Choosing the right server in World of Warcraft (WoW) is crucial for your gameplay experience. Whether you’re diving into dungeons, conquering raids, or dominating in PvP, the server population significantly impacts your social interactions, economy, and overall enjoyment. As we approach the release of The War Within expansion, understanding server populations is more important than ever.
This page provides a data-driven overview of World of Warcraft server populations for The War Within expansion. The information is meticulously compiled from the Official Blizzard API (for Mythic+ and PvP data) and Warcraft Logs API (for raid logs), ensuring accuracy and reflecting the most current player activity. Updated every 24 hours, this server population list gives you up-to-date insights into realm activity.
Below is a detailed table ranking WoW realms by population, including metrics for raid activity (Logs), Mythic+ participation, PvP engagement, faction balance (Horde/Alliance ratio), and server location details. This information is vital for players looking to transfer characters, start fresh, or simply understand the landscape of WoW servers in The War Within.
# | Realm Name | Logs | Mythic+ | PvP | Horde | Alliance | Ratio | Locale | Timezone |
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1 | Area 52 | 1,361,676 | 7,343 | 6,938 | 5,281 | 2,064 | 72 / 28 | United States | New York |
2 | Illidan | 1,289,153 | 7,039 | 8,075 | 4,865 | 2,177 | 69 / 31 | United States | Chicago |
3 | Stormrage | 1,337,606 | 5,977 | 7,708 | 479 | 5,501 | 8 / 92 | United States | New York |
4 | Tichondrius | 1,191,036 | 4,085 | 23,129 | 2,636 | 1,450 | 65 / 35 | United States | Los Angeles |
5 | Ragnaros | 610,605 | 3,635 | 3,936 | 2,616 | 1,019 | 72 / 28 | Latin America | Chicago |
6 | Frostmourne | 1,001,492 | 3,614 | 5,203 | 451 | 3,163 | 12 / 88 | Oceanic | Melbourne |
7 | Azralon | 607,779 | 2,935 | 3,514 | 2,298 | 637 | 78 / 22 | Brazil | Sao Paulo |
8 | Zul’jin | 771,377 | 2,916 | 2,914 | 1,972 | 944 | 68 / 32 | United States | New York |
9 | Quel’Thalas | 515,737 | 2,898 | 2,804 | 1,279 | 1,619 | 44 / 56 | Latin America | Chicago |
10 | Sargeras | 933,092 | 2,852 | 7,570 | 255 | 2,597 | 9 / 91 | United States | Chicago |
11 | Thrall | 771,369 | 2,583 | 2,221 | 2,001 | 582 | 77 / 23 | United States | New York |
12 | Mal’Ganis | 647,567 | 2,571 | 3,436 | 2,006 | 566 | 78 / 22 | United States | Chicago |
13 | Proudmoore | 753,327 | 2,326 | 2,217 | 319 | 2,008 | 14 / 86 | United States | Los Angeles |
14 | Barthilas | 410,551 | 1,651 | 2,056 | 1,380 | 271 | 84 / 16 | Oceanic | Melbourne |
15 | Bleeding Hollow | 510,690 | 1,412 | 3,309 | 1,064 | 348 | 75 / 25 | United States | New York |
16 | Dalaran | 693,626 | 1,390 | 1,846 | 442 | 948 | 32 / 68 | United States | New York |
17 | Moon Guard | 602,282 | 1,358 | 3,784 | 193 | 1,167 | 14 / 86 | United States | Chicago |
18 | Emerald Dream | 510,225 | 883 | 2,717 | 406 | 478 | 46 / 54 | United States | Chicago |
19 | Hyjal | 305,926 | 858 | 663 | 656 | 202 | 76 / 24 | United States | Los Angeles |
20 | Kel’Thuzad | 419,629 | 796 | 3,327 | 133 | 664 | 17 / 83 | United States | Denver |
21 | Wyrmrest Accord | 475,860 | 765 | 1,093 | 520 | 245 | 68 / 32 | United States | Los Angeles |
