If you missed the Admin Abuse War on August 23, 2025, don't worry—I'll walk you through exactly what happened. This guide explains who won, how the event worked, and what players experienced so you won't be left guessing.

Grow a Garden won the Admin Abuse War with 21.1 million concurrent players, edging out Steal a Brainrot's 20.1 million.
The victory secured a $5,000 charity donation to Team Water, promised by Jandel.
Both games battled for highest concurrent players (CCU).
Creators promised donations regardless of outcome:
So it wasn't just bragging rights—it was also for a good cause.
I jumped into Steal a Brainrot first, and here's what I saw:
Fun? Yes. Stable? Not really. The instability cost them players at peak hours.
If you’re looking to keep that same wild energy outside the event, the best spot to gear up is always the Steal a Brainrot shop, where you can snag items and keep the madness going even when the servers calm down.
Then I swapped to Grow a Garden—and wow, big difference:
It wasn't just smoother—it felt like a proper community event, not random spam.
After the event wrapped up, I headed straight to the Grow A Garden shop—it’s the perfect place to stock up on pets and items that keep the community vibe alive long after the battles end.
| Feature | Steal a Brainrot | Grow a Garden |
|---|---|---|
| Peak CCU | 20.1 million | 21.1 million |
| Event Style | Chaotic, lucky block spawns | Cinematic, structured storyline |
| Server Stability | Frequent crashes | Managed load with delays |
| Player Engagement | Wild fun, but messy | Interactive and clear goals |
| Outcome | Lost the war | Winner |
From my perspective, it boiled down to:
To wrap it up:
If you want pure insanity, Steal a Brainrot is still worth playing. But if you wanted the smoother, record-breaking experience, Grow a Garden took the crown this time.