Elite Dangerous

Live

Tracking Population Since Jul 25, 2019 // Steam Only // 2,540 days of data

Last updated 16 minutes ago

All Games

Currently Online

5,597

Today

All-Time Peak

24 Hr Peak

7,081

All-Time Peak

28,827

Is Elite Dangerous still popular?

Yes! About 7,081 people played Elite Dangerous yesterday.

Is this the entire player base?

No, these numbers only account for Steam players.

Population History

Range Average

Popularity

Avg. Concurrent

6.6KSunday

5.3KMonday

5.1KTuesday

5.3KWednesday

5.2KThursday

5.8KFriday

6.3KSaturday

Date	Peak	Avg. Players	Gain	% Gain
Last 30 Days	8,859	4,132	+276	+7.2%
June,2026	7,095	3,856	-501	-11.5%
May,2026	7,445	4,357	+372	+9.3%
April,2026	6,831	3,985	-122	-3.0%
March,2026	8,075	4,107	+153	+3.9%
February,2026	7,019	3,954	-404	-9.3%
January,2026	7,991	4,358	-199	-4.4%
December,2025	8,270	4,557	+124	+2.8%
November,2025	7,613	4,433	-656	-12.9%
October,2025	10,623	5,089	+377	+8.0%
September,2025	9,251	4,712	-927	-16.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are playing Elite Dangerous right now?

There are currently 5,597 players online playing Elite Dangerous on Steam. Over the last 24 hours, the peak concurrent player count was 7,081.

Is Elite Dangerous dying?

Elite Dangerous has a stable player base. The active player count has fluctuated by only 0.2% over the last month, showing consistent engagement.

What is the all-time peak player count for Elite Dangerous?

The highest number of concurrent players for Elite Dangerous on Steam was 28,827.

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Elite Dangerous Trend Summary

Elite Dangerous currently has an estimated 5,597 active players online right now. Over the last 24 hours, the Elite Dangerous player count reached a peak of 7,081 concurrent players. The game has achieved an all-time high of 28,827 concurrent players on Steam. Compared to the previous month, the active player base has decreased by 0.2%. Tracker.gg updates these live player statistics directly from the API every few minutes to ensure the most accurate tracking available.