22 | Kil’jaeden | 342,015 | 592 | 1,218 | 444 | 148 | 75 / 25 | United States | Los Angeles |
23 | Lightbringer | 261,056 | 564 | 424 | 76 | 488 | 13 / 87 | United States | Los Angeles |
24 | Drakkari | 132,588 | 560 | 784 | 322 | 238 | 57 / 43 | Latin America | Chicago |
25 | Whisperwind | 227,713 | 398 | 277 | 89 | 309 | 22 / 78 | United States | Chicago |
26 | Nemesis | 262,754 | 388 | 1,175 | 87 | 301 | 22 / 78 | Brazil | Sao Paulo |
27 | Nagrand | 432,892 | 377 | 223 | 172 | 205 | 46 / 54 | Oceanic | Melbourne |
28 | Aerie Peak | 206,890 | 332 | 340 | 68 | 264 | 20 / 80 | United States | Los Angeles |
29 | Arthas | 233,412 | 312 | 646 | 256 | 56 | 82 / 18 | United States | New York |
30 | Saurfang | 432,892 | 309 | 292 | 137 | 172 | 44 / 56 | Oceanic | Melbourne |
31 | Khaz’goroth | 370,175 | 294 | 237 | 138 | 157 | 47 / 53 | Oceanic | Melbourne |
32 | Blackrock | 351,504 | 289 | 584 | 215 | 74 | 74 / 26 | United States | Denver |
33 | Aegwynn | 457,196 | 281 | 416 | 151 | 130 | 54 / 46 | United States | Chicago |
34 | Aman’Thul | 370,175 | 257 | 223 | 88 | 170 | 34 / 66 | Oceanic | Melbourne |
35 | Aggramar | 193,890 | 226 | 270 | 77 | 149 | 34 / 66 | United States | Chicago |
36 | Icecrown | 387,122 | 226 | 323 | 104 | 122 | 46 / 54 | United States | Chicago |
37 | Thunderlord | 399,266 | 223 | 291 | 106 | 117 | 48 / 52 | United States | Chicago |
38 | Ner’zhul | 507,212 | 222 | 305 | 127 | 95 | 57 / 43 | United States | Los Angeles |
39 | Bonechewer | 457,196 | 222 | 428 | 136 | 87 | 61 / 39 | United States | Chicago |
40 | Stormreaver | 195,724 | 221 | 357 | 166 | 55 | 75 / 25 | United States | Chicago |
41 | Turalyon | 162,930 | 214 | 170 | 119 | 95 | 56 / 44 | United States | New York |
42 | Destromath | 399,266 | 209 | 311 | 121 | 88 | 58 / 42 | United States | Chicago |
43 | Caelestrasz | 432,892 | 207 | 182 | 90 | 117 | 43 / 57 | Oceanic | Melbourne |
44 | Burning Blade | 387,122 | 197 | 317 | 121 | 76 | 61 / 39 | United States | Chicago |
45 | Daggerspine | 457,196 | 192 | 315 | 116 | 76 | 60 / 40 | United States | Chicago |
46 | Korgath | 507,212 | 186 | 600 | 60 | 126 | 32 / 68 | United States | Los Angeles |
47 | Dath’Remar | 370,175 | 184 | 116 | 68 | 116 | 37 / 63 | Oceanic | Melbourne |
48 | Azshara | 399,266 | 181 | 188 | 99 | 82 | 55 / 45 | United States | Chicago |
49 | Jubei’Thos | 1,001,492 | 173 | 401 | 93 | 80 | 54 / 46 | Oceanic | Melbourne |
50 | Frostwolf | 350,726 | 172 | 307 | 100 | 72 | 58 / 42 | United States | New York |
51 | Darkspear | 285,840 | 172 | 1,200 | 72 | 100 | 42 / 58 | United States | Denver |
52 | Elune | 261,897 | 167 | 162 | 40 | 127 | 24 / 76 | United States | New York |
53 | Argent Dawn | 113,640 | 166 | 73 | 71 | 95 | 43 / 57 | United States | New York |
54 | Cenarius | 507,212 | 165 | 143 | 38 | 127 | 23 / 77 | United States | Los Angeles |
55 | Garrosh | 457,196 | 163 | 203 | 83 | 80 | 51 / 49 | United States | Chicago |
56 | Goldrinn | 166,611 | 163 | 185 | 61 | 102 | 37 / 63 | Brazil | Sao Paulo |
57 | Malfurion | 501,245 | 163 | 171 | 75 | 88 | 46 / 54 | United States | New York |
58 | Earthen Ring | 106,805 | 162 | 81 | 69 | 93 | 43 / 57 | United States | New York |
59 | Black Dragonflight | 379,927 | 159 | 261 | 118 | 41 | 74 / 26 | United States | New York |
60 | Ysera | 161,641 | 158 | 132 | 79 | 79 | 50 / 50 | United States | New York |
