WC3 TrackerMaps2005 vs Dota
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

2005 vs Dota

Dota is the more popular of the two, with 8,323 recorded sessions versus 249. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 1.6), suggesting larger games. 2005 lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.1 min on average versus 8.6 min for Dota. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.

2005 Dota
Head to Head
Metric2005Dota
Total sessions2498,323
Unique hosts41457
Avg players/lobby1.67
Avg lobby open time1.1 min 8.6 min
Sessions (30d)2244,139
Tracked versions5173
Last hostedJul 11, 2026Jul 11, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
142
3,725
Jun 26
403
11,463
Jul 26
267
6,059

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing 2005 and Dota on Warcraft 3

Dota is more popular, with 8,323 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 249 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 2005 (1.6).
2005 lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.1 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 (4,139 vs 224). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
2005 has been hosted by 41 unique BattleTags and Dota by 457. Dota has the wider host base.