VPIP and PFR are the two most important statistics in poker tracking software and HUDs. Together they describe how loose and how aggressive a player is before the flop.
VPIP: voluntarily put money in pot
VPIP is the percentage of hands in which a player chooses to put money into the pot before the flop, by calling or raising. Posting a blind does not count; calling or raising from the blinds does.
PFR: preflop raise
PFR is the percentage of hands in which a player raises before the flop, including open raises and 3-bets. PFR can never be higher than VPIP.
Good VPIP and PFR ranges
| Game | VPIP | PFR |
|---|---|---|
| Full ring (9-handed) | 15–20% | 12–17% |
| 6-max | 22–28% | 18–24% |
| Heads-up | 60–80% | 50–70% |
Reading player types
- Tight-aggressive (TAG): 18/15 — a solid regular.
- Loose-aggressive (LAG): 30/25 — tough and active.
- Loose-passive (calling station): 45/8 — calls a lot, rarely raises. Value bet more against them.
- Nit: 10/8 — plays very few hands. Steal their blinds and respect their raises.
A big gap between VPIP and PFR means a player calls or limps too often, one of the most common leaks.
Track your own stats
Live, you can estimate VPIP by counting how many hands you play per orbit. Compare your ranges with the starting hand chart, and log your results in the free poker tracker. More terms in the poker glossary.