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Quake Live player count chart
Quake Live has a small but active player base. 444 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
History from Sep 1, 2014
Quake Live monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 259 | -5.13% | 502 |
| October 2026 | 273 | -0.73% | 525 |
| September 2026 | 275 | +5.69% | 539 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +0.99% | 510 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -5.08% | 505 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +7.04% | 532 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -11.09% | 497 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -5.57% | 559 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -0.17% | 592 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +1.54% | 593 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +8.55% | 584 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +6.11% | 538 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -1.93% | 507 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +6.38% | 517 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -4.33% | 486 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +4.31% | 508 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -1.02% | 487 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -3.91% | 492 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -5.36% | 512 |
| April 2025 | n/a | +0.93% | 541 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -5.8% | 536 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +6.36% | 569 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -0.19% | 535 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +3.47% | 536 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +3.39% | 518 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -8.24% | 501 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +5.41% | 546 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +13.6% | 518 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +4.59% | 456 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -15.83% | 436 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -2.26% | 518 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -6.36% | 530 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -7.52% | 566 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +1.49% | 612 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +11.67% | 603 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +3.65% | 540 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +3.78% | 521 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +5.68% | 502 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -6.31% | 475 |
| August 2023 | n/a | +9.98% | 507 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +5.98% | 461 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -6.45% | 435 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -3.33% | 465 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -8.9% | 481 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +2.72% | 528 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -4.28% | 514 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +2.29% | 537 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +9.83% | 525 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -3.04% | 478 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +4.23% | 493 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -5.96% | 473 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +0% | 503 |
| July 2022 | n/a | +7.25% | 503 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -2.09% | 469 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -6.08% | 479 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -1.92% | 510 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -3.53% | 520 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -11.35% | 539 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +7.04% | 608 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -12.07% | 568 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +21.2% | 646 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +0% | 533 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -7.47% | 533 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +19.25% | 576 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -2.03% | 483 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -8.02% | 493 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -11.4% | 536 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +3.24% | 605 |
| March 2021 | n/a | +1.21% | 586 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -0.52% | 579 |
| January 2021 | n/a | -0.51% | 582 |
| December 2020 | n/a | +10.8% | 585 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +5.18% | 528 |
| October 2020 | n/a | -13.6% | 502 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -1.36% | 581 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -5.76% | 589 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -2.65% | 625 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -8.94% | 642 |
| May 2020 | n/a | -13.39% | 705 |
| April 2020 | n/a | +5.17% | 814 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +34.14% | 774 |
| February 2020 | n/a | -8.12% | 577 |
| January 2020 | n/a | +3.97% | 628 |
| December 2019 | n/a | +15.71% | 604 |
| November 2019 | n/a | +1.75% | 522 |
| October 2019 | n/a | +5.12% | 513 |
| September 2019 | n/a | -7.58% | 488 |
| August 2019 | n/a | +7.98% | 528 |
| July 2019 | n/a | -7.56% | 489 |
| June 2019 | n/a | -6.37% | 529 |
| May 2019 | n/a | +6.4% | 565 |
| April 2019 | n/a | -8.13% | 531 |
| March 2019 | n/a | +8.24% | 578 |
| February 2019 | n/a | -7.13% | 534 |
| January 2019 | n/a | +1.95% | 575 |
| December 2018 | n/a | +1.08% | 564 |
| November 2018 | n/a | +2.01% | 558 |
| October 2018 | n/a | +1.48% | 547 |
| September 2018 | n/a | +1.7% | 539 |
| August 2018 | n/a | -11.52% | 530 |
| July 2018 | n/a | -3.07% | 599 |
| June 2018 | n/a | -2.22% | 618 |
| May 2018 | n/a | -5.67% | 632 |
| April 2018 | n/a | +1.67% | 670 |
| March 2018 | n/a | -10.7% | 659 |
| February 2018 | n/a | -1.73% | 738 |
| January 2018 | n/a | +2.04% | 751 |
| December 2017 | n/a | -2.77% | 736 |
| November 2017 | n/a | +10.19% | 757 |
| October 2017 | n/a | -1.58% | 687 |
| September 2017 | n/a | -11.65% | 698 |
| August 2017 | n/a | +3.13% | 790 |
| July 2017 | n/a | -20.29% | 766 |
| June 2017 | n/a | -5.04% | 961 |
| May 2017 | n/a | -1.27% | 1,012 |
| April 2017 | n/a | -5% | 1,025 |
| March 2017 | n/a | +9.43% | 1,079 |
| February 2017 | n/a | -8.28% | 986 |
| January 2017 | n/a | +7.61% | 1,075 |
| December 2016 | n/a | +1.52% | 999 |
| November 2016 | n/a | -2.57% | 984 |
| October 2016 | n/a | +0.8% | 1,010 |
| September 2016 | n/a | -6.62% | 1,002 |
| August 2016 | n/a | +9.83% | 1,073 |
| July 2016 | n/a | +0.51% | 977 |
| June 2016 | n/a | -14.21% | 972 |
| May 2016 | n/a | -1.13% | 1,133 |
| April 2016 | n/a | +0.97% | 1,146 |
| March 2016 | n/a | -0.09% | 1,135 |
| February 2016 | n/a | -18.62% | 1,136 |
| January 2016 | n/a | +9.32% | 1,396 |
| December 2015 | n/a | -18.25% | 1,277 |
| November 2015 | n/a | -2.8% | 1,562 |
| October 2015 | n/a | +140.57% | 1,607 |
| September 2015 | n/a | -0.74% | 668 |
| August 2015 | n/a | -0.74% | 673 |
| July 2015 | n/a | +7.79% | 678 |
| June 2015 | n/a | -8.97% | 629 |
| May 2015 | n/a | -6.75% | 691 |
| April 2015 | n/a | -14.83% | 741 |
| March 2015 | n/a | -3.97% | 870 |
| February 2015 | n/a | +5.84% | 906 |
| January 2015 | n/a | -8.55% | 856 |
| December 2014 | n/a | -27.67% | 936 |
| November 2014 | n/a | -51.19% | 1,294 |
| October 2014 | n/a | -56.96% | 2,651 |
| September 2014 | n/a | n/a | 6,159 |
How many people play Quake Live right now?
