Dota is the more popular of the two, with 8,324 recorded sessions versus 23. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 2.6), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike Reforged lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.8 min on average versus 8.6 min for Dota. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.
Comparing Direct Strike Reforged and Dota on Warcraft 3
Dota is more popular, with 8,324 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 23 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 Direct Strike Reforged (2.6).
Direct Strike Reforged lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.8 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 (4,116 vs 8). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike Reforged has been hosted by 7 unique BattleTags and Dota by 457. Dota has the wider host base.