Realm intelligence

World of Warcraft Realm Population

Population data measured the only way we can verify: active raider counts pulled from Warcraft Logs, cross-referenced with Blizzard's official population tier and queue status. Updated twice daily, with 30-day trend charts per realm. Pick a version below.

Retail

Modern World of Warcraft realms for the current expansion. Population reflects active raiders measured through Warcraft Logs and is paired with Blizzard's official tier and queue status.

Retail
Realms tracked
513
Active raiders
49,077
Top realms
  • Jaedenar · US100
  • Arthas · EU100
  • Mug'thol · US100

Classic Era

Permanent vanilla Classic and Hardcore realms. Population is measured through active raider counts on Warcraft Logs across the Classic Era 40-Man rankings.

Era
Realms tracked
85
Active raiders
6,600
Top realms
  • Dragonfang · EU100
  • Pagle · US100
  • Heartseeker · US100

Classic Anniversary

Classic Anniversary progression realms — Blizzard's fresh-start servers that progress through Classic content tier by tier. Currently raiding The Burning Crusade content (Serpentshrine Cavern / Tempest Keep).

Anniversary
Realms tracked
6
Active raiders
500
Top realms
  • Anniversary · EU100
  • Spineshatter · EU100
  • Thunderstrike · EU100

Season of Discovery

Season of Discovery realms, where Classic content is paired with new runes, raids and seasonal mechanics. Population reflects logged raiders for the current SoD season (Scarlet Enclave tier).

SoD
Realms tracked
14
Active raiders
457
Top realms
  • Wild Growth · US100
  • Crusader Strike · US100
  • Wild Growth · EU100