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Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Dota vs W

Dota is the more popular of the two, with 8,214 recorded sessions versus 1,523. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 2.2), suggesting larger games. W lobbies fill faster, sitting open 2.2 min on average versus 8.6 min for Dota. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.

Dota W
Head to Head
MetricDotaW
Total sessions8,214 1,523
Unique hosts457 148
Avg players/lobby7 2.2
Avg lobby open time8.6 min2.2 min
Sessions (30d)4,575 239
Tracked versions162389
Last hostedJul 5, 2026Jul 5, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
3,725
485
Jun 26
11,463
1,129
Jul 26
3,106
181

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Dota and W on Warcraft 3

Dota is more popular, with 8,214 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 1,523 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 W (2.2).
W lobbies fill faster, sitting open 2.2 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 (4,575 vs 239). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Dota has been hosted by 457 unique BattleTags and W by 148. Dota has the wider host base.