Fortnite User and Growth Stats 2025

Fortnite has continued to dominate the global gaming scene in 2025, showing impressive growth in user base, engagement, and financial success. Since its launch in 2017, the game has grown from just 1 million users in its first month to a staggering 650 million registered players worldwide. This remarkable rise reflects not only Fortnite’s popularity as a free-to-play battle royale game but also its ability to innovate through regular updates, live events, and collaborations with pop culture icons. 

The game maintains a daily average of over 2 million active users and sees massive spikes during in-game events, such as the 14 million player turnout during the “Remix: The Finale” concert in November 2024. Alongside player growth, Fortnite has also achieved record-breaking revenue, reaching $20 billion in 2022, and continues to be a top choice across age groups, devices, and regions. In this article we are going to showcase an overview of Fortnite’s user statistics and growth trends in 2025 with its lasting appeal and powerful presence in the gaming world.

How Many People Play Fortnite?

As of 2025, Fortnite boasts approximately 650 million registered players worldwide, marking a massive growth since its launch. In August 2017, just a month after release, the game had 1 million registered users. By the end of that year, the number surged to 30 million, and by early 2018, it had jumped to 45 million. Just over a year post-launch, Fortnite reached a major milestone with 200 million registered players. 

Daily engagement remains strong, with an average of 1.5 million active users per day. Notably, on November 30, 2024, during the “Remix: The Finale” live event, a tribute concert for Juice WRLD, Fortnite saw a massive spike, with over 14 million players logging in that day. 

Additionally, Fortnite’s official website receives significant traffic, attracting around 17.5 million monthly visits, largely from players engaging with the online platform and item shop.

Fortnite Daily Active Players 2025

In 2025, Fortnite continues to attract millions of players on a daily basis. In January 2025, the game had about 2.16 million daily active users, with a peak of over 2.44 million on the busiest day. Compared to the previous months, daily users stayed fairly stable. For instance, December 2024 saw a similar number of daily players (2.16 million) but had a much higher peak of 4.78 million. The biggest spike happened in November 2024, when the peak user count jumped to over 14.3 million, likely due to a major in-game event or update. Although daily players dipped slightly during mid-2024, Fortnite saw an impressive rise again by early 2025, showing its strong and active player base.

Month	Fortnite Daily Active Players	Peak Users
January 2025	2,167,950	2,447,336
December 2024	2,166,185	4,789,430
November 2024	2,019,581	14,343,880
October 2024	1,378,359	5,641,544
September 2024	1,386,548	2,681,441
August 2024	1,335,500	3,235,781
July 2024	1,159,840	2,882,945
June 2024	1,259,679	2,128,213
May 2024	1,180,054	2,420,862
April 2024	1,442,685	2,861,907
March 2024	1,865,594	5,152,863
February 2024	2,009,266	4,469,098
January 2024	2,385,906	4,894,554

Fortnite Revenue Statistics

Fortnite’s revenue statistics over the years highlight the game’s remarkable financial journey and evolving popularity. In 2018, the game generated a massive $5.4 billion, setting a new benchmark for free-to-play games. While revenue dipped to $3.7 billion in 2019, it rebounded to $5.1 billion in 2020, maintaining its status as a top-grossing title. The upward trend continued into 2021 with $5.8 billion in earnings. However, the most striking figure comes from 2022, when Fortnite reportedly generated an astounding $20 billion in revenue nearly four times its previous high, likely driven by expanded in-game monetization, cross-platform growth, and strategic brand collaborations that drew in both gamers and global pop culture audiences.

Year	Revenue Generated
2018	$5.4 billion
2019	$3.7 billion
2020	$5.1 billion
2021	$5.8 billion
2022	$20 billion

Fortnite Player Count

Fortnite has seen a massive rise in its player base over the years. In 2017, it had just 20 million registered players. This number quickly grew to 125 million in 2018 and then doubled to 250 million by 2019. The growth continued with 350 million players in 2020, 400 million in 2021, and 500 million in 2022. By 2023, Fortnite reached a huge milestone of 650 million registered players worldwide. This steady increase shows how popular the game has become globally.

