WC3 TrackerMaps1.6 vs Dota
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

1.6 vs Dota

Dota is the more popular of the two, with 8,443 recorded sessions versus 93. Dota averages more players per lobby (6.9 vs 1.7), suggesting larger games. 1.6 lobbies fill faster, sitting open 3 min on average versus 8.4 min for Dota. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.

1.6 Dota
Head to Head
Metric1.6Dota
Total sessions938,443
Unique hosts8457
Avg players/lobby1.76.9
Avg lobby open time3 min 8.4 min
Sessions (30d)42,712
Tracked versions15186
Last hostedJul 23, 2026Jul 24, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
28
3,725
Jun 26
59
11,463
Jul 26
30
132,505

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing 1.6 and Dota on Warcraft 3

Dota is more popular, with 8,443 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 93 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 (6.9) than 1.6 (1.7).
1.6 lobbies fill faster, sitting open 3 min on average versus 8.4 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 (2,712 vs 4). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
1.6 has been hosted by 8 unique BattleTags and Dota by 457. Dota has the wider host base.