61 | Windrunner | 241,105 | 158 | 123 | 40 | 118 | 25 / 75 | United States | Los Angeles |
62 | Hellscream | 274,633 | 156 | 155 | 71 | 85 | 46 / 54 | United States | Chicago |
63 | Trollbane | 501,245 | 155 | 201 | 73 | 82 | 47 / 53 | United States | New York |
64 | Mannoroth | 399,266 | 151 | 406 | 66 | 85 | 44 / 56 | United States | Chicago |
65 | Azgalor | 399,266 | 150 | 212 | 87 | 63 | 58 / 42 | United States | Chicago |
66 | Frostmane | 507,212 | 147 | 298 | 75 | 72 | 51 / 49 | United States | Los Angeles |
67 | Dragonmaw | 388,423 | 147 | 257 | 91 | 56 | 62 / 38 | United States | Los Angeles |
68 | Magtheridon | 148,488 | 146 | 253 | 67 | 79 | 46 / 54 | United States | New York |
69 | Thaurissan | 1,001,492 | 144 | 167 | 105 | 39 | 73 / 27 | Oceanic | Melbourne |
70 | Deathwing | 139,193 | 142 | 253 | 91 | 51 | 64 / 36 | United States | Los Angeles |
71 | Cho’gall | 261,897 | 142 | 239 | 114 | 28 | 80 / 20 | United States | New York |
72 | Burning Legion | 393,823 | 141 | 261 | 87 | 54 | 62 / 38 | United States | Chicago |
73 | Thunderhorn | 393,823 | 140 | 131 | 44 | 96 | 31 / 69 | United States | Chicago |
74 | Skullcrusher | 379,927 | 139 | 316 | 90 | 49 | 65 / 35 | United States | New York |
75 | Khadgar | 259,082 | 139 | 155 | 64 | 75 | 46 / 54 | United States | Chicago |
76 | Gallywix | 103,726 | 139 | 185 | 66 | 73 | 47 / 53 | Brazil | Sao Paulo |
77 | Silvermoon | 469,337 | 139 | 229 | 74 | 65 | 53 / 47 | United States | Los Angeles |
78 | Mug’thol | 388,423 | 137 | 238 | 111 | 26 | 81 / 19 | United States | Los Angeles |
79 | Alleria | 259,082 | 134 | 103 | 25 | 109 | 19 / 81 | United States | Chicago |
80 | Blackhand | 141,546 | 134 | 110 | 67 | 67 | 50 / 50 | United States | Chicago |
81 | Silver Hand | 141,694 | 134 | 42 | 36 | 98 | 27 / 73 | United States | Los Angeles |
82 | Gurubashi | 457,196 | 133 | 148 | 77 | 56 | 58 / 42 | United States | Chicago |
83 | Cenarion Circle | 194,905 | 132 | 85 | 26 | 106 | 20 / 80 | United States | Denver |
84 | Lightning’s Blade | 387,122 | 131 | 225 | 80 | 51 | 61 / 39 | United States | Chicago |
85 | Hakkar | 457,196 | 130 | 178 | 59 | 71 | 45 / 55 | United States | Chicago |
86 | Suramar | 241,105 | 130 | 108 | 38 | 92 | 29 / 71 | United States | Los Angeles |
87 | Fizzcrank | 193,890 | 129 | 120 | 42 | 87 | 33 / 67 | United States | Chicago |
88 | Garona | 387,122 | 129 | 119 | 49 | 80 | 38 / 62 | United States | Chicago |
89 | Laughing Skull | 261,897 | 128 | 224 | 86 | 42 | 67 / 33 | United States | New York |
90 | Azjol-Nerub | 351,504 | 127 | 152 | 41 | 86 | 32 / 68 | United States | Denver |
91 | Sen’jin | 357,269 | 127 | 143 | 86 | 41 | 68 / 32 | United States | Chicago |
92 | Draka | 241,105 | 127 | 130 | 55 | 72 | 43 / 57 | United States | Los Angeles |
93 | Zangarmarsh | 274,633 | 126 | 76 | 38 | 88 | 30 / 70 | United States | Chicago |
94 | Duskwood | 136,598 | 126 | 80 | 54 | 72 | 43 / 57 | United States | New York |
95 | Bloodhoof | 136,598 | 126 | 123 | 62 | 64 | 49 / 51 | United States | New York |
96 | Rexxar | 112,555 | 124 | 100 | 59 | 65 | 48 / 52 | United States | Chicago |
97 | Uldum | 388,423 | 124 | 101 | 50 | 74 | 40 / 60 | United States | Los Angeles |
98 | Nordrassil | 351,504 | 124 | 144 | 43 | 81 | 35 / 65 | United States | Denver |
