Surveys

2025 PHB Readers’ Survey Results ๐Ÿ“Š

Howdy, Poptropicanos! LJ here, presenting the results and analysis from the 2025 PHB Readersโ€™ Survey.

We garnered a total of 47 responses this year, an unfortunate decline from our last time four years ago. Despite this, our community spirit is still very much present and thriving. Now let’s begin!

Which of our past surveys did you participate in?

To start, we’re always keen to know the number of long-term participants versus those who have joined in more recently. This year marks the first instance where none of the individuals who were with us in 2014 took part in this year’s survey. (Rip!) After that, a handful of folks joined in on taking the surveys in 2016, 2017, and 2018, and even more hopped on aboard with the next three. Still, for the majority of survey participants (over two-thirds!), it’s their first time.

What is your gender?

Like before, a majority of the blog’s visitors are female. Over the years, the proportion of viewers identifying as non-binary or outside the traditional male-female spectrum has risen by an average of 1% annually. Additionally, since 2019, there has been a steady increase in the number of male readers.

What is your age?

We were curious about your age next. As the gameโ€™s popularity fades into the past, itโ€™s understandable that the fanbase has grown older in recent years. The latest survey reveals a marked decrease in readers aged 12 and under compared to four years ago. However, we’ve seen a growth in the number of readers in their twenties.

What country do you live in?

Our blog’s readership continues to come predominantly from the USA, capturing an incredible 81% of the survey takers, surpassing the majority from previous years. Two responded from Australia and India, while there was one each from Canada, Great Britain, and Brazil. While it’s wonderful to see our content reaching a global audience, it is a bit disheartening to see a reduction in the variety of countries we’re reaching compared to previous years.

If you live in the US, which state or territory?

This marks the first occasion that California didn’t claim the highest viewership ranking since we began conducting these surveys. New Jersey has taken the lead, which is interesting considering it hasn’t been in the top five in our past surveys!

When did you discover Poptropica?

It appears that most players first encountered Poptropica during its earlier years, yet 2020 stands out as a notable year for new players as well. Even more interestingly, some individuals only just found the game as recently as last year. I’m shocked, to be honest!

How often do you play Poptropica?

Next, we wanted to find out how regularly you play Poptropica. The results showed that around 45% of respondents fall into the least frequent categories, which isn’t too surprising under the circumstances. It’s great to see that some players (11.1%) still log in on a daily basis though!

When did you first find the PHB?

The largest portion of our current audience found the blog in the past year, with 2022 following closely behind. Welcome, y’all! ๐Ÿ‘‹ It’s interesting to note that the years from 2020 onward were the most common responses to this question. On the flip side, weโ€™re thrilled to have some readers who have been with us since the very beginning. We appreciate your loyalty. ๐Ÿ‘Š

How did you find the PHB?

The majority of readers discovered the PHB through searching the web, which has always been the top answer for every survey. Some additional readers discovered our blog via another website. If you picked this answer, Iโ€™m interested to know where you came from, so feel free to comment below!

Where do you play Poptropica in 2025?

This was a “check all that apply” question, and most players are accessing Poptropica via Cool Math Games (62.2%) and Flashpoint (57.8%). Though Flashpoint is just a little lower in percentage, it’s impressive to reach that high considering it’s an unofficial method not endorsed by Poptropica. A small fraction (15.6%) of survey respondents no longer plays Poptropica at all in 2025.

How often do you visit the PHB?

It’s exciting to see that the most popular responses regarding how frequently readers visit the PHB are a few times a week (22.7%) and once a week (18.2%)! We’re grateful that our content is reaching and satisfying so many. ๐Ÿ™‚

Which types of PHB posts do you enjoy?

We then inquired about the kinds of posts you enjoy seeing from us. (Please note that in the following chart, the percentages total over 100% because respondents were allowed to choose multiple answers.)

