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Dota vs Forest Expansion

Dota is the more popular of the two, with 8,224 recorded sessions versus 581. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 6.6), suggesting larger games. Dota lobbies fill faster, sitting open 8.6 min on average versus 9.4 min for Forest Expansion. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.

Dota Forest Expansion
Head to Head
MetricDotaForest Expansion
Total sessions8,224 ▲581
Unique hosts457 ▲18
Avg players/lobby7 ▲6.6
Avg lobby open time8.6 min ▲9.4 min
Sessions (30d)4,477 ▲42
Tracked versions16313
Last hostedJul 6, 2026Jul 5, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
3,725
63
Jun 26
11,463
312
Jul 26
3,264
33
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Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Dota and Forest Expansion on Warcraft 3

Dota is more popular, with 8,224 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 581 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 Forest Expansion (6.6).
Dota lobbies fill faster, sitting open 8.6 min on average versus 9.4 min for Forest Expansion. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Dota has had more sessions in the last 30 days (4,477 vs 42). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Dota has been hosted by 457 unique BattleTags and Forest Expansion by 18. Dota has the wider host base.