99 | Moonrunner | 501,245 | 123 | 153 | 33 | 90 | 27 / 73 | United States | New York |
100 | Kargath | 393,823 | 123 | 130 | 44 | 79 | 36 / 64 | United States | Chicago |
101 | Kilrogg | 119,845 | 120 | 79 | 62 | 58 | 52 / 48 | United States | Los Angeles |
102 | Dawnbringer | 228,979 | 118 | 96 | 38 | 80 | 32 / 68 | United States | Chicago |
103 | Blood Furnace | 399,266 | 117 | 240 | 74 | 43 | 63 / 37 | United States | Chicago |
104 | Eldre’Thalas | 388,423 | 116 | 87 | 37 | 79 | 32 / 68 | United States | Los Angeles |
105 | Alexstrasza | 126,779 | 116 | 117 | 42 | 74 | 36 / 64 | United States | Chicago |
106 | Firetree | 350,726 | 115 | 225 | 63 | 52 | 55 / 45 | United States | New York |
107 | Uther | 117,200 | 115 | 91 | 49 | 66 | 43 / 57 | United States | Chicago |
108 | Kul Tiras | 123,307 | 111 | 79 | 46 | 65 | 41 / 59 | United States | Chicago |
109 | Gilneas | 261,897 | 111 | 62 | 38 | 73 | 34 / 66 | United States | New York |
110 | Azuremyst | 228,979 | 110 | 123 | 40 | 70 | 36 / 64 | United States | Chicago |
111 | Doomhammer | 134,885 | 110 | 125 | 29 | 81 | 26 / 74 | United States | Los Angeles |
112 | Stormscale | 350,726 | 110 | 292 | 63 | 47 | 57 / 43 | United States | New York |
113 | Medivh | 259,082 | 108 | 102 | 21 | 87 | 19 / 81 | United States | Chicago |
114 | Feathermoon | 113,977 | 107 | 46 | 60 | 47 | 56 / 44 | United States | Los Angeles |
115 | Akama | 388,423 | 107 | 199 | 62 | 45 | 58 / 42 | United States | Los Angeles |
116 | Madoran | 228,979 | 107 | 81 | 44 | 63 | 41 / 59 | United States | Chicago |
117 | Ghostlands | 501,245 | 105 | 166 | 50 | 55 | 48 / 52 | United States | New York |
118 | Khaz Modan | 351,504 | 105 | 128 | 25 | 80 | 24 / 76 | United States | Denver |
119 | Greymane | 118,612 | 105 | 114 | 29 | 76 | 28 / 72 | United States | Chicago |
120 | Boulderfist | 357,269 | 105 | 284 | 65 | 40 | 62 / 38 | United States | Chicago |
121 | Zuluhed | 379,927 | 103 | 227 | 69 | 34 | 67 / 33 | United States | New York |
122 | Shadowsong | 469,337 | 103 | 137 | 38 | 65 | 37 / 63 | United States | Los Angeles |
123 | Bloodscalp | 357,269 | 102 | 156 | 68 | 34 | 67 / 33 | United States | Chicago |
124 | Gorefiend | 274,633 | 100 | 241 | 73 | 27 | 73 / 27 | United States | Chicago |
125 | Malygos | 387,122 | 100 | 113 | 23 | 78 | 23 / 77 | United States | Chicago |
126 | Crushridge | 240,883 | 99 | 183 | 57 | 42 | 58 / 42 | United States | Chicago |
127 | Lothar | 501,245 | 95 | 132 | 32 | 63 | 34 / 66 | United States | New York |
128 | Antonidas | 388,423 | 93 | 108 | 25 | 68 | 27 / 73 | United States | Los Angeles |
129 | Spirestone | 350,726 | 93 | 225 | 42 | 51 | 45 / 55 | United States | New York |
130 | Eonar | 379,927 | 93 | 148 | 44 | 49 | 47 / 53 | United States | New York |
131 | Shattered Hand | 139,280 | 92 | 137 | 61 | 31 | 66 / 34 | United States | Los Angeles |
132 | Grizzly Hills | 501,245 | 91 | 98 | 26 | 65 | 29 / 71 | United States | New York |
133 | Shadowmoon | 123,204 | 89 | 165 | 50 | 39 | 56 / 44 | United States | Chicago |
134 | Kael’thas | 501,245 | 89 | 95 | 32 | 57 | 36 / 64 | United States | New York |
135 | Exodar | 259,082 | 88 | 94 | 24 | 64 | 27 / 73 | United States | Chicago |
136 | Perenolde | 507,212 | 88 | 60 | 27 | 61 | 31 / 69 | United States | Los Angeles |
