Is DnD still king? A deep dive into Groupfinder’s 2026 matchmaking data
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Is DnD still king? A deep dive into Groupfinder’s 2026 matchmaking data
In the world of tabletop gaming, there is one system that towers above all others. Whether you are a veteran of the hobby or just getting into it, you are aware of the elephant in the room.
As the hobby evolves with new rulesets and indie titles, we dived deep into the numbers we are seeing on Groupfinder.
Based on the currently active posts on Groupfinder, which comes down to 1560 active players and 688 active groups, here are some numbers that better describe the current landscape.
/images/general-media/1775486691_3CWZADDB.pngThe current active posts on Groupfinder, as of April 6, 2026. You can see the live numbers here.
The dominance of D&D
It will come as no surprise to most of us, that Dungeons & Dragons remains as the dominant force in the hobby space. And while some of us (generally veterans who have played for a long period of time) feel like D&D has outlived itself and is losing to the newer titles. The numbers tell another story:
Groups: ~60% of all the groups currently looking for players are for Dungeons and Dragons, either 5.5E, 5E or some previous edition.
Players: If groups are over half, then the player side is even steeper. As 90% of all player posts on Groupfinder are looking for a D&D game.
While many players are also open to playing other game systems, the vast majority still treats D&D as their go-to system. Looking to start your TTRPG hobby journey? It seems like you should find a dungeons and dragons group first.
Beyond just D&D
An encouraging trend we can see from our data, is the players' willingness to experiment and also try something else.
While 90% of the players are looking to play D&D, they aren't only looking for a D&D group. When we exclude Dungeons & Dragons from the statistics, we can draw a clear "Top 5" of adjacent systems. Based on the currently active posts in April 2026, these are the most popular systems on Groupfinder right now:
Pathfinder 1 & Pathfinder 2 combined
Daggerheart
Call of Cthulhu
Vampire: The Masquerade
Cyberpunk RED
/images/general-media/1775485987_rve3K01J.pngCurrently popular systems (players and groups combined)
The Groupfinder Library
We believe that exposing players to alternative systems will keep the hobby-space fresh and thriving. This is why we have created the Groupfinder Library - an all-encompassing collection of various resources: Tools, Platforms, Creators, Communities and Game systems.
We are hoping that players looking for a D&D game, might stumble upon some other game system in the library and discover that the hobby isn't just Dungeons & Dragons. Perhaps their journey won't have a traditional start and their first game is something else entirely. By lowering the barrier to entry for non-D&D systems, we hope to make the hobby more diverse and vibrant for everyone.
10.04.2026 Edit: The library is now live - read more about it in our Update log.
Are you already part of the data?
Whether you are a DM looking for a party or a player looking for a home, your voice helps us understand where the hobby is going.
Looking for a game? Browse the player profiles and let DMs find you.
Looking for players? Take a look at all the groups looking for players and start your next adventure.
What is Groupfinder?
Groupfinder is a free global tabletop gaming "looking for group/players" matchmaking platform.
The platform's growing userbase is a clear indication of a need for such an unifying place.
Read more about the platform here.