WC3 TrackerMaps1.42 vs Dota
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

1.42 vs Dota

Dota is the more popular of the two, with 8,153 recorded sessions versus 10. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 1), suggesting larger games. 1.42 lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.5 min on average versus 8.6 min for Dota. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.

1.42 Dota
Head to Head
Metric1.42Dota
Total sessions108,153
Unique hosts1448
Avg players/lobby17
Avg lobby open time0.5 min 8.6 min
Sessions (30d)94,487
Tracked versions2157
Last hostedJul 1, 2026Jul 4, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
0
3,725
Jun 26
1
11,463
Jul 26
9
2,063

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing 1.42 and Dota on Warcraft 3

Dota is more popular, with 8,153 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 10 for the other. Popularity can shift over time — WC3 Tracker records live lobby activity across all servers.
Dota has more players per lobby on average (7) than 1.42 (1).
1.42 lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.5 min on average versus 8.6 min for Dota. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Dota has had more sessions in the last 30 days (4,487 vs 9). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
1.42 has been hosted by 1 unique BattleTags and Dota by 448. Dota has the wider host base.