At this moment Quake Live has 444 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #1,246 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 444 players. Today's peak is 5% below its 30-day average daily peak of 465.
Is Quake Live growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Quake Live averaged a daily peak of 465 players, down 2% compared with the 30 days before (476). Its highest point this month (517) is 2% above the same period last year (507). In its first month after release (Sep 17, 2014) it peaked at 6,159 players. Today's player count is 7% of its all-time peak of 6,159, set on Sep 21, 2014.
Best time to play Quake Live
Based on the last 14 days, Quake Live is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York), when about 68% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Quake Live players by hour and weekday
When Quake Live 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.
Compare Quake Live with similar games
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About Quake Live
Experience the most exciting and fast-paced FPS gameplay while competing with players from around the world in over 100 arenas, a dozen game modes, and with persistent career stats tracking, in this online features-focused successor to Quake III Arena.
- Developer
- id Software
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
- Released
- Sep 17, 2014
- Genre
- Action
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 1 language, 1 with full audio
Quake Live price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Quake Live is at its full price of $9.99. It usually goes on sale for about 70% off (around $3.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $2.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Quake Live price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.99 | $9.99 | base |
| Euro area | 9,99€ | $11.15 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £7.99 | $10.69 | +7% |
| Canada | C$ 10.99 | $7.81 | -22% |
| Australia | A$ 14.95 | $10.27 | +3% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 11.99 | $6.65 | -33% |
| Brazil cheapest | R$19,99 | $3.63 | -64% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 179.00 | $9.57 | -4% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $5.99 | $5.99 | -40% |
| Poland | 44,99 zł | $11.44 | +14% |
| Switzerland | CHF 9.99 | $12.20 | +22% |
| Norway | 70,00 kr | $7.42 | -26% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $5.99 | $5.99 | -40% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $9.99 | $9.99 | 0% |
| South Africa | R 109.00 | $6.59 | -34% |
| India | ₹369.00 | $3.93 | -61% |
| Indonesia | Rp 89 999 | $4.97 | -50% |
| China | ¥41.00 | $6.15 | -38% |
| Japan | ¥980 | $6.19 | -38% |
| South Korea | ₩ 10,500 | $7.73 | -23% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Quake Live reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Quake Live on Twitch
Twitch category "Quake Live", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Quake Live Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 1 Nov 2026, with a peak of 740 viewers and 104 on average.
Quake Live streamers right now
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Top Quake Live streamers this week
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Average viewers while live.
Quake Live achievements
Quake Live has 58 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 4.9% of them; the rarest, Color Guard, is held by 0.1% of players.
