A normal Minecraft Bedrock world without Realms supports up to 8 players total, including the host.

There are also reports that the limit can be increased with commands in some versions, with players mentioning higher caps like 30 or even 40, but the default limit without Realms is 8.

Quick Scoop

  • Default without Realms: 8 players total, host included.
  • With commands/settings changes: some players report higher limits, but that depends on version and setup.
  • With Realms: higher player limits are available, depending on the plan.

So the simple answer is: 8 by default.