Looking to play some Vanilla WoW and need to find the most populated server out there? We have a whole database of private server information, so we decided to put together a short list of just the most populated realms available so you don’t have to queue for 3 hours just to get in Alterac Valley. We’ve updated this list to be current