Dota is the more popular of the two, with 7,532 recorded sessions versus 2. Dota averages more players per lobby (7 vs 1.5), suggesting larger games. Sand Storm Arena lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.7 min on average versus 8.5 min for Dota. Over the past 30 days, Dota has seen more activity.
Dota is more popular, with 7,532 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 2 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 Sand Storm Arena (1.5).
Sand Storm Arena lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.7 min on average versus 8.5 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 (4,554 vs 1). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Dota has been hosted by 448 unique BattleTags and Sand Storm Arena by 1. Dota has the wider host base.