What this is
How many people have ever played Pokémon GO, up to its tenth anniversary in July 2026: more than 800 million.
How it’s built
- Reported by PocketGamer.biz, a trade publication, from the anniversary announcement.
What we assumed
Nothing. The figure is used as published.
Sanity check
A lifetime count, not current players: weekly players were about 20 million in 2025. “More than” makes it a floor.
Where it comes from
The line in the source
Pokémon Go has celebrated its 10th anniversary with more than 800 million players in its lifetime.