Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,856 recorded sessions versus 838. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 4.3), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 11.9 min for Hero Pushpub. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Comparing Direct Strike and Hero Pushpub on Warcraft 3
Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,856 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 838 for the other. Popularity can shift over time — WC3 Tracker records live lobby activity across all servers.
Direct Strike has more players per lobby on average (5.2) than Hero Pushpub (4.3).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 11.9 min for Hero Pushpub. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,411 vs 334). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Hero Pushpub by 71. Direct Strike has the wider host base.