Counter-Strike: Source Steam Charts (stats) and Live Player Count
There are currently 39092 players in-game playing.Counter-Strike: Source data is pulled directly from SteamPowered.com’s API and refreshed in real time.
Counter-Strike: Source Steam Charts (Graph)
Counter-Strike: Source Player Count by Month
| Month ⬍ | Peak Players ⬍ | Average Players ⬍ | avg. Gain/loss %⬍ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 30 Days | 55,416 | 38,841 | -10% |
| September 2025 | 62,548 | 43,366 | +6.8% |
| August 2025 | 54,120 | 40,598 | +75.2% |
| July 2025 | 53,633 | 23,167 | +107.1% |
| June 2025 | 17,623 | 11,187 | +50% |
| May 2025 | 12,760 | 7,457 | -5.4% |
| April 2025 | 15,902 | 7,885 | -21.9% |
| March 2025 | 19,819 | 10,098 | -29.5% |
| February 2025 | 15,828 | 14,324 | +48.8% |
| January 2025 | 16,783 | 9,624 | +2.9% |
| December 2024 | 16,314 | 9,355 | +31.3% |
| November 2024 | 12,424 | 7,125 | -2.9% |
| October 2024 | 12,797 | 7,338 | -7.4% |
| September 2024 | 13,820 | 7,925 | -13.3% |
| August 2024 | 15,935 | 9,138 | -11.4% |
| July 2024 | 17,981 | 10,311 | +29.2% |
| June 2024 | 13,920 | 7,982 | +9.1% |
| May 2024 | 12,756 | 7,315 | -0.3% |
| April 2024 | 12,800 | 7,340 | +1.8% |
| March 2024 | 12,576 | 7,212 | +16.1% |
| February 2024 | 10,834 | 6,213 | +83.2% |
| January 2024 | 5,914 | 3,391 | -0.3% |
| December 2023 | 5,929 | 3,400 | -1% |
| November 2023 | 5,992 | 3,436 | +10.1% |
| October 2023 | 5,444 | 3,122 | +2.5% |
| September 2023 | 5,314 | 3,047 | +19.9% |
| August 2023 | 4,432 | 2,542 | -15.7% |
| July 2023 | 5,257 | 3,015 | +10.2% |
| June 2023 | 4,772 | 2,737 | -0.6% |
| May 2023 | 4,803 | 2,754 | -14.5% |
| April 2023 | 5,615 | 3,220 | -9.7% |
| March 2023 | 6,217 | 3,565 | +13.3% |
| February 2023 | 5,486 | 3,146 | -11.6% |
| January 2023 | 6,205 | 3,558 | +4.4% |
| December 2022 | 5,944 | 3,409 | -6.9% |
| November 2022 | 6,386 | 3,662 | +19.1% |
| October 2022 | 5,363 | 3,075 | -22.8% |
| September 2022 | 6,950 | 3,985 | -0.9% |
| August 2022 | 7,015 | 4,023 | -6.4% |
| July 2022 | 7,498 | 4,300 | +3.5% |
| June 2022 | 7,246 | 4,155 | -2.9% |
| May 2022 | 7,463 | 4,280 | -12.1% |
| April 2022 | 8,494 | 4,871 | +2.4% |
| March 2022 | 8,296 | 4,757 | -6.7% |
| February 2022 | 8,891 | 5,099 | +10.3% |
| January 2022 | 8,063 | 4,624 | +23.2% |
| December 2021 | 6,544 | 3,753 | +7.4% |
| November 2021 | 6,094 | 3,495 | +7.2% |
| October 2021 | 5,684 | 3,260 | +0.8% |
| September 2021 | 5,637 | 3,233 | +6.2% |
| August 2021 | 5,306 | 3,043 | -10.4% |
| July 2021 | 5,924 | 3,397 | -0.6% |
| June 2021 | 5,962 | 3,419 | -14.2% |
| May 2021 | 6,947 | 3,984 | -20.1% |
| April 2021 | 8,698 | 4,988 | -1.8% |
| March 2021 | 8,857 | 5,079 | +18.3% |
| February 2021 | 7,489 | 4,295 | -9.4% |
| January 2021 | 8,270 | 4,742 | +3.8% |
| December 2020 | 7,967 | 4,569 | +10% |
| November 2020 | 7,245 | 4,155 | +11.9% |
| October 2020 | 6,473 | 3,712 | +10.3% |
| September 2020 | 5,866 | 3,364 | -4.9% |
| August 2020 | 6,171 | 3,539 | -7.8% |
| July 2020 | 6,697 | 3,840 | -8.8% |
| June 2020 | 7,341 | 4,210 | -25.7% |
| May 2020 | 9,884 | 5,668 | -13.7% |
| April 2020 | 11,446 | 6,564 | +4.9% |
| March 2020 | 10,910 | 6,256 | +56.1% |