137 | Stonemaul | 357,269 | 87 | 136 | 42 | 45 | 48 / 52 | United States | Chicago |
138 | Shandris | 104,414 | 86 | 61 | 40 | 46 | 47 / 53 | United States | Los Angeles |
139 | Nazjatar | 399,266 | 86 | 128 | 39 | 47 | 45 / 55 | United States | Chicago |
140 | Draenor | 120,916 | 86 | 107 | 19 | 68 | 22 / 78 | United States | Los Angeles |
141 | Ravencrest | 131,898 | 85 | 105 | 30 | 55 | 35 / 65 | United States | Chicago |
142 | Dreadmaul | 1,001,492 | 84 | 177 | 46 | 38 | 55 / 45 | Oceanic | Melbourne |
143 | Durotan | 161,641 | 84 | 71 | 36 | 48 | 43 / 57 | United States | New York |
144 | Llane | 110,493 | 84 | 57 | 23 | 61 | 27 / 73 | United States | New York |
145 | Shadow Council | 194,905 | 82 | 76 | 30 | 52 | 37 / 63 | United States | Denver |
146 | Quel’dorei | 357,269 | 81 | 129 | 36 | 45 | 44 / 56 | United States | Chicago |
147 | Alterac Mountains | 232,315 | 81 | 152 | 38 | 43 | 47 / 53 | United States | New York |
148 | Skywall | 469,337 | 81 | 118 | 27 | 54 | 33 / 67 | United States | Los Angeles |
149 | Arathor | 240,883 | 80 | 113 | 31 | 49 | 39 / 61 | United States | Chicago |
150 | Shu’halo | 116,695 | 79 | 68 | 37 | 42 | 47 / 53 | United States | Chicago |
151 | Arygos | 110,493 | 79 | 93 | 24 | 55 | 30 / 70 | United States | New York |
152 | Korialstrasz | 388,423 | 79 | 93 | 23 | 56 | 29 / 71 | United States | Los Angeles |
153 | Echo Isles | 120,916 | 78 | 47 | 22 | 56 | 28 / 72 | United States | Los Angeles |
154 | Terenas | 469,337 | 76 | 107 | 22 | 54 | 29 / 71 | United States | Los Angeles |
155 | Wildhammer | 274,633 | 76 | 178 | 49 | 27 | 64 / 36 | United States | Chicago |
156 | Norgannon | 393,823 | 73 | 83 | 27 | 46 | 37 / 63 | United States | Chicago |
157 | Anvilmar | 232,315 | 73 | 100 | 16 | 57 | 22 / 78 | United States | New York |
158 | Tanaris | 118,612 | 72 | 77 | 30 | 42 | 42 / 58 | United States | Chicago |
159 | Eredar | 274,633 | 70 | 126 | 40 | 30 | 57 / 43 | United States | Chicago |
160 | Scarlet Crusade | 113,977 | 69 | 58 | 12 | 57 | 17 / 83 | United States | Los Angeles |
161 | Steamwheedle Cartel | 111,514 | 69 | 23 | 24 | 45 | 35 / 65 | United States | Chicago |
162 | Drenden | 240,883 | 69 | 95 | 14 | 55 | 20 / 80 | United States | Chicago |
163 | Muradin | 351,504 | 69 | 76 | 24 | 45 | 35 / 65 | United States | Denver |
164 | Velen | 379,927 | 69 | 130 | 35 | 34 | 51 / 49 | United States | New York |
165 | Gnomeregan | 501,245 | 68 | 103 | 25 | 43 | 37 / 63 | United States | New York |
166 | Blade’s Edge | 393,823 | 68 | 191 | 32 | 36 | 47 / 53 | United States | Chicago |
167 | Bronzebeard | 104,414 | 67 | 76 | 14 | 53 | 21 / 79 | United States | Los Angeles |
168 | Dragonblight | 115,347 | 67 | 58 | 35 | 32 | 52 / 48 | United States | Los Angeles |
169 | Hydraxis | 469,337 | 66 | 117 | 29 | 37 | 44 / 56 | United States | Los Angeles |
170 | Misha | 112,555 | 66 | 98 | 18 | 48 | 27 / 73 | United States | Chicago |
171 | Uldaman | 131,898 | 65 | 24 | 30 | 35 | 46 / 54 | United States | Chicago |
172 | Staghelm | 228,979 | 64 | 82 | 20 | 44 | 31 / 69 | United States | Chicago |
173 | Archimonde | 393,823 | 64 | 153 | 42 | 22 | 66 / 34 | United States | Chicago |
174 | Bladefist | 123,307 | 63 | 102 | 28 | 35 | 44 / 56 | United States | Chicago |
175 | Borean Tundra | 469,337 | 63 | 57 | 23 | 40 | 37 / 63 | United States | Los Angeles |
