Account Played
Have you ever wondered exactly how much of your life you have poured into World of Warcraft across all your alts, servers, and factions? The in-game /played command only tells part of the story, showing time for a single character. For players who want the full picture, the Account Played addon is a game-changer. It aggregates your total playtime from every character on your account and presents it in a clean, sortable interface, letting you see at a glance which class has consumed the most hours.
What Makes Account Played Essential
This lightweight addon does one thing exceptionally well: it calculates your account-wide /played time and breaks it down by class. Instead of logging into dozens of alts and manually adding up days, you get an instant overview. The main window displays each class as a percentage of your total playtime, sorted from highest to lowest. Hovering over a class reveals a tooltip listing every character contributing to that total, along with their individual playtimes. A simple button toggles the display between Years/Days and Hours/Minutes, so you can appreciate the scale of your dedication in the format that hits hardest.
Supported Game Versions and Compatibility
Account Played for World of Warcraft works seamlessly across multiple expansions. Whether you are deep in Retail endgame, reliving the nostalgia of Classic Era, or progressing through The Burning Crusade, Wrath of the Lich King, Cataclysm, or Mists of Pandaria, the addon functions reliably. Its codebase is designed to be version-agnostic, pulling data from the standard WoW API, so you can use the same addon folder for all your favorite versions without conflicts.
How to Install Account Played
Installing the addon manually is straightforward. First, download Account Played from a trusted source like CurseForge or WoWInterface. Extract the downloaded ZIP file. Locate your World of Warcraft installation folder, then navigate to the _retail_/Interface/AddOns directory for Retail, or the equivalent folder for Classic variants (e.g., _classic_era_/Interface/AddOns). Place the extracted "AccountPlayed" folder inside. Launch the game and ensure the addon is enabled in the character selection screen. Once in-game, type /aplayed show to open the main window. If you ever need to reset the minimap button position, use /aplayed reset and reload your UI.
For those who prefer a hassle-free experience, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for Account Played, automatically placing the addon in the correct directory for your chosen game version. Its built-in addon catalog keeps everything organized, and the launcher’s auto-update feature ensures you never miss a compatibility patch when a new WoW expansion drops.
Navigating the Interface and Slash Commands
The addon attaches a discreet minimap button that fades when your mouse is not hovering over it, keeping your screen uncluttered. Clicking the button toggles the main UI, which you can resize, drag, and scroll through at will. Pressing Escape closes the window instantly. The slash commands have been streamlined for consistency:
/aplayed– lists all available commands./aplayed show– toggles the class time window./aplayed minimap– toggles the minimap icon on or off./aplayed reset– resets the minimap button to its default position./apdebug– prints a full list of stored characters to chat in the format Realm-Name: TimePlayed (CLASS).
Older commands like /apclasswin and /apresetmap still work but are deprecated and will be removed in a future update, so transitioning to the new API is recommended.
Localization and Community Contributions
Account Played speaks your language. The addon currently supports English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish (Spain and Mexico), and Brazilian Portuguese. This wide localization is thanks to a dedicated community of contributors who have translated the interface, making it accessible to players around the globe. If you want to help add another language, the project welcomes pull requests and feedback.
Why You Need This Addon
Beyond simple curiosity, tracking your total playtime can be a fun way to reflect on your WoW journey. It sparks friendly competition among guildmates, helps you decide which class to focus on next, or simply satisfies that data-driven itch. The addon is lightweight, uses minimal resources, and integrates smoothly with the default UI. Whether you are a hardcore raider, a Classic enthusiast, or a casual explorer, Account Played gives you a new perspective on your time in Azeroth.
To get started, download Account Played today and discover just how much of your life belongs to the Horde or the Alliance. The numbers might surprise you, but they will definitely make you appreciate every hour spent in the World of Warcraft.