Rust

Live

Tracking Population Since Apr 19, 2015 // Steam Only // 4,096 days of data

Last updated 8 minutes ago

All Games

Currently Online

88,799

Today

All-Time Peak

24 Hr Peak

164,983

All-Time Peak

261,230

Is Rust still popular?

Yes! About 164,983 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

128.8KSunday

101.4KMonday

91.8KTuesday

82.9KWednesday

98.5KThursday

138.7KFriday

133.6KSaturday

Date	Peak	Avg. Players	Gain	% Gain
Last 30 Days	197,045	106,727	+2,690	+2.6%
June,2026	220,224	104,037	+1,942	+1.9%
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are playing Rust right now?

There are currently 88,799 players online playing Rust on Steam. Over the last 24 hours, the peak concurrent player count was 164,983.

Is Rust dying?

The player count has decreased by 15.1% over the last 30 days, indicating a downward trend. However, it still maintains a healthy active player base of 88,799 concurrent players.

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 88,799 active players online right now. Over the last 24 hours, the Rust player count reached a peak of 164,983 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 decreased by 15.1%. Tracker.gg updates these live player statistics directly from the API every few minutes to ensure the most accurate tracking available.