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Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Dota vs R4.89

Dota is the more popular of the two, with 8,296 recorded sessions versus 195. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 5.1), suggesting larger games. Dota lobbies fill faster, sitting open 8.6 min on average versus 9.7 min for R4.89. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.

Dota R4.89
Head to Head
MetricDotaR4.89
Total sessions8,296 195
Unique hosts457 30
Avg players/lobby7 5.1
Avg lobby open time8.6 min 9.7 min
Sessions (30d)4,271 1
Tracked versions1691
Last hostedJul 9, 2026Jul 7, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
3,725
138
Jun 26
11,463
27
Jul 26
5,077
1

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Dota and R4.89 on Warcraft 3

Dota is more popular, with 8,296 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 195 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 R4.89 (5.1).
Dota lobbies fill faster, sitting open 8.6 min on average versus 9.7 min for R4.89. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Dota has had more sessions in the last 30 days (4,271 vs 1). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Dota has been hosted by 457 unique BattleTags and R4.89 by 30. Dota has the wider host base.