World of Warcraft Classic server populations (April 2023)

PvP is not enabled on these servers unless you choose to turn it on manually, and then you’ll only be able to attack other players or NPCs that also have PvP enabled. If you’re just looking to enjoy the leveling experience without the hassle of being attacked by players of the opposing faction, a normal server is the best choice.

WoW Classic servers: Complete WoW Classic server list for every region and timezone

As expected, the WoW Classic servers have been rather busy since launch, with some crazy login queues happening on some of the busier WoW Classic servers. While this certainly bodes well for WoW Classic’s future – Blizzard is pretty clear in this statement that it’s looking at the bigger picture. The population of some realms on the WoW Classic server list may be off-putting if you’re thinking of jumping in to see what all the fuss is about, but worry not because we’ve got all of the WoW Classic servers here so you can see which is the best fit for you.

As we approach the two-week mark since Classic launched, queues have calmed down quite considerably for most servers, though you can still expect to see moderate queues in the evenings and at weekends. But aside from a server’s population, there are a couple of other things you should take into account when choosing where to create your new character.

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If you enjoy open-world PvP and you don’t mind the possibility of your leveling being disrupted by the opposing faction, then a PvP server is likely your thing. But if you’d rather play it safe, normal realms require you to manually turn on PvP mode if you want to pick a fight. You can also choose a roleplaying (RP) server if you like to get into character and immerse yourself in the world and rich history that Azeroth has to offer.

Before you make your final decision, it might be worthwhile heading over to AvoidStreamers.com to see which servers some of the bigger streamers have made their home. While it might be cool to see Preach or Asmongold while you’re out and about in Azeroth, these servers are likely to be the most heavily populated. These include Faerlina (NA), Pagle (NA) and Shazzrah (EU).

WoW Classic servers: Normal

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PvP is not enabled on these servers unless you choose to turn it on manually, and then you’ll only be able to attack other players or NPCs that also have PvP enabled. If you’re just looking to enjoy the leveling experience without the hassle of being attacked by players of the opposing faction, a normal server is the best choice.

EU:
Mirage Raceway (English)
Nethergarde Keep (English)
Pyrewood Village (English)
Auberdine (French)
Everlook (German)
Razorfen (German)
Lakeshire (German)
Chromie (Russian)

US:
Ashkandi (Eastern)
Atiesh (Pacific)
Azuresong (Pacific)
Mankrik (Eastern)
Myzrael (Pacific)
Old Blanchy (Pacific)
Pagle (Eastern)
Westfall (Eastern)
Windseeker (Eastern)

Oceanic:
Remulos (Australian Eastern Time)

WoW Classic servers: PvP

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You’ll automatically be flagged for PvP on these servers and can attack (or be attacked!) by other players. If you enjoy PvP and/or planning on leveling with friends who do, a PvP realm may be a good fit.

The busiest servers (largely thanks to streamers) and ones that you really want to avoid are Shazzrah (EU) and Faerlina (US).

EU:
Ashbringer (English)
Bloodfang (English)
Dreadmist (English)
Firemaw (English)
Flamelash (English)
Gandling (English)
Gehennas (English)
Golemagg (English)
Judgement (English)
Mograine (English)
Noggenfogger (English)
Razorgore (English)
Shazzrah (English)
Skullflame (English)
Stonespine (English)
Ten Storms (English)
Amnennar (French)
Sulfuron (French)
Finkle (French)
Lucifron (German)
Venoxis (German)
Patchwerk (German)
Dragon’s Call (German)
Transcendence (German)
Flamegor (Russian)
Wyrmthalak (Russian)
Rhok’delar (Russian)

US:
Anathema (Pacific)
Bigglesworth (Pacific)
Benediction (Eastern)
Blaumeux (Pacific)
Faerlina (Eastern)
Fairbanks (Pacific)
Herrod (Eastern)
Incendius (Eastern)
Kirtonos (Eastern)
Kurinaxx (Pacific)
Kromcrush (Eastern)
Netherwind (Eastern)
Rattlegore (Pacific)
Skeram (Eastern)
Smolderweb (Pacific)
Stalagg (Eastern)
Sulfuras (Eastern)
Thalnos (Eastern)
Thunderfury (Pacific)
Whitemane (Pacific)

Oceanic:
Arugal (Australian Eastern Time)
Felstriker (Australian Eastern Time)
Yojamba (Australian Eastern Time)

WoW Classic servers: Roleplay

Roleplaying servers are for players that really want to immerse themselves into the game and, well, roleplay. Even if you’re not into RP yourself, there’s something really wholesome about seeing players interact with each as they play out their character’s day to day life while the rest of us are frantically trying to reach max level.

EU:
Hydraxian Waterlords – Normal (English)
Zandalar Tribe – PvP (English)

US:
Bloodsail Buccaneers – Normal (Eastern)
Deviant Delight – PvP (Eastern)
Grobbulus – PvP (Pacific)

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World of Warcraft Classic server populations (April 2023)

World of Warcraft Classic is a return to a time when the MMO first launched. If you want to revisit World of Warcraft’s base game, the Classic gameplay is exactly what you need, and you’ll be able to play through it and the upcoming expansions when they release. Because World of Warcraft Classic has a smaller playerbase than the main MMO, you want to make sure you pick a server with a decent-sized player base.

All World of Warcraft Classic server populations

We’ve gathered up all of the population numbers for World of Warcraft classic using information posted by IronForge.pro. While these numbers are not the official ones, they give you a decent idea of how many players you can expect to see on the Classic servers and what allegiance reigns supreme on the server.

Server	Alliance	Horde	Total
Arugal	3,424	10,379	13,803
Ashkandi	985	5,271	6,256
Atiesh	9,858	1,431	11,289
Auberdine	6,180	3,550	9,730
Azuresong	72	0	72
Benediction	24,131	0	24,131
Bloodsail Buccaneers	1,294	419	1,713
Earthshaker	10,135	68	10,203
Everlook	12,036	235	12,271
Faerlina	26	21,179	21,205
Firemaw	15,935	10	15,945
Gehennas	90	27,927	28,017
Golemagg	94	18,088	18,182
Grobbulus	8,989	9,043	18,032
Lakeshire	7,880	801	8,681
Mandokir	1,109	2,064	3,173
Mankrik	135	13,860	13,995
Mirage Raceway	7,849	3,336	11,215
Mograine	34	10,329	10,363
Nethergarde Keep	3,388	2,025	5,413
Old Blanchy	3,651	1,567	5,218
Pagle	17,029	103	18,149
Pyrewood Village	10,607	169	10,776
Razorfen	2,358	5,641	7,999
Remulos	2,290	50	2,340
Sulfuras	118	5,714	5,832
Sulfuron	2,975	6,680	9,655
Transcendence	1	27	28
Venoxis	52	17,144	17,196
Westfall	54	6,338	6,392
Whitemane	84	18,630	18,714
Windseeker	2,088	2,199	4,287
Пламегор	6,865	12,043	18,908
伊弗斯	N/A	N/A	N/A
哈霍兰	N/A	N/A	N/A
娅尔罗	N/A	N/A	N/A
寒冰之王	N/A	N/A	N/A
席瓦莱恩	N/A	N/A	N/A
怒炉	N/A	N/A	N/A
比斯巨兽	N/A	N/A	N/A
瑪拉頓	N/A	N/A	N/A
维克尼拉斯	N/A	N/A	N/A

Not all of the information is available. Some of the European and Chinese servers are missing. We will update this list with that information if we receive it.

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Zack Palm is the Senior Writer of Gamepur and has spent over five years covering video games, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Oregon State University. He spends his free time biking, running tabletop campaigns, and listening to heavy metal. His primary game beats are Pokémon Go, Destiny 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and any newly released title, and he finds it difficult to pull away from Star Wars game.