176 | Undermine | 232,315 | 63 | 97 | 23 | 40 | 37 / 63 | United States | New York |
177 | Malorne | 350,726 | 63 | 110 | 45 | 18 | 71 / 29 | United States | New York |
178 | Twisting Nether | 170,679 | 62 | 136 | 31 | 31 | 50 / 50 | United States | Chicago |
179 | Runetotem | 117,200 | 62 | 88 | 27 | 35 | 44 / 56 | United States | Chicago |
180 | Agamaggan | 393,823 | 61 | 134 | 34 | 27 | 56 / 44 | United States | Chicago |
181 | Scilla | 379,927 | 61 | 89 | 24 | 37 | 39 / 61 | United States | New York |
182 | Dentarg | 227,713 | 61 | 63 | 28 | 33 | 46 / 54 | United States | Chicago |
183 | Nathrezim | 240,883 | 59 | 111 | 41 | 18 | 69 / 31 | United States | Chicago |
184 | Blackwater Raiders | 194,905 | 58 | 58 | 29 | 29 | 50 / 50 | United States | Denver |
185 | Dunemaul | 357,269 | 58 | 141 | 45 | 13 | 78 / 22 | United States | Chicago |
186 | Dark Iron | 139,280 | 57 | 123 | 39 | 18 | 68 / 32 | United States | Los Angeles |
187 | Rivendare | 350,726 | 57 | 85 | 27 | 30 | 47 / 53 | United States | New York |
188 | Nazgrel | 121,453 | 57 | 39 | 19 | 38 | 33 / 67 | United States | Chicago |
189 | Fenris | 115,347 | 56 | 60 | 15 | 41 | 27 / 73 | United States | Los Angeles |
190 | Eitrigg | 116,695 | 55 | 52 | 18 | 37 | 33 / 67 | United States | Chicago |
191 | Executus | 139,193 | 54 | 88 | 34 | 20 | 63 / 37 | United States | Los Angeles |
192 | Thorium Brotherhood | 141,694 | 54 | 24 | 19 | 35 | 35 / 65 | United States | Los Angeles |
193 | Maiev | 357,269 | 54 | 119 | 33 | 21 | 61 / 39 | United States | Chicago |
194 | Vek’nilash | 121,453 | 53 | 55 | 18 | 35 | 34 / 66 | United States | Chicago |
195 | Farstriders | 141,694 | 53 | 43 | 20 | 33 | 38 / 62 | United States | Los Angeles |
196 | Maelstrom | 170,679 | 52 | 103 | 39 | 13 | 75 / 25 | United States | Chicago |
197 | Cairne | 507,212 | 51 | 67 | 26 | 25 | 51 / 49 | United States | Los Angeles |
198 | Baelgun | 134,885 | 51 | 90 | 18 | 33 | 35 / 65 | United States | Los Angeles |
199 | Anub’arak | 240,883 | 50 | 49 | 30 | 20 | 60 / 40 | United States | Chicago |
200 | Lightninghoof | 170,679 | 50 | 111 | 28 | 22 | 56 / 44 | United States | Chicago |
201 | Darrowmere | 241,105 | 49 | 56 | 18 | 31 | 37 / 63 | United States | Los Angeles |
202 | Gundrak | 1,001,492 | 48 | 142 | 26 | 22 | 54 / 46 | Oceanic | Melbourne |
203 | Mok’Nathal | 469,337 | 48 | 94 | 21 | 27 | 44 / 56 | United States | Los Angeles |
204 | The Forgotten Coast | 232,315 | 48 | 136 | 29 | 19 | 60 / 40 | United States | New York |
205 | Vashj | 350,726 | 48 | 218 | 25 | 23 | 52 / 48 | United States | New York |
206 | Onyxia | 387,122 | 47 | 96 | 31 | 16 | 66 / 34 | United States | Chicago |
207 | Altar of Storms | 148,488 | 46 | 172 | 26 | 20 | 57 / 43 | United States | New York |
208 | Spinebreaker | 274,633 | 46 | 143 | 29 | 17 | 63 / 37 | United States | Chicago |
209 | Sisters of Elune | 194,905 | 45 | 31 | 24 | 21 | 53 / 47 | United States | Denver |
210 | Smolderthorn | 240,883 | 42 | 77 | 31 | 11 | 74 / 26 | United States | Chicago |
211 | Andorhal | 379,927 | 40 | 129 | 19 | 21 | 48 / 52 | United States | New York |
212 | Kirin Tor | 111,514 | 40 | 47 | 13 | 27 | 33 / 67 | United States | Chicago |
213 | Winterhoof | 119,845 | 40 | 37 | 15 | 25 | 38 / 62 | United States | Los Angeles |
