Rust

Live

Tracking Population Since Apr 19, 2015 // Steam Only // 4,066 days of data

Last updated 13 minutes ago

All Games

Currently Online

182,160

Today

All-Time Peak

24 Hr Peak

193,720

All-Time Peak

261,230

Is Rust still popular?

Yes! About 193,720 people played Rust yesterday.

Is this the entire player base?

No, these numbers only account for Steam players.

Population History

Range Average

Popularity

Avg. Concurrent

104.0KSunday

89.4KMonday

85.4KTuesday

76.7KWednesday

99.5KThursday

148.3KFriday

136.5KSaturday

Date	Peak	Avg. Players	Gain	% Gain
Last 30 Days	220,224	104,498	+2,403	+2.4%
May,2026	189,406	102,095	-1,349	-1.3%
April,2026	203,297	103,444	-3,244	-3.0%
March,2026	201,029	106,688	-15,615	-12.8%
February,2026	229,017	122,303	+1,501	+1.2%
January,2026	247,173	120,802	+15,099	+14.3%
December,2025	174,791	105,703	+9,085	+9.4%
November,2025	185,099	96,618	-876	-0.9%
October,2025	178,836	97,494	+11,943	+14.0%
September,2025	152,680	85,551	-18,736	-18.0%
August,2025	191,152	104,287	+1,535	+1.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are playing Rust right now?

There are currently 182,160 players online playing Rust on Steam. Over the last 24 hours, the peak concurrent player count was 193,720.

Is Rust dying?

No, Rust is actively growing. The player base has increased by 18.1% over the last 30 days.

What is the all-time peak player count for Rust?

The highest number of concurrent players for Rust on Steam was 261,230.

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Rust Trend Summary

Rust currently has an estimated 182,160 active players online right now. Over the last 24 hours, the Rust player count reached a peak of 193,720 concurrent players. The game has achieved an all-time high of 261,230 concurrent players on Steam. Compared to the previous month, the active player base has increased by 18.1%. Tracker.gg updates these live player statistics directly from the API every few minutes to ensure the most accurate tracking available.