Warframe Player Count: Is Warframe Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Warframe has 48,245 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:15 UTC on Oct 9, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 69,630 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 56,492 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 48,245 |
| 24-hour peak | 69,630 |
| 7-day average | 56,626 |
| 30-day average | 56,492 |
| 30-day peak | 108,836 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | +7% |
| Highest we have recorded | 160,543 (Jul 11, 2026) |
Warframe player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 56,646 | 79,333 | +3% |
| Sep 2026 | 54,999 | 108,836 | +1% |
| Aug 2026 | 54,570 | 76,702 | -8% |
| Jul 2026 | 59,245 | 160,543 | -0% |
| Jun 2026 | 59,530 | 125,635 | +7% |
| May 2026 | 55,895 | 79,849 | -14% |
| Apr 2026 | 64,914 | 99,184 | -0% |
| Mar 2026 | 65,156 | 99,008 | – |
Is Warframe dead?
No. Warframe averages 56,492 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (up 7% on the previous 30 days).
Warframe’s player base on Steam remains strong, comfortably sitting in the busy-game category. In the last 30 days, it saw a 7% increase compared to the previous month. However, activity is still down 6% from three months ago. The most significant drop happened in May 2026, with a 14% decline from the month prior. Since then, things have stabilized, and we recorded a peak of 160,543 players on July 11, 2026.
If you’re considering jumping back in, you’ll find that queues and lobbies are typically quick at almost any hour. Activity spikes around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET) and dips around 23:00 UTC (7 pm ET). Even during the quieter times, the game still feels lively.
Best time to play Warframe
Over the last two weeks, Warframe has been busiest around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET), averaging 75,341 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 23:00 UTC (7 pm ET), with about 50,365 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Warframe player count FAQ
How many people play Warframe right now?
48,245 people were playing Warframe on Steam at 03:15 UTC on Oct 9, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 69,630.
Is Warframe dead?
No. Warframe averages 56,492 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (up 7% on the previous 30 days).
What is the highest player count for Warframe?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Warframe on Steam is 160,543, on Jul 11, 2026. Our tracking started on Mar 25, 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 Warframe most active?
Activity usually peaks around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET).
More on Warframe
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.
