VLC media player
VLC media player is a free iOS app in the Photo & Video category, published by VideoLAN. It was first released on 19 Jul 2013, 13 years ago. Its latest update, version 3.7.3, came out on 24 Apr 2026.
VLC media player was in the top 50 of the Top Free Photo & Video chart in the United States on every one of the last 30 days, peaking at #27 on 21 Oct 2026. It stood at #27 on 21 Oct 2026, up 6 places from a week earlier. On that day it appeared in the same chart in 170+ countries. In the United States it holds a 3.72 average across 5,992 ratings, 13 more than a week earlier. GameQuant tracks VLC media player every day in 50+ countries.
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VLC media player downloads and revenue in the United States · September 2026
Estimates for this country only, not worldwide
iPhone & iPad downloads
About the iPhone & iPad downloads estimate
Our estimate of App Store downloads of VLC media player in the United States during September 2026.
We expect the real figure inside the full range about 8 times in 10, and inside the darker part, 32K–130K, about half the time.
The figure is for the United States only, not worldwide.
A model estimate, not a figure reported by Apple or the developer.
United States only · Sep 2026
Most likely 32K–130K
iPhone & iPad revenue
About the iPhone & iPad revenue estimate
Our estimate of what VLC media player earned in the United States during September 2026: in-app purchases and subscriptions bought through the App Store, before Apple's commission, plus money from ads shown in the app. Payments made outside the App Store, such as on a website or for rides and goods, are not included.
We expect the real figure inside the full range about 8 times in 10, and inside the darker part, up to $20K, about half the time.
The figure is for the United States only, not worldwide.
A model estimate, not a figure reported by Apple or the developer.
United States only · Sep 2026
Most likely up to $20K
VLC media player: Top Free · Photo & Video · United States · last 30 days
1 = top of the chart · best rank recorded each day
Source: GameQuant, https://gamequant.io/app/ios/650377962/vlc-media-player
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Download chart (PNG)Rating distribution · United States
share of all ratings · 21 Oct 2026
| 5 stars | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 14% | |
| 3 stars | 11% | |
| 2 stars | 8% | |
| 1 star | 17% |
Rank by country
Top Free · Photo & Video · best rank on 21 Oct 2026
| Country | Rank | 7-day change | Best, 90 days | Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
27 | up 6 | 25 · 2 Aug | 5,992 |
 United Kingdom |
22 | up 5 | 22 · 21 Oct | 766 |
 Nigeria |
7 | no change | 6 · 26 Jul | 3,615 |
50+ countries, every chart and category, and the full history are in the licensed dataset.
Request dataVLC media player revenue and downloads: common questions
Estimates · United States only
How much does VLC media player make a month?
We estimate VLC media player earned up to $73K in the United States in September 2026: in-app purchases and subscriptions bought through the App Store, before Apple's fee, plus money from ads shown in the app. The most likely range is up to $20K.
How much does VLC media player make a day?
About up to $2.5K a day in the United States, or up to $18K a week: our September 2026 estimate spread over its 30 days.
How many downloads does VLC media player get?
Our estimate: 15K–220K App Store downloads in the United States in September 2026, or 500–7.4K a day.
Model estimates for the United States only, not worldwide, and not figures reported by Apple or the developer.
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Also popular in the United States
Rank in the United States on 21 Oct 2026