Testing One..Two..Complete 1 match.29.7%
RaptorFrag an opponent while you are in the air.24.5%
PsychicUse a rocket to kill an opponent who is in the air.19.3%
Speed KillsFrag an enemy while moving at over 500 units per second.14.3%
VictoryWin a match for the first time.14.0%
First FragScore the first kill in a match.13.9%
KilljoyFrag an opponent who has Quad Damage when you have no power-up.12.9%
Hat TrickRecord 3 Excellent medals in 1 game.11.9%
First TasteAccumulate 100 Frags.10.8%
Accelerate BeginnerFinish the first hall in the Accelerate training level.8.8%
Crash TestWin the Crash Course match against our trainer.8.4%
Plus OneFrag an opponent when you have only 1 health.8.4%
CamperRecord 15 or more frags in a single match with the Rail Gun.8.0%
Accelerate AdeptFinish the second hall in the Accelerate training level.7.4%
BanditDeny Quad Damage from your opponent.7.2%
Elevate AdeptFinish the second hall in the Elevate training level.7.1%
Elevate BeginnerFinish the first hall in the Elevate training level.7.0%
HookedAccumulate 500 Frags.4.7%
OverkillUse the Rail Gun to frag an opponent with only 1 point of health.4.5%
Hall MonitorReach the end of the skill test hallway in the Crash Course.4.2%
Aim BotWin a match with 60% or greater accuracy.3.9%
Air HammerFrag an opponent with Gauntlet while both of you are in the air.3.8%
BrawlerRecord 5 Gauntlet frags in one match.3.5%
Fear MeAccumulate 1000 Frags.3.2%
Evil EyeAccumulate 100 Revenge Medals.2.8%
Accelerate ExpertFinish the final hall in the Accelerate training level.2.7%
Last HopeIn Clan Arena, frag 3 or more opposing players to win the round, when you're the last alive.2.5%
PullRecord 5 Shotgun frags of opponents in the air in one match.2.5%
AssassinAccumulate 250 Impressive Medals.2.4%
Elevate ExpertFinish the final hall in the Elevate training level.2.3%
Smack DownAccumulate 10 or more Quad Damage frags in 1 game.2.3%
Rocket ManAccumulate 500 frags using the Rocket Launcher.2.2%
Nade SpamWin a CA round using the Grenade Launcher.2.0%
Jesse JamesWin a Duel without dying.1.9%
Here Goes NothingFrag your opponent with Gauntlet in a Duel.1.9%
2 in 2Accumulate 250 Excellent Medals.1.9%
MidairGet 25 frags using projectiles on opponents midair.1.8%
Big TimeComplete 250 matches.1.7%
Fight ClubAccumulate 50 Humiliation Medals.1.7%
Full HouseEarn at least 1 Capture, Defense, and Assist medal in a CTF match.1.6%
Resource HogGet Quad and Battle Suit in one match.1.6%
Punch OutGet the last frag in a CA round with gauntlet.1.5%
Sucker PunchUse the Gauntlet to frag an opponent who has Quad Damage.1.5%
Vadri'garAccumulate 10000 Frags.0.9%
Prize FighterComplete 1000 matches.0.8%
SidekickAccumulate 100 Assist Medals.0.8%
WTF Was ThatRecord your first frag with the Kamikaze Item.0.5%
GuardianAccumulate 100 Defense Medals.0.4%
TrifectaEarn 3 or more Capture, Defense, and Assist medals in a CTF match.0.4%
Missed OpportunityKill the opposing team in Attack & Defend without touching the flag.0.3%
Point DeniedHold 3 Domination control points in an arena for at least 30 seconds.0.3%
MVPAccumulate 1000 combined total Capture the Flag Medals (Capture, Assist, Defense).0.3%
ClutchWin a Capture the Flag match by 1 capture, ending the match with your winning flag run.0.2%
Head HunterCapture at least 3 skulls at once in Harvester.0.1%
Miracle MakerKill two enemy flag carriers moments before their cap in 1 game.0.1%
WickedRecord a final score of 666 in Capture the Flag.0.1%
Ninja CapCapture the flag in Attack & Defend without killing anyone on the team, minimum size 3.0.1%
Color GuardAccumulate 100 Capture Medals.0.1%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest Quake Live news and patch notes
- Jun 7, 2016 Quake Live Update v1069
- Jun 7, 2016 Quake Live Update v1069
- May 5, 2016 Quake Live on Discord
- May 5, 2016 Quake Live on Discord
- Apr 28, 2016 Quake Live Update v1068 Patch notes
- Apr 28, 2016 Quake Live Update v1068
- Feb 26, 2016 QuakeCon 2016 Tournaments Announced
- Feb 26, 2016 QuakeCon 2016 Tournaments Announced
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Quake Live FAQ
Is Quake Live dead?
Quake Live has a small but active player base. 444 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
How many people play Quake Live?
444 people are playing Quake Live on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 444 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Quake Live?
Quake Live reached its all-time Steam peak of 6,159 concurrent players on Sep 21, 2014.
Is Quake Live growing or declining?
Quake Live is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 465, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Quake Live most active?
Quake Live usually has the most players around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and the fewest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York).
How much does Quake Live cost?
Quake Live costs $9.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Quake Live has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Quake Live on Steam is $2.99 (70% off), on Mar 21, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $9.99 right now.
Is Quake Live on sale right now?
No, Quake Live is at its full price of $9.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 70%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 70%.
Where is Quake Live cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Quake Live is cheapest in Brazil at R$19,99, about $3.63 or 64% below the US price of $9.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Quake Live good?
Steam players rate Quake Live Very Positive: 86% of 15,899 reviews are positive.
When did Quake Live come out?
Quake Live was released on Steam on Sep 17, 2014.
Who made Quake Live?
Quake Live was developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks.
Is Quake Live still worth playing?
Quake Live has a smaller but active community on Steam today (444 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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