Year	Registered Players
2023	650 million
2022	500 million
2021	400 million
2020	350 million
2019	250 million
2018	125 million
2017	20 million

Fortnite Players By Country

Fortnite has a large global player base, with people from many different countries enjoying the game. The United States has the highest number of players, making up 21.10% of the total. Russia follows with 7.54%, then Brazil with 5.5%, and Poland close behind at 5.4%. Mexico also has a fair share of players at 3.36%. The remaining 57.1% of Fortnite players come from various other countries around the world, showing just how popular the game is internationally.

Country	Percentage of Players
United States	21.10%
Russia	7.54%
Brazil	5.5%
Poland	5.4%
Mexico	3.36%
Other	57.1%

Fortnite Players By Age

The majority of Fortnite players fall within the 18 to 24 age group, which makes up 62.7% of the user base, showing the game’s strong appeal among young adults. The next largest group is aged 25 to 34, accounting for 22.5% of players, followed by the 35 to 44 bracket at 12.7%. Older age groups are much less represented, with only 2% of players aged 45 to 54 and a mere 0.1% aged 55 and above. This data highlights Fortnite’s popularity among younger demographics, especially those in their late teens and early twenties.

Age Group	Percentage of Users
18 to 24	62.7%
25 to 34	22.5%
35 to 44	12.7%
45 to 54	2%
55+	0.1%

Fortnite Players By Gender

Fortnite’s majority player base is male, with 89.7% of male users and only 10.3% of female users. This significant gender gap highlights the game’s stronger appeal among male gamers, a trend commonly seen in many competitive and action-based video games. While female participation remains relatively low, the growing interest in gaming among women presents potential for a more balanced gender distribution in the future.

Gender	Percentage of Users
Male	89.7%
Female	10.3%

Fortnite Player Average Play Time

Fortnite players spend different amounts of time on the game each week. According to the data, 36% of players play for less than 5 hours a week, making it the most common playtime range. Another 34% spend between 6 to 10 hours weekly. Around 17% play for 11 to 15 hours, while 8% dedicate 16 to 20 hours to the game. Only 5% of players spend more than 21 hours each week on Fortnite. This shows that while most players enjoy Fortnite casually, a smaller group spends a significant amount of time playing it regularly.

Number of Hours Per Week	Number of Fortnite Players
Less than 5 hours	36%
6 to 10 hours	34%
11 to 15 hours	17%
16 to 20 hours	8%
21 Hours or more	5%

Fortnite sees a spike in player activity during special events, something Epic Games has cleverly capitalized on:

Date	Event	Concurrent Players
November 2018	Destruction of the Purple Cube	8.3 million
February 2019	Marshmello Concert	10.7 million
April 2020	Travis Scott Concert	12.3 million
November 2020	Galactus Event	15.3 million
November 2023	Fortnite OG	44.7 million
December 2023	The Big Bang Event: A New Beginning for Fortnite	10 million
October 2024	Doctor Doom boss battle	5.6 million
November 2024	Chapter 2 Remix: The Prelude live event	9.8 million
November 2024	Remix: The final event	14.3 million

Annual Cumulative Fortnite Tournament Prize Pool

Fortnite tournaments have offered impressive prize money over the years, attracting competitive players from around the world. In 2018, the total prize pool was $19.93 million, but it jumped significantly in 2019 to $79.12 million, the highest ever, likely due to the Fortnite World Cup. However, in 2020, the prize pool dropped sharply to $13.11 million, possibly due to the pandemic affecting live events. It slightly recovered in 2021 with $22.34 million and remained fairly steady in the following years: $17.32 million in 2022 and $19.64 million in 2023. Despite the ups and downs, Fortnite continues to be a major name in esports.

