WC3 TrackerMaps2009 vs Dota
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

2009 vs Dota

Dota is the more popular of the two, with 8,325 recorded sessions versus 3. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 4), suggesting larger games. 2009 lobbies fill faster, sitting open 5.4 min on average versus 8.6 min for Dota. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.

2009 Dota
Head to Head
Metric2009Dota
Total sessions38,325
Unique hosts1457
Avg players/lobby47
Avg lobby open time5.4 min 8.6 min
Sessions (30d)04,132
Tracked versions1173
Last hostedMay 26, 2026Jul 11, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
1
3,725
Jun 26
0
11,463
Jul 26
0
6,099

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing 2009 and Dota on Warcraft 3

Dota is more popular, with 8,325 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 3 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 2009 (4).
2009 lobbies fill faster, sitting open 5.4 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 (4,132 vs 0). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
2009 has been hosted by 1 unique BattleTags and Dota by 457. Dota has the wider host base.