214 | Terokkar | 126,779 | 40 | 61 | 15 | 25 | 38 / 62 | United States | Chicago |
215 | Galakrond | 141,546 | 39 | 56 | 20 | 19 | 51 / 49 | United States | Chicago |
216 | Tol Barad | 262,754 | 39 | 93 | 13 | 26 | 33 / 67 | Brazil | Sao Paulo |
217 | Drak’thul | 469,337 | 39 | 101 | 15 | 24 | 38 / 62 | United States | Los Angeles |
218 | Ursin | 379,927 | 39 | 71 | 20 | 19 | 51 / 49 | United States | New York |
219 | Warsong | 232,315 | 38 | 116 | 20 | 18 | 53 / 47 | United States | New York |
220 | The Venture Co | 170,679 | 37 | 44 | 28 | 9 | 76 / 24 | United States | Chicago |
221 | Ysondre | 148,488 | 37 | 76 | 23 | 14 | 62 / 38 | United States | New York |
222 | Nesingwary | 121,453 | 37 | 58 | 14 | 23 | 38 / 62 | United States | Chicago |
223 | Kalecgos | 139,193 | 36 | 57 | 26 | 10 | 72 / 28 | United States | Los Angeles |
224 | Ravenholdt | 170,679 | 36 | 86 | 18 | 18 | 50 / 50 | United States | Chicago |
225 | The Scryers | 113,640 | 36 | 39 | 18 | 18 | 50 / 50 | United States | New York |
226 | Lethon | 123,204 | 35 | 72 | 19 | 16 | 54 / 46 | United States | Chicago |
227 | Gul’dan | 379,927 | 34 | 84 | 24 | 10 | 71 / 29 | United States | New York |
228 | Demon Soul | 139,280 | 33 | 127 | 17 | 16 | 52 / 48 | United States | Los Angeles |
229 | The Underbog | 393,823 | 33 | 113 | 22 | 11 | 67 / 33 | United States | Chicago |
230 | Tortheldrin | 507,212 | 32 | 57 | 19 | 13 | 59 / 41 | United States | Los Angeles |
231 | Shattered Halls | 139,193 | 32 | 63 | 13 | 19 | 41 / 59 | United States | Los Angeles |
232 | Drak’Tharon | 350,726 | 32 | 74 | 16 | 16 | 50 / 50 | United States | New York |
233 | Auchindoun | 261,897 | 30 | 71 | 21 | 9 | 70 / 30 | United States | New York |
234 | Gorgonnash | 232,315 | 29 | 84 | 16 | 13 | 55 / 45 | United States | New York |
235 | Garithos | 240,883 | 27 | 44 | 11 | 16 | 41 / 59 | United States | Chicago |
236 | Dethecus | 123,204 | 26 | 45 | 14 | 12 | 54 / 46 | United States | Chicago |
237 | Coilfang | 139,280 | 25 | 41 | 11 | 14 | 44 / 56 | United States | Los Angeles |
238 | Sentinels | 111,514 | 23 | 33 | 11 | 12 | 48 / 52 | United States | Chicago |
239 | Dalvengyr | 139,280 | 23 | 47 | 8 | 15 | 35 / 65 | United States | Los Angeles |
240 | Detheroc | 123,204 | 22 | 32 | 19 | 3 | 86 / 14 | United States | Chicago |
241 | Chromaggus | 240,883 | 22 | 23 | 8 | 14 | 36 / 64 | United States | Chicago |
242 | Anetheron | 148,488 | 20 | 52 | 9 | 11 | 45 / 55 | United States | New York |
243 | Haomarush | 123,204 | 19 | 54 | 9 | 10 | 47 / 53 | United States | Chicago |
244 | Jaedenar | 393,823 | 18 | 64 | 11 | 7 | 61 / 39 | United States | Chicago |
245 | Blackwing Lair | 123,204 | 17 | 30 | 10 | 7 | 59 / 41 | United States | Chicago |
246 | Balnazzar | 232,315 | 12 | 43 | 5 | 7 | 42 / 58 | United States | New York |
Total | 80,836,175 | 84,806 | 134,188 | 42,770 | 42,056 | 42 / 58 |
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Understanding WoW Server Population Data for The War Within
This server population table is designed to give you a clear picture of realm activity in World of Warcraft. Let’s break down what each column represents to help you interpret the data and make informed decisions about your server choice:
- Realm Name: The name of the World of Warcraft server.
