WC3 TrackerMaps2.6 vs Dota
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

2.6 vs Dota

Dota is the more popular of the two, with 8,249 recorded sessions versus 436. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 2), suggesting larger games. 2.6 lobbies fill faster, sitting open 2.1 min on average versus 8.6 min for Dota. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.

2.6 Dota
Head to Head
Metric2.6Dota
Total sessions4368,249
Unique hosts47457
Avg players/lobby27
Avg lobby open time2.1 min 8.6 min
Sessions (30d)1084,579
Tracked versions17165
Last hostedJul 6, 2026Jul 6, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
60
3,725
Jun 26
391
11,463
Jul 26
96
3,595

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing 2.6 and Dota on Warcraft 3

Dota is more popular, with 8,249 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 436 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 2.6 (2).
2.6 lobbies fill faster, sitting open 2.1 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 (4,579 vs 108). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
2.6 has been hosted by 47 unique BattleTags and Dota by 457. Dota has the wider host base.