WC3 TrackerMapsColonization vs Dota
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Colonization vs Dota

Dota is the more popular of the two, with 8,318 recorded sessions versus 13. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 1.7), suggesting larger games. Colonization lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.9 min on average versus 8.6 min for Dota. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.

Colonization Dota
Head to Head
MetricColonizationDota
Total sessions138,318
Unique hosts2457
Avg players/lobby1.77
Avg lobby open time1.9 min 8.6 min
Sessions (30d)34,122
Tracked versions7173
Last hostedJul 10, 2026Jul 11, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
0
3,725
Jun 26
6
11,463
Jul 26
10
5,911

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Colonization and Dota on Warcraft 3

Dota is more popular, with 8,318 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 13 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 Colonization (1.7).
Colonization lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.9 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 (4,122 vs 3). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Colonization has been hosted by 2 unique BattleTags and Dota by 457. Dota has the wider host base.