- Logs: This column reflects raid activity on the server, derived from Warcraft Logs API. Higher numbers generally indicate a more active raiding community.
- Mythic+: Data from the Blizzard API, showing the number of unique players engaging in Mythic+ dungeons. A higher number suggests a more vibrant and competitive dungeon scene.
- PvP: Also from the Blizzard API, this represents the number of players participating in rated PvP activities. Higher numbers point to a more active and competitive PvP environment.
- Horde/Alliance: These columns estimate the active player count for each faction on the server. This is crucial for players who prefer a specific faction or desire a balanced faction ratio.
- Ratio: The Horde to Alliance ratio, providing a quick view of the faction balance. A 50/50 ratio is considered balanced, while skewed ratios can impact gameplay depending on your faction preference.
- Locale: Indicates the primary geographical region for the server, helping players find servers that cater to their language and community.
- Timezone: The server’s timezone, important for coordinating with guilds and playing during preferred hours.
Top and Bottom WoW Servers: Highlights for The War Within
Looking at the data, several realms stand out at the top in terms of overall activity:
- Area 52 & Illidan: Consistently topping the charts, these US realms are known for their high populations and active raiding and Mythic+ scenes, particularly for Horde players.
- Stormrage: A dominant Alliance realm in the US, Stormrage boasts a massive population and thriving PvE community.
- Tichondrius: While showing strong overall activity, Tichondrius stands out with an exceptionally high PvP engagement, making it a prime choice for PvP enthusiasts in the US.
- Frostmourne: The leading Oceanic realm, Frostmourne is known for its large population and active participation across all content types, favoring the Alliance faction.
Conversely, towards the bottom of the list, you’ll find realms with lower populations. These realms might be appealing to players seeking a quieter, more community-focused experience, or those looking to avoid long queue times. However, it’s important to consider that lower populations can also mean a less robust in-game economy and fewer opportunities for group content.
Choosing the Right Server for You in WoW: The War Within
Selecting the ideal WoW server depends on your personal preferences and playstyle. Here are key factors to consider when using this server population data:
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Playstyle:
- Raiding (PvE): For raiders, prioritize realms with high “Logs” activity. Area 52, Illidan, and Stormrage are strong contenders.
- Mythic+ Dungeons (PvE): Realms with high “Mythic+” numbers, like Area 52 and Illidan, suggest a lively dungeon community.
- PvP: If PvP is your focus, Tichondrius’s exceptionally high PvP activity makes it a standout choice.
- RP (Roleplaying): While not directly measured here, realms like Moon Guard and Wyrmrest Accord are known RP servers, though population data can still indicate general activity levels.
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Faction Preference: Consider the “Horde” and “Alliance” populations and “Ratio.” If you strongly prefer one faction, choose a realm where that faction is well-represented or balanced.
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Locale and Timezone: Select a realm with a locale and timezone that matches your own for optimal ping and convenient playtime coordination.
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Population Size:
- High Population: Offers a vibrant economy, abundant groups, and active communities but may have queues during peak times.
- Medium Population: A good balance, providing a healthy player base without the extreme congestion of high-pop realms.
- Low Population: Can offer a more intimate community and easier access to resources but might have a less active market and fewer group-finding opportunities.
Stay Updated on WoW Server Populations
Server populations in World of Warcraft can shift, especially with the launch of new expansions like The War Within. Regularly checking this updated server population list will help you stay informed and make the best server choice for your ongoing adventures in Azeroth. Remember to revisit this page as the expansion approaches and after launch to observe any population shifts and realm dynamics.
Last updated: January 25, 2025
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