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X-Plane 12 player count chart
X-Plane 12 has a small but active player base. 646 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 8% on the month before).
History from Sep 1, 2022
X-Plane 12 monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 894 | -6.09% | 1,491 |
| October 2026 | 952 | +8.8% | 1,655 |
| September 2026 | 875 | +4.7% | 1,470 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +7.18% | 1,404 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +1.71% | 1,310 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -4.8% | 1,288 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -5.58% | 1,353 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +4.9% | 1,433 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +1.49% | 1,366 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -4.81% | 1,346 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +8.77% | 1,414 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +9.43% | 1,300 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -1.82% | 1,188 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +11.21% | 1,210 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +9.9% | 1,088 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +0.41% | 990 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +10.54% | 986 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -5.81% | 892 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +1.94% | 947 |
| April 2025 | n/a | +4.38% | 929 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -2.94% | 890 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -4.58% | 917 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +5.14% | 961 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +11.6% | 914 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -8.08% | 819 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +12.78% | 891 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +12.7% | 790 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -1.54% | 701 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -6.19% | 712 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -2.82% | 759 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +3.72% | 781 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -6.58% | 753 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +1.26% | 806 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -7.98% | 796 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +8.94% | 865 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +3.25% | 794 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +14.26% | 769 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +9.43% | 673 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +4.06% | 615 |
| August 2023 | n/a | +9.24% | 591 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +16.59% | 541 |
| June 2023 | n/a | +6.67% | 464 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -9.94% | 435 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +7.57% | 483 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +2.28% | 449 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -7.97% | 439 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +2.8% | 477 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +37.69% | 464 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +38.68% | 337 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -6.54% | 243 |
| September 2022 | n/a | n/a | 260 |
How many people play X-Plane 12 right now?
At this moment X-Plane 12 has 646 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #750 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,132 players. Today's peak is 12% below its 30-day average daily peak of 1,287.
X-Plane 12 player count history
Over the last 30 days X-Plane 12 averaged a daily peak of 1,287 players, up 8% compared with the 30 days before (1,190). Its highest point this month (1,655) is 39% above the same period last year (1,188). In its first month after release (Sep 1, 2022) it peaked at 260 players. Today's player count is 39% of its all-time peak of 1,655, set on Oct 10, 2026.
Best time to play X-Plane 12
Based on the last 14 days, X-Plane 12 is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York), when about 47% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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When X-Plane 12 has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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Player counts, peaks, reviews and prices side by side. Compare any Steam games
About X-Plane 12
Ultra-Realistic Flight Simulation
- Developer
- Laminar Research
- Released
- Sep 1, 2022
- Genre
- Simulation
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Languages
- 11 languages, 1 with full audio
Screenshots
X-Plane 12 price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. X-Plane 12 costs $59.99 and we have not recorded a discount for it so far.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
X-Plane 12 price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $59.99 | $59.99 | base |
| Euro area | 58,99€ | $66.21 | +10% |
| United Kingdom | £49.99 | $67.28 | +12% |
| Canada | C$ 77.99 | $55.84 | -7% |
| Australia | A$ 87.95 | $61.57 | +3% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 85.99 | $48.34 | -19% |
| Brazil | R$162,00 | $29.64 | -51% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 614.99 | $33.08 | -45% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $26.99 | $26.99 | -55% |
| Poland | 274,99 zł | $70.32 | +17% |
| Switzerland | CHF 65.99 | $80.68 | +34% |
| Norway | 670,00 kr | $72.06 | +20% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $26.99 | $26.99 | -55% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $27.99 | $27.99 | -53% |
| South Africa | R 499.00 | $30.39 | -49% |
| India | ₹2,400.00 | $25.40 | -58% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 449 999 | $24.90 | -58% |
| China | ¥198.00 | $29.69 | -51% |
| Japan | ¥6,500 | $41.02 | -32% |
| South Korea | ₩ 63,000 | $46.85 | -22% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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X-Plane 12 reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
X-Plane 12 on Twitch
Twitch category "X-Plane 12", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
X-Plane 12 Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 20 Oct 2026, with a peak of 535 viewers and 63 on average.
X-Plane 12 streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
Top X-Plane 12 streamers this week
Average viewers while live.
X-Plane 12 DLC
X-Plane 12 has 55 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest X-Plane 12 news and patch notes
- Oct 10, 2026 FSimUK Sale Now Available
- Sep 25, 2026 X-Plane & ToLiss At FSimUK 2026!
- Sep 8, 2026 NEW | Aerosoft, Culebra XP
- Jun 25, 2026 Release of X-Plane 12.4.3 Patch notes
- Jun 16, 2026 NEW | Globall Art, Toronto Pearson International
- Apr 22, 2026 X-Plane 12.4.2 is now available Patch notes
- Mar 30, 2026 Release of X-Plane 12.4.1 Patch notes
- Mar 26, 2026 NEW | DarkBlue Scenery, New Chitose Intl Airport
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
X-Plane 12 FAQ
Is X-Plane 12 dead?
X-Plane 12 has a small but active player base. 646 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 8% on the month before).
How many people play X-Plane 12?
646 people are playing X-Plane 12 on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,132 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for X-Plane 12?
X-Plane 12 reached its all-time Steam peak of 1,655 concurrent players on Oct 10, 2026.
Is X-Plane 12 growing or declining?
X-Plane 12 is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 1,287, up 8% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is X-Plane 12 most active?
X-Plane 12 usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York).
How much does X-Plane 12 cost?
X-Plane 12 costs $59.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price X-Plane 12 has been on Steam?
We have not seen X-Plane 12 discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $59.99.
Is X-Plane 12 on sale right now?
No, X-Plane 12 is at its full price of $59.99 on Steam right now.
Where is X-Plane 12 cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, X-Plane 12 is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 449 999, about $24.90 or 58% below the US price of $59.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is X-Plane 12 good?
Steam players rate X-Plane 12 Very Positive: 87% of 6,755 reviews are positive.
When did X-Plane 12 come out?
X-Plane 12 was released on Steam on Sep 1, 2022.
Who made X-Plane 12?
X-Plane 12 was developed by Laminar Research.
Is X-Plane 12 still worth playing?
X-Plane 12 has a smaller but active community on Steam today (646 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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