 am ET), while 23:00 UTC (7 pm ET) is the quietest, so expect thinner lobbies then.
Best time to play Apex Legends
Over the last two weeks, Apex Legends has been busiest around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET), averaging 213,383 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 23:00 UTC (7 pm ET), with about 53,761 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Apex Legends player count FAQ
How many people play Apex Legends right now?
99,461 people were playing Apex Legends on Steam at 17:01 UTC on Oct 8, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 208,278.
Is Apex Legends dead?
No. Apex Legends averages 111,447 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 13% on the previous 30 days).
What is the highest player count for Apex Legends?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Apex Legends on Steam is 325,457, on May 9, 2026. Our tracking started on Mar 23, 2026, so earlier launch peaks are not included.
Do these numbers include consoles?
No. These figures come from Steam only. Players on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, mobile or other PC launchers are not counted.
When is Apex Legends most active?
Activity usually peaks around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET).
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How we count: Explosion samples Steam’s official concurrent-player API for every tracked game several times an hour and stores each reading. Averages are means of those readings. This page updates daily.
Nick Guli
Nick Guli is the founder and editor-in-chief of Explosion.com, which he launched in February 2012. With over a decade of experience in digital publishing, Nick oversees editorial direction across entertainment, gaming, technology, and lifestyle content. He is an avid gamer and movie enthusiast who brings a critical eye to coverage of industry trends, game reviews, and entertainment news.
