WC3 TrackerMaps1.8 vs Dota
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

1.8 vs Dota

Dota is the more popular of the two, with 8,227 recorded sessions versus 29. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 2), suggesting larger games. 1.8 lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.8 min on average versus 8.6 min for Dota. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.

1.8 Dota
Head to Head
Metric1.8Dota
Total sessions298,227
Unique hosts4457
Avg players/lobby27
Avg lobby open time0.8 min 8.6 min
Sessions (30d)54,553
Tracked versions8163
Last hostedJul 5, 2026Jul 6, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8
3,725
Jun 26
20
11,463
Jul 26
5
3,344

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing 1.8 and Dota on Warcraft 3

Dota is more popular, with 8,227 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 29 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 1.8 (2).
1.8 lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.8 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 (4,553 vs 5). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
1.8 has been hosted by 4 unique BattleTags and Dota by 457. Dota has the wider host base.