It’s great to see that rankings, reviews, games, and Pop Fan Artist Spotlights are generating a lot of interest, as those are the kinds of posts I often contribute to the blog. ๐Ÿ˜ Also, many of our readers have always enjoyed stories, so fanfictions and My Place in Poptropica stories continue to be quite popular. If you’re looking for a fantastic fanfiction read, I highly recommend Smart Bubbles’ The Villain Saga, which is just kicking off its second season.

Sadly, given the state of Poptropica, I don’t anticipate breaking news becoming a frequent category on the PHB from this point forward, but you never know what might happen!

Besides the PHB, what portions of the Poptropica Help Network (PHN) do you regularly browse?

(Like the last question, the chart’s percentages total over 100% because respondents were able to choose multiple answers.)

The Poptropica Help Chat (PHC) has experienced the biggest percentage increase from before. Love to see it! There may be something special happening there soon. ๐Ÿ˜‰ However, the Poptropica Wiki still remains the top choice, while @Poptropica_Help on Twitter/X has seen a big decline in viewership. I have the feeling a large portion of our community is not actively using that platform at all anymore.

Also, this is the first time we have included our @PoptropicaHare Instagram account in the survey. Thanks to those of you who are following us there!


And that brings us to the end of the 2025 survey analysis. Thank you everybody for your participation! All of your feedback is greatly appreciated and will be taken into account as we continue to make more content for you all. ๐Ÿ˜Š

What do you think about the results? Leave your thoughts in the comments below! I might consider conducting another survey next year as well. Pop on y’all!

Guest Posts, Realms

Grand Western Realm Tour with Sheriff Invisible Ring ๐Ÿœ๏ธ

Hey Poptropicans, this is a guest post by Invisible Ring, showing us one of her biggest realms yet. The Realm code is w3qvy. Enjoy!

Howdy, y’all! Come fer the tour, have ya?  Well, yer in luck, pardners. Amidst these sandy grounds, we got dude ranches, ghost towns, campsites, and even a BEACH! All right here in the beautiful Realm of Keafogoab Sha!

Tickets are sold right here, and it just so happens we got some extra tickets from my fire and ice Realm tours! Buy these, and today’s rootin’ tootin’ Realm tour is free!

But I know what yer thinking: “What are the tickets for?” They’re for the train, that’s what!  This Realm ain’t like the others. Not only is this Realm the first one I made after growin’ up in Asgard, but it’s a BIG Realm. VERY big!  There’s no WAY we can cover this whole Realm on foot, so we’re takin’ the train today.  ALLLL ABOOOAAARD!!

Continue reading “Grand Western Realm Tour with Sheriff Invisible Ring ๐Ÿœ๏ธ”
Uncategorized

The 12 Days of Christmas: Poptropica Version ๐ŸŽ

Happy holidays, Poptropicans! To bring some festive cheer, we invite you join us in a chorus of the classic carol “The 12 Days of Christmas”… Poptropica style. Come on, sing along! ๐Ÿฅณ

On the first day of Christmas, Poptropica gave to me:

A childhood creative and free. ๐Ÿ๏ธ

On the second day of Christmas, Poptropica gave to me:

2 Sly Genies, ๐Ÿงž
And a childhood creative and free. ๐Ÿ๏ธ

On the third day of Christmas, Poptropica gave to me:

3 Lost Pets, ๐Ÿฑ
2 Sly Genies, ๐Ÿงž
And a childhood creative and free. ๐Ÿ๏ธ

On the fourth day of Christmas, Poptropica gave to me:

4 Graphic Novels, ๐Ÿ“š
3 Lost Pets, ๐Ÿฑ
2 Sly Genies, ๐Ÿงž
And a childhood creative and free. ๐Ÿ๏ธ

On the fifth day of Christmas, Poptropica gave to me:

5 MINOTAUR RINGS!! ๐Ÿ˜‡
4 Graphic Novels, ๐Ÿ“š
3 Lost Pets, ๐Ÿฑ
2 Sly Genies, ๐Ÿงž
And a childhood creative and free. ๐Ÿ๏ธ

