Godot adoption has rapidly increased in the last few years. Here is a look at the hard numbers.

Godot is an open-source game engine that provides a  set of tools and features for game development. Readers can learn about game design principles, scripting with GDScript, and creating interactive experiences. With tutorials, documentation, and community resources, Godot empowers game developers to bring their creative visions to life.

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Godot Engine shares growth metrics across multiple dimensions including engine downloads (approaching 2 million per release), community size (doubled in recent years), Steam game releases (showing exponential growth), game jam participation (rising share in Global Game Jam and GMTK), and donation fund performance. Key findings: patch releases cannibalize stable downloads as expected, Godot games on Steam are growing exponentially, game jam usage is climbing toward 50%, but monthly donations have remained relatively flat despite user growth. The post also notes data limitations including no built-in telemetry, gaps in Discord tracking, and underrepresentation of non-Western communities like China.

Godot usage and engine growth – Godot Engine