Dota is the more popular of the two, with 8,224 recorded sessions versus 206. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 1.7), suggesting larger games. Northernisles lobbies fill faster, sitting open 2.6 min on average versus 8.6 min for Dota. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.
Dota is more popular, with 8,224 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 206 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 Northernisles (1.7).
Northernisles lobbies fill faster, sitting open 2.6 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 (4,477 vs 78). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Dota has been hosted by 457 unique BattleTags and Northernisles by 75. Dota has the wider host base.