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Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

4.2a vs Dota

Dota is the more popular of the two, with 7,572 recorded sessions versus 2. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 1), suggesting larger games. 4.2a lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.2 min on average versus 8.5 min for Dota. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.

4.2a Dota
Head to Head
Metric4.2aDota
Total sessions27,572
Unique hosts1448
Avg players/lobby17
Avg lobby open time0.2 min 8.5 min
Sessions (30d)24,441
Tracked versions1127
Last hostedJun 15, 2026Jun 15, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 2 mo)
May 26
0
3,725
Jun 26
2
5,209

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing 4.2a and Dota on Warcraft 3

Dota is more popular, with 7,572 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 2 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 4.2a (1).
4.2a lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.2 min on average versus 8.5 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 (4,441 vs 2). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
4.2a has been hosted by 1 unique BattleTags and Dota by 448. Dota has the wider host base.