On the sixth day of Christmas, Poptropica gave to me:

6 Mates a’ ready, โ›ต
5 MINOTAUR RINGS!! ๐Ÿ˜‡
4 Graphic Novels, ๐Ÿ“š
3 Lost Pets, ๐Ÿฑ
2 Sly Genies, ๐Ÿงž
And a childhood creative and free. ๐Ÿ๏ธ

Skullduggery Island โ€” Illustration by MissEligon

On the seventh day of Christmas, Poptropica gave to me:

7 Awesome Outfits, ๐ŸŽฉ
6 Mates a’ ready,
โ›ต
5 MINOTAUR RINGS!!
๐Ÿ˜‡
4 Graphic Novels,
๐Ÿ“š
3 Lost Pets,
๐Ÿฑ
2 Sly Genies,
๐Ÿงž
And a childhood creative and free.
๐Ÿ๏ธ

On the eighth day of Christmas, Poptropica gave to me:

8 Tribes Competing,๐Ÿ…
7 Awesome Outfits,
๐ŸŽฉ
6 Mates a’ ready,
โ›ต
5 MINOTAUR RINGS!!
๐Ÿ˜‡
4 Graphic Novels,
๐Ÿ“š
3 Lost Pets,
๐Ÿฑ
2 Sly Genies,
๐Ÿงž
And a childhood creative and free.
๐Ÿ๏ธ

Tribal Tournament banner by Gentle Dolphin

On the ninth day of Christmas, Poptropica gave to me:

9 Pranks so funny, ๐Ÿ˜œ
8 Tribes Competing,
๐Ÿ…
7 Awesome Outfits,
๐ŸŽฉ
6 Mates a’ ready,
โ›ต
5 MINOTAUR RINGS!!
๐Ÿ˜‡
4 Graphic Novels,
๐Ÿ“š
3 Lost Pets,
๐Ÿฑ
2 Sly Genies,
๐Ÿงž
And a childhood creative and free.
๐Ÿ๏ธ

On the tenth day of Christmas, Poptropica gave to me:

10 Scary Monsters, ๐Ÿฆน
9 Pranks so funny, ๐Ÿ˜œ
8 Tribes Competing,
๐Ÿ…
7 Awesome Outfits,
๐ŸŽฉ
6 Mates a’ ready,
โ›ต
5 MINOTAUR RINGS!!
๐Ÿ˜‡
4 Graphic Novels,
๐Ÿ“š
3 Lost Pets,
๐Ÿฑ
2 Sly Genies,
๐Ÿงž
And a childhood creative and free.
๐Ÿ๏ธ

On the eleventh day of Christmas, Poptropica gave to me:

11 Friendly Monkeys, ๐Ÿต
10 Scary Monsters,
๐Ÿฆน
9 Pranks so funny, ๐Ÿ˜œ
8 Tribes Competing,
๐Ÿ…
7 Awesome Outfits,
๐ŸŽฉ
6 Mates a’ ready,
โ›ต
5 MINOTAUR RINGS!!
๐Ÿ˜‡
4 Graphic Novels,
๐Ÿ“š
3 Lost Pets,
๐Ÿฑ
2 Sly Genies,
๐Ÿงž
And a childhood creative and free.
๐Ÿ๏ธ

On the twelfth day of Christmas, Poptropica gave to me:

12 Gods Immortal,โšก
11 Friendly Monkeys,
๐Ÿต
10 Scary Monsters,
๐Ÿฆน
9 Pranks so funny, ๐Ÿ˜œ
8 Tribes Competing,
๐Ÿ…
7 Awesome Outfits,
๐ŸŽฉ
6 Mates a’ ready,
โ›ต
5 MINOTAUR RINGS!!
๐Ÿ˜‡
4 Graphic Novels,
๐Ÿ“š
3 Lost Pets,
๐Ÿฑ
2 Sly Genies,
๐Ÿงž
Aaaaaaand a childhood creative and free.
๐Ÿ๏ธ

๐ŸŽ„ MERRY CHRISTMAS! ๐ŸŽ„

Guest Posts

That’s Snow Fun โ˜ƒ๏ธโ„๏ธ

Hey Poptropicans, this is a guest post by Invisible Ring. Enjoy!

