MLBB Player Count (2025): How many people play the game?

Mobile Games

February 28, 2025

Yusuf Ahmed

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) was released in 2016, and nearly a decade later, it continues to top the charts globally across Android and iOS as a leading MOBA title on mobile. However, with so much time having passed, many people have been wondering how many people play MLBB and what the exact player count is. If you have asked this question, here’s the answer.

Image Credits: MOONTON

MLBB Player Count 2025: How many people are playing the game?

MLBB has become a huge success since its release back in 2016. This has come largely through its large pool of heroes, skins, constant content updates, initiatives like the Creator Camp, collaborations, esports tournaments, and an easy entry-level which MOBA games don’t tend to have.

As per MOONTON, the game has more than 1.465 billion downloads. Furthermore, the monthly active player count for MLBB stands at more than a staggering 110 million.

Therefore, it’s one of the few mobile games that have managed to cross the 1 billion mark, showcasing its immense popularity. Additionally, the game was recently released in China, one of the biggest markets for mobile games worldwide, and this has further strengthened its player count.

Why is the game so popular?

There are many reasons for the game’s popularity and one of them is its timing for release. Back in 2016, there weren’t a lot of mobile MOBA options, and its main rival, Vainglory, demanded higher specifications to run. As a result, people in SEA took to MLBB to showcase their MOBA skills.

Additionally, the simple joystick controls made it easier for new players to get into. MOONTON was able to capitalize on this to grow the game in SEA and has since been pushing to make it more global.

Image Credits: MOONTON

Another important reason for the game’s popularity is its esports scene. In fact, it was one of the most watched esports titles across platforms in 2024, per Esports Charts.

With franchised leagues in Indonesia and the Philippines, coupled with global leagues across MENA, North America, Asia, Europe, and other Southeast Asian regions, esports has played a considerable role in driving up the player count. Now, the game is expanding to more regions and investing even more into the community, meaning it could get even more popular from here.