| February 2020 | 6,990 | 4,008 | -10.9% |
| January 2020 | 7,846 | 4,499 | -0.3% |
| December 2019 | 7,868 | 4,512 | +11.8% |
| November 2019 | 7,038 | 4,036 | +14.3% |
| October 2019 | 6,157 | 3,531 | -1.5% |
| September 2019 | 6,250 | 3,584 | +3.7% |
| August 2019 | 6,028 | 3,457 | -12.7% |
| July 2019 | 6,906 | 3,960 | +2.2% |
| June 2019 | 6,758 | 3,875 | +2.7% |
| May 2019 | 6,581 | 3,774 | -2.9% |
| April 2019 | 6,779 | 3,887 | -10% |
| March 2019 | 7,530 | 4,318 | -7.7% |
| February 2019 | 8,156 | 4,677 | -6.2% |
| January 2019 | 8,699 | 4,988 | +0.3% |
| December 2018 | 8,674 | 4,974 | +5.7% |
| November 2018 | 8,207 | 4,706 | +15.2% |
| October 2018 | 7,121 | 4,084 | +5.3% |
| September 2018 | 6,760 | 3,877 | -0.4% |
| August 2018 | 6,786 | 3,891 | +1.5% |
| July 2018 | 6,682 | 3,832 | -5.8% |
| June 2018 | 7,091 | 4,066 | -0.8% |
| May 2018 | 7,144 | 4,097 | -17.5% |
| April 2018 | 8,661 | 4,967 | -7.3% |
| March 2018 | 9,341 | 5,357 | -4.4% |
| February 2018 | 9,770 | 5,603 | -6.1% |
| January 2018 | 10,405 | 5,967 | +5.9% |
| December 2017 | 9,828 | 5,636 | +8.1% |
| November 2017 | 9,093 | 5,214 | +3.2% |
| October 2017 | 8,811 | 5,053 | +7.1% |
| September 2017 | 8,227 | 4,718 | +4.1% |
| August 2017 | 7,905 | 4,533 | -8.3% |
| July 2017 | 8,619 | 4,943 | +0.2% |
| June 2017 | 8,598 | 4,931 | -2.8% |
| May 2017 | 8,849 | 5,074 | -9.5% |
| April 2017 | 9,774 | 5,605 | -10.5% |
| March 2017 | 10,926 | 6,266 | -5.4% |
| February 2017 | 11,557 | 6,627 | -7.3% |
| January 2017 | 12,471 | 7,152 | +8.4% |
| December 2016 | 11,500 | 6,595 | +2.6% |
| November 2016 | 11,211 | 6,429 | +6.7% |
| October 2016 | 10,503 | 6,023 | +4.2% |
| September 2016 | 10,083 | 5,782 | +2.6% |
| August 2016 | 9,828 | 5,636 | -3% |
| July 2016 | 10,131 | 5,810 | -6.8% |
| June 2016 | 10,865 | 6,231 | -4.4% |
| May 2016 | 11,363 | 6,516 | -11% |
| April 2016 | 12,774 | 7,325 | -14% |
| March 2016 | 14,846 | 8,513 | -5% |
| February 2016 | 15,627 | 8,961 | -3.2% |
| January 2016 | 16,142 | 9,257 | +8.6% |
| December 2015 | 14,860 | 8,522 | +3.9% |
| November 2015 | 14,300 | 8,200 | +2.4% |
| October 2015 | 13,960 | 8,005 | +3% |
| September 2015 | 13,553 | 7,772 | -0.3% |
| August 2015 | 13,594 | 7,796 | -1.5% |
| July 2015 | 13,797 | 7,912 | -7.2% |
| June 2015 | 14,866 | 8,525 | -7.9% |
| May 2015 | 16,137 | 9,254 | -9.2% |
| April 2015 | 17,772 | 10,191 | -11.9% |
| March 2015 | 20,165 | 11,564 | -5.9% |
| February 2015 | 21,441 | 12,295 | -12.6% |
| January 2015 | 24,519 | 14,060 | +4.4% |
| December 2014 | 23,493 | 13,472 | +8.4% |
| November 2014 | 21,678 | 12,431 | +3.3% |
| October 2014 | 20,991 | 12,037 | 0% |
| September 2014 | 20,981 | 12,032 | -0.4% |
| August 2014 | 21,069 | 12,082 | -4.1% |
| July 2014 | 21,974 | 12,601 | -6% |
| June 2014 | 23,374 | 13,404 | -4.5% |
| May 2014 | 24,485 | 14,041 | -5.2% |
| April 2014 | 25,837 | 14,816 | -6.3% |
| March 2014 | 27,582 | 15,817 | -10.1% |
| February 2014 | 30,676 | 17,591 | -12.9% |
| January 2014 | 35,222 | 20,198 | +8.3% |
| December 2013 | 32,530 | 18,654 | +0.9% |
| November 2013 | 32,227 | 18,481 | +8.7% |
| October 2013 | 29,641 | 16,998 | -5.6% |