Year	Annual Cumulative Tournament Prize Pool
2018	$19.93 million
2019	$79.12 million
2020	$13.11 million
2021	$22.34 million
2022	$17.32 million
2023	$19.64 million

Fortnite Global Player Spending 

Fortnite is well-known for its in-game purchases, and a large number of players actively spend money on the platform. According to recent data, 77% of players have made at least one purchase in the game, showing how popular microtransactions are within the Fortnite community. Meanwhile, 21% of players said they haven’t spent any money, and 2% chose not to answer. This shows that most players are willing to invest in items like skins, battle passes, and emotes, making in-game spending a big part of the Fortnite experience.

Money Spend on Fortnite	Share of respondents
Players that spent money on Fortnite	77%
Players that did not spend money on Fortnite	21%
Did not prefer to say	2%

Fortnite Usage By Device

Fortnite is most commonly played on consoles, with 69% of players choosing this platform, making it the dominant device type among users. Smartphones follow closely, with 46% of players accessing the game on mobile devices, highlighting its popularity and accessibility on the go. PC gaming, while still significant, accounts for a smaller share at 25%, indicating that although Fortnite is available across platforms, most players prefer the convenience and familiarity of consoles and mobile devices over computers.

Device Type	Percentage of Fortnite Players
Console	69%
Smartphones	46%
PC	25%

Fortnite Live Streaming Hours

Fortnite’s live streaming viewership has seen a significant decline over the years. In 2019, players watched an impressive 1.5 billion hours of Fortnite streams, which slightly increased to 1.6 billion in 2020. However, the numbers began to drop steadily, with 1.2 billion hours in 2021 and a sharp fall to 611.7 million in 2022. Although 2023 saw a slight rebound to 822 million hours, the trend has not sustained. As of 2024, only 165.5 million hours have been watched so far, reflecting a major decrease in viewer engagement with Fortnite live streams.

Year	Hours Watched
2019	1.5 billion
2020	1.6 billion
2021	1.2 billion
2022	611.7 million
2023	822 million
2024	165.5 million

Fortnite Battle Royale 

Fortnite’s Battle Royale mode is immensely popular across the globe, with 68% of gamers worldwide engaging in this game mode. The highest concentration of Battle Royale players is seen in China, where a staggering 89.8% of Fortnite players prefer this mode. Similarly high engagement is found in Vietnam (84.2%), India (82.8%), and Indonesia (74.6%), indicating strong popularity in Asian markets. In South Korea, 63.2% of players choose Battle Royale, while European countries show relatively lower participation Germany at 53.6% and the United Kingdom at 49.4%. The United States has one of the lowest shares among major countries, with only 46.6% of players favoring Battle Royale.

Country	Percentage Of Battle Royale Players
China	89.8%
Germany	53.6%
India	82.8%
Indonesia	74.6%
South Korea	63.2%
United Kingdom	49.4%
United States	46.6%
Vietnam	84.2%
Worldwide	68%

Fortnite on Twitch

In 2024, Fortnite maintained a steady presence on Twitch, with the number of people watching live streams going up and down during the year. It started strong, with around 97.5K viewers in January and 97.7K in February. During the middle of the year, the numbers dropped, reaching the lowest in July with 54.1K viewers. However, things picked up again in the last few months. October had 56.8K viewers, which grew to 81.5K in November, and then peaked at 99.9K in December.

Month	Average Concurrent Fortnite Viewers On Twitch
December 2024	99.9 K
November 2024	81.5 K
October 2024	56.8 K
September 2024	62.9 K
August 2024	59.4 K
July 2024	54.1 K
June 2024	56.4 K
May 2024	60.1 K
April 2024	65.8 K
March 2024	75.4 K
February 2024	97.7 K
January 2024	97.5 K

Wrapping Up

The data from 2025 clearly shows that Fortnite remains a dominant force in the gaming industry. With over 650 million registered players, steady daily engagement, and strong international appeal, the game continues to grow despite changes in viewer habits and competitive trends. Its success is fueled by a combination of strategic live events, cross-platform accessibility, and an engaging in-game economy that encourages microtransactions from a vast majority of players. While live streaming numbers have declined, Fortnite’s player base remains loyal, with millions actively logging in across console, mobile, and PC. The game’s appeal is especially strong among young adults aged 18–24, and its global community reflects a broad and diverse audience.