Last Updated 05/19/19

Here are a few of the most interesting Minecraft statistics and facts I was able to find in my travels including how many people play Minecraft and much more. As always, be sure to check back in the future as I will be updating this post as new and updated stats become available.

Launched in 2011, the three-dimensional sandbox game Minecraft quickly gained a large, loyal following and won accolades for its ability to cross over between the worlds of video games and education. Over the years, it has amassed 250 million registered users and earned its developer, Mojang, a $2.5 billion payday from tech giant Microsoft in 2014.

I recently sat down to see what Minecraft statistics and facts I could dig up. With that many users, there is much about the game that can be measured….

Minecraft Facts

Website:minecraft.net
Year of launch: 2011
Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
Developer: Mojang
Owner: Microsoft
Creator: Markus “Notch” Persson
Platform: Window, macOS, Linux, Xbox, PlayStation, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, Gear VR, Apple TV, Fire TV
Game Type: Sandbox, Building Blocks, Single Player, Multiplayer

Minecraft Earth Launch timing:

Minecraft Earth is slated to have an Android and iOS beta test in summer 2019.

What is Minecraft?

Explore randomly generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles. Play in creative mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armor to fend off the dangerous mobs. (source)