| September 2013 | 31,385 | 17,998 | +5.2% |
| August 2013 | 29,840 | 17,112 | -1.3% |
| July 2013 | 30,232 | 17,337 | -5.2% |
| June 2013 | 31,888 | 18,286 | -2.6% |
| May 2013 | 32,727 | 18,767 | -15% |
| April 2013 | 38,507 | 22,082 | -4% |
| March 2013 | 40,117 | 23,005 | -8.7% |
| February 2013 | 43,945 | 25,200 | -9.3% |
| January 2013 | 48,458 | 27,788 | +9.7% |
| December 2012 | 44,160 | 25,324 | +4.2% |
| November 2012 | 42,386 | 24,306 | -3.5% |
| October 2012 | 43,924 | 25,188 | +6% |
| September 2012 | 41,451 | 23,770 | -13.7% |
| August 2012 | 48,007 | 27,530 | +0.2% |
| July 2012 | 47,909 | 27,474 | - |
Counter-Strike: Source Review Trend Analysis
Overwhelmingly Positive
Counter-Strike: Source represents a pivotal moment in competitive gaming history, serving as the bridge between the original Counter-Strike mod and modern tactical shooters. This legendary first-person shooter transformed the gaming landscape when Valve Corporation released it in 2004, utilizing the revolutionary Source engine that brought enhanced physics, improved graphics, and refined gameplay mechanics to the beloved franchise. The game maintains its core tactical gameplay where terrorists and counter-terrorists engage in objective-based rounds, requiring strategic thinking, precise aim, and exceptional teamwork. Understanding the player count dynamics of Counter-Strike: Source provides valuable insights into how classic games maintain their relevance in today's competitive gaming environment, with thousands of dedicated players continuing to engage in matches across various game modes including Bomb Defusal, Hostage Rescue, and countless community-created scenarios.
Counter-Strike: Source accessibility remains focused on providing the optimal gaming experience through carefully selected platforms that support its technical requirements and community features:
- Microsoft Windows (Primary platform with full feature support)
- macOS (Complete gameplay experience with native optimization)
- Linux (Full compatibility through Steam's dedicated support)
The concurrent players trajectory for Counter-Strike: Source demonstrates fascinating patterns that reflect broader gaming industry trends and community loyalty dynamics. Initially experiencing explosive growth following its launch, the game's steam player count reached remarkable heights during its golden years, establishing a robust player base that consistently delivered impressive daily players engagement across multiple time zones. The live player count experienced natural fluctuations corresponding to major gaming releases, seasonal variations, and community events, yet maintained remarkable stability compared to many contemporary titles. Historical stats reveal that weekend periods consistently generated higher online activity, with evening hours in major regions producing the most substantial numbers of active player participation. The game's monthly players demonstrated resilience during challenging periods when newer titles entered the market, showcasing the dedicated community's commitment to the classic gameplay mechanics and competitive environment that Counter-Strike: Source uniquely provides.
Examining long-term trends reveals that the peak player count occurred during specific historical moments when major updates, community events, or nostalgic gaming movements drove renewed interest in the title. The statistics show cyclical patterns where the population experiences periodic resurgences, often coinciding with gaming anniversaries, professional tournament coverage, or influential content creator involvement. Modern tracker data indicates that while the average player engagement may have evolved compared to peak years, the consistency of the core community remains impressive, with the player count graph displaying steady baseline activity that speaks to the game's enduring appeal and mechanical sophistication.
The popularity of Counter-Strike: Source right now stems from multiple interconnected factors that continue attracting both veteran players and newcomers to the tactical shooting experience. Nostalgia plays a significant role in driving current player count fluctuations, as many gamers return to experience the classic gameplay mechanics that defined their early competitive gaming experiences. The game's unique position in the Counter-Strike franchise creates a distinct appeal for players seeking the refined Source engine experience without the complexity additions found in newer iterations. Community-driven content significantly impacts online activity levels, with custom maps, modifications, and community servers providing virtually unlimited gameplay variety that keeps the experience fresh and engaging for long-term players.
Professional gaming nostalgia and historical tournament footage frequently inspire renewed interest in Counter-Strike: Source, leading to temporary spikes in active player engagement as viewers attempt to recreate memorable moments from competitive gaming history. The game's accessibility and lower system requirements compared to modern titles make it an attractive option for players with older hardware or those seeking consistent performance without demanding graphics specifications. Regional gaming preferences also influence daily players distribution, with certain geographical areas maintaining stronger Counter-Strike: Source communities that organize regular events, tournaments, and social gaming sessions that sustain local population levels.
Seasonal factors create predictable patterns in monthly players engagement, with summer months often showing increased activity as students have more available gaming time, while holiday periods may see fluctuations based on family commitments and new game releases. The game's integration with Steam's social features enables friend groups to easily coordinate gaming sessions, contributing to sustained concurrent players levels during peak social gaming hours. Economic factors occasionally influence player engagement, as Counter-Strike: Source's lower price point and frequent sales make it accessible during periods when players may be more budget-conscious regarding gaming purchases.
Counter-Strike: Source continues demonstrating remarkable staying power in the competitive gaming landscape, with its live player count serving as a testament to the game's fundamental design excellence and community dedication. The comprehensive stats available through Steam's official API reveal a gaming experience that transcends typical lifecycle expectations, maintaining consistent online engagement that reflects the title's unique position in gaming history. Players seeking authentic tactical shooting experiences find Counter-Strike: Source delivers uncompromising gameplay mechanics that reward skill development, strategic thinking, and team coordination without the distractions of modern gaming monetization schemes. The player count graph tells a story of resilience and community loyalty that few games achieve, with numbers that consistently demonstrate the enduring appeal of well-crafted competitive gameplay. Understanding these statistics provides valuable insights into gaming community behavior and the factors that contribute to long-term player retention in the ever-evolving landscape of online competitive gaming.
How many people play Counter-Strike: Source?
The number of people playing Counter-Strike: Source in 2025 can vary depending on the time of day and other factors. Below are the most recent player statistics:
- Current online players: 39,092
- Average players over the last 30 days: 38,841
- Peak players in the last 30 days: 55,416
How many people are playing Counter-Strike: Source right now?
At the moment, approximately 39,092 players are online in Counter-Strike: Source.
This number may vary depending on the time of day and recent in-game events.
Do people still play Counter-Strike: Source?
Yes — on average, about 38,841 players are online in Counter-Strike: Source over the past 30 days.
The all-time peak reached 62,548 concurrent players.
What is the average number of players in Counter-Strike: Source?
Over the past 30 days, Counter-Strike: Source has had an average of approximately 38,841 concurrent players.
Do you use steam api to get accurate data about online players?
Yes, all player statistics shown on Live Player Count are sourced directly from the official Steam Web API.
This allows us to provide up-to-date and reliable data on concurrent player counts for supported games available on Steam.
What was the number of players in Counter-Strike: Source in July 2025?
In July 2025, Counter-Strike: Source had the following player statistics:
- Average number of concurrent players: 38,841
- Peak number of concurrent players: 55,416
