VRChat Statistics New Zealand 2026
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VRChat in New Zealand: the numbers that matter
New Zealand1,780 people in New Zealand actively use VRChat in 2026, with interest 27% lower than a year ago.
80% of VRChat members in New Zealand are men, 20% are women.
48% of VRChat members in New Zealand belong to Gen Z, the largest generation; Millennials make up 32%.
How many people use VRChat in New Zealand
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)
VRChat had an estimated 1,780 active members in New Zealand in November 2026. Interest down 10% against the previous quarter, -27% against a year ago.
Who uses VRChat in New Zealand
48% of VRChat members in New Zealand belong to Gen Z.
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 New Zealand
Strongest regions
- Nelson City100%
- Waikato78%
- Manawatu-Wanganui78%
- Southland67%
- Canterbury59%
- Taranaki57%
- Hawke's Bay56%
- Northland53%
- Nelson City100
- Waikato78
- Manawatu-Wanganui78
- Southland67
- Canterbury59
- Taranaki57
- Hawke's Bay56
- Northland53
- Wellington53
- Auckland49
- Bay of Plenty44
- Otago39
Last data update: November 2026
What users say about VRChat
VRChat in the App Store and on Google Play
New ZealandVRChat is rated 4.0 out of 5 in the App Store in New Zealand, based on 5 ratings; 5 of 5 compared dating apps score higher (November 2026).
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).
Data: November 2026
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How many people use VRChat in New Zealand?
According to DatingScout, VRChat has about 1,780 active members in New Zealand in 2026 (published member count: 9,000). Interest down 10% against the previous quarter, -27% against a year ago.
What is the gender split on VRChat?
According to DatingScout, 80% of VRChat members in New Zealand are men and 20% are women in 2026.
How old are VRChat users?
According to DatingScout, the largest age group on VRChat in New Zealand is 18-24 (45% of members); Gen Z account for 48%.
Where is VRChat most popular in New Zealand?
According to the DatingScout popularity index, VRChat is most popular in Nelson City, followed by Waikato and Manawatu-Wanganui.
Is VRChat bigger than Candy.ai?
No: according to DatingScout, Candy.ai has about 27,000 active members in New Zealand against 1,780 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.