Dota is the more popular of the two, with 8,323 recorded sessions versus 5. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 1.8), suggesting larger games. Crystalshineriver 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.
Comparing Crystalshineriver and Dota on Warcraft 3
Dota is more popular, with 8,323 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 5 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 Crystalshineriver (1.8).
Crystalshineriver 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 (4,139 vs 5). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Crystalshineriver has been hosted by 2 unique BattleTags and Dota by 457. Dota has the wider host base.