Roblox has recently achieved a mind-blowing milestone: it now boasts more registered users than there are people on Earth. This is a testament to the game’s immense popularity and the way it has captured the imagination of millions globally.
It’s quite an achievement when a game that’s been around for almost two decades still manages to stay relevant. Roblox’s enduring appeal likely stems from its unique platform, which allows users to create their own games and experiences. This creativity from its community not only keeps the content fresh but also continually attracts new players.
Just recently, one of the games on Roblox revealed that its user base has surpassed the global population. The name of the game that provided these statistics is New User Machine, and according to its latest data, Roblox has amassed a staggering 8,228,760,226 accounts. Meanwhile, the global human population around this time is estimated at about 8,214,500,000. With these numbers, Roblox is predicted to climb even higher in user count as time goes on.
So how has Roblox amassed this many accounts? Well, despite the impressive count, it’s important to note that not all these accounts are active or used by individual people. There may be multiple accounts for individual users, such as alternative accounts or “alts,” as well as bots, and even accounts that have been terminated. Nonetheless, reaching such a figure is a remarkable feat. If you compare it to other popular games like PUBG, Call of Duty, or Among Us, even all these hits combined don’t close in on Roblox’s figures. Even Minecraft and Grand Theft Auto V, which have millions of copies sold, pale in comparison.
There have been past accusations against Roblox for artificially inflating user counts, which the company has denied. Though this new statistic might not paint the full picture of active engagement, it certainly highlights an exceptional level of interest and participation. It’ll be fascinating to watch how the platform evolves and grows in the coming years and whether it will continue to dominate the gaming landscape with such overwhelming numbers.