To celebrate my first early snowfall of the season, I have a Pop Quiz for you: What’s your favorite winter activity?

A:  Snowball fights? ๐Ÿฅถ

Nothing like a battle with the Whirley Street Kids or a good game of Snowpocalypse as I always say…

B:  Christmas Decorations? ๐ŸŽ„

I know some people like to hang those up before it gets cold outside, but it certainly is a pleasure to have them up to see when the snow comes.

C:  Skating? ๐ŸŽฟ

Ice skating, that isโ€”not roller skating. Don’t bring wheels to a frozen pond or rink! If skates aren’t for you, though, try sliding around in your shoes instead!

D:  Staying indoors and relaxing by the fire ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Those are your four basic options, but depending on how much snow you get, there are also snowmen, snow angels, snow forts, and snow sculptures to make!  

If that’s still not enough for you to do, don’t worry. The holiday season is upon us all, (right after Thanksgiving, that is…) so get out there and have some fun! I’m going out to go catch some snowflakes! โ„๏ธ


Hope you enjoyed this guest post by Invisible Ring.

The Poptropica Help Blog welcomes interesting Poptropica insights from anyone in the Poptropica community with thoughts to share. Interested in writing for the PHB? Weโ€™d love to hear from you!

Astro-Knights Island, Big Nate Island, Islands, Reviews

2009 Island Showdown: Astro-Knights VS Big Nate

Howdy Poptropicanos, it’s LJ in your faces again! ๐Ÿคช To commemorate the 15th anniversary of Astro-Knights Island and Big Nate Island this year, I thought it’d be fun to conduct a comparison between the two where I evaluate the fundamental elements of each island to determine which one is the better option. (Pretend that the outcome isn’t obvious, alright?) Let’s begin!

For the gameplay discussion, my emphasis will not be on the plots as I intend to reserve that topic for the story portion that will come later. Instead, my focus here will be on the technical dimensions of the islands.

Big Nate Island

This island encompasses a plethora of key features that are emblematic of Poptropica islands such as locating a multitude of paper pieces scattered everywhere, piecing the papers together, swimming underwater, mixing liquids, and playing a few of minigames (racing an opponent, hangman and table football). I appreciate all of these elements, particularly the minigames. I wouldn’t have minded a few more to be honest. One negative thing I will say is that I was not a fan of Nate following my character around everywhere I went. Was that just me? So anyway, how does Big Nate compare to Astro-Knights?

Astro-Knights Island

The time required to complete Astro-Knights is about double that of its rival, which I find absolutely delightful! In the early stages, the gameplay is more or less similar to Big Nate involving the typical exploring and item collecting. However, upon reaching space, things really get exciting.

We get to build a custom spaceship, which, while not having a substantial impact on the island’s tactical gameplay, remains an entertaining feature. Navigating through space, avoiding asteroids, luring space sharks, and fighting against enemy ships were indeed challenging tasks, yet they were not overwhelmingly stressful.

The most challenging parts of Astro-Knights Island are the four significant battles that resemble “boss fights,” including the three misleading encounters (the Mother Phoenix, the Tigercopter, and the Dragotank) and the final showdown against Mordred. Besides the Mother Phoenix, I experienced a fair share of difficulties with all of these. Nonetheless, these battles greatly eclipse even the most engaging gameplay that Big Nate Island has to offer. Honestly, the absence of such difficulty is sorely missed. Any islands for that matter, but that ship has unfortunately passed.

Which one wins?

It seems I may have gone a little overboard in my discussion of the gameplay in Astro-Knights Island. ๐Ÿ˜… There was just so much to unpack! It’s quite obvious which one I was more enthusiastic about and which island takes the first round: Astro-Knights!

The differences in the characteristics of these two islands are strikingly apparent. Let’s get into it.

Big Nate Island

Big Nate Island’s appearance presents a whimsical and joyful ambiance. As you walk through the island, your eyes are treated to or tortured by vivid, colorful illustrations, all accentuated by thick black outlines, which enhance the sensation of really being inside a comic book.

I find the comic book aesthetic highly appealing, and I’m someone who is very attracted to bright colors. Also, the school, the playground, and the klassic komix store bring back memories of my IRL childhood, creating a comforting atmosphere.

Astro-Knights Island

While traversing the landscapes of Astro-Knights, we come across an obliterated medieval kingdom, black holes, space sharks, lava-controlled platforms, a mechanical ecosystem, and an actual asteroid belt. The array of locations on this island is truly breathtaking.

The stark contrast between the setting reminiscent of the Middle Ages and the advanced, futuristic planets in outer space (with completely different climates from one another) contributes to the island’s diverse appeal, making it more captivating than many others.

Which one wins?

This round was somewhat more of a tossup. Each of these islands had a viable chance of winning, as I appreciate the styles and moods of both of them. Ultimately, I opted for Astro-Knights Island as the victor for this round, primarily because it offers a higher number of scenesโ€”which can never be a bad thing in Poptropica!

Big Nate’s pivotal concern revolves around the possible destruction of a middle schoolโ€”a cause certainly worth caring about. In Astro-Knights the story is much more out of the ordinary, however. Time to elaborate!

Big Nate Island

The plot of Big Nate is a bit lackluster. It seems to be a step back in terms of intricacy. In comparison to previous islands like Nabooti, 24 Carrot, and Spy, it feels excessively straightforward.

From my perspective, the characters within this island are not developed enough. The storyline is interesting; however, I don’t believe it was executed to its maximum potential in the plot we were offered. As a child, I found it okay, but looking back now, I am not as wowed as I am with Astro-Knightsโ€”which still holds up with the ageing fanbase in these more recent years.

Astro-Knights Island

It goes without saying that the lore and mission in this island are exceptional. A princess, intrigued by the vanishing of a scientist who has gone missing in space, finds herself abducted by aliens. Our job is to launch into orbit to rescue her. Additionally, the once noble scientist has transformed into a malevolent cyborg, and we are tasked with locating three knights who have vanished on various planets while in pursuit of the lost princess. This dramatic tale is filled with so many compelling elements, it’s unreal.

This island presents two noteworthy characters, Elyana and the more celebrated Binary Bard/Mordred. Heck, he took the gold in Pop’s villain showdown back in the day and has remained popular ever since! Since I was not aware of the Big Nate comics when the island was released, I had no insight into the characters. Their minimal development within the island led to them feeling somewhat forgettable to me. Astro-Knights has little to no issues with this.

It’s also worth noting that Astro-Knights demands a certain level of investigation to grasp the situation at play, unlike Big Nate, where the problem is presented immediately upon arrival.

Which one wins?

There is no question that Astro-Knights has once again triumphed in this round. The story is just so exceptionally engaging, and when I reflect on its awesomeness, I envision its potential to be adapted into an outstanding feature length film! Wouldn’t that be epic?


Big Nate Island had a tough day being demolished by Astro-Knights Island with a score of 3-0. To be honest, it was a bit of a mismatch given that Astro-Knights is widely regarded as the favorite among the community.

Iโ€™d love to know your thoughts on both islands! How would you rate them overall? Iโ€™d say Big Nate deserves a 3 out of 5 peanut butter crackers, and Iโ€™d give Astro-Knights a perfect 5 out of 5 force shields! Thanks for reading and pop on folks. ๐Ÿ€