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VRChat Statistics Australia 2026

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VRChat is a virtual reality social platform for meeting people through custom avatars
  • Custom avatars and virtual environments
  • Available on PC, VR headsets and mobile devices
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Estimated active members in Australia2,830
Women / Men 20% 80%
FromFree
Age 18-24 25-34

VRChat in Australia: the numbers that matter

Australia
  • 2,830people in Australia actively use VRChat in 2026.

  • 80%of VRChat members in Australia are men, 20% are women.

  • 48%of VRChat members in Australia belong to Gen Z, the largest generation; Millennials make up 32%.

How many people use VRChat in Australia

Member numbers you find online are usually very inaccurate, so we estimate how many people are really on VRChat from traffic data and interest in the service, updated monthly. (November 2026)

2,830
rough estimate of active members
15,000
members in Australia, published
-5%
interest against the previous quarter
-1%
interest against a year ago
Estimated active members, last 6 months
Australia
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov

VRChat had an estimated 2,830 active members in Australia in November 2026. Interest down 5% against the previous quarter, -1% against a year ago.

DatingScout, VRChat Statistics Australia 2026

Who uses VRChat in Australia

80%
men
20%
women
18-24
largest age group, 45%
48%
Gen Z, the largest generation
Age of members
Australia
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55+
Members by generation
Australia

48% of VRChat members in Australia belong to Gen Z.

DatingScout, VRChat Statistics Australia 2026

From the age distribution of VRChat members: Gen Z 14-29, Millennials 30-45, Gen X 46-61, Boomers and older 62-80.

Where VRChat is most popular in Australia

Last data update: November 2026

What users say about VRChat

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DatingScout expert rating
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3.7 / 5
App Store rating in Australia from 66 ratings
3.5 / 5
Google Play rating worldwide from 3,781 ratings

VRChat in the App Store and on Google Play

Australia
3.7/ 5
App Store rating in Australia
66
App Store ratings in Australia
3.5/ 5
Google Play rating worldwide
3,781
Google Play ratings worldwide
2,420,046
installs on Google Play
App Store ratings compared
App Store
Hinge 4.3Bumble 4.2Grindr 4.2Tinder 4.1Plenty of Fish 4.1VRChat 3.7

VRChat is rated 3.7 out of 5 in the App Store in Australia, based on 66 ratings; 5 of 5 compared dating apps score higher (November 2026).

DatingScout, VRChat Statistics Australia 2026
Google Play ratings compared
Google Play
Grindr 4.3Badoo 4.0Happn 4.0Tinder 3.9Plenty of Fish 3.7VRChat 3.5

VRChat is rated 3.5 out of 5 on Google Play worldwide, based on 3,781 ratings and over 2,420,046 installs; 5 of 5 compared dating apps score higher (November 2026).

DatingScout, VRChat Statistics Australia 2026

Data: November 2026

VRChat vs. Candy.ai vs. Rec Room

Pick up to three services and compare members, gender, generations and app ratings.

VRChatCandy.aiRec Room
Side by side in Australia
VRChatCandy.aiRec Room
Active members
VRChat
2,830
Candy.ai
220,000
Rec Room
250
Women
VRChat
20%
Candy.ai
18%
Rec Room
27%
Gen Z
VRChat
48%
Candy.ai
53%
Rec Room
42%
Millennials
VRChat
32%
Candy.ai
29%
Rec Room
36%
App Store rating
VRChat
3.7
Candy.ai
-
Rec Room
-
Google Play rating
VRChat
3.5
Candy.ai
-
Rec Room
1.7
Interest trend
VRChat
-5%
Candy.ai
-
Rec Room
-75%

Quick answers, ready to quote

How many people use VRChat in Australia?

According to DatingScout, VRChat has about 2,830 active members in Australia in 2026 (published member count: 15,000). Interest down 5% against the previous quarter, -1% against a year ago.

What is the gender split on VRChat?

According to DatingScout, 80% of VRChat members in Australia are men and 20% are women in 2026.

How old are VRChat users?

According to DatingScout, the largest age group on VRChat in Australia is 18-24 (45% of members); Gen Z account for 48%.

Where is VRChat most popular in Australia?

According to the DatingScout popularity index, VRChat is most popular in Northern Territory, followed by Queensland and South Australia.

Is VRChat bigger than Candy.ai?

No: according to DatingScout, Candy.ai has about 220,000 active members in Australia against 2,830 for VRChat.

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More about VRChat

Sources: Google Play and App Store (ratings); interest data (popularity of VRChat by region and interest trend); DatingScout member estimates based on company statements and traffic data. Age and generation shares are DatingScout estimates. Last update 9 October 2026.