Dota is the more popular of the two, with 8,221 recorded sessions versus 6. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 2.8), suggesting larger games. Dota lobbies fill faster, sitting open 8.6 min on average versus 17.2 min for Hero Wars Mater. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.
Dota is more popular, with 8,221 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 6 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 Hero Wars Mater (2.8).
Dota lobbies fill faster, sitting open 8.6 min on average versus 17.2 min for Hero Wars Mater. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Dota has had more sessions in the last 30 days (4,655 vs 5). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Dota has been hosted by 457 unique BattleTags and Hero Wars Mater by 2. Dota has the wider host base.