Dota is the more popular of the two, with 8,346 recorded sessions versus 14. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 1), suggesting larger games. 2.9a1 lobbies fill faster, sitting open 2.7 min on average versus 8.4 min for Dota. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.
Dota is more popular, with 8,346 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 14 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 2.9a1 (1).
2.9a1 lobbies fill faster, sitting open 2.7 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 (4,091 vs 13). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
2.9a1 has been hosted by 3 unique BattleTags and Dota by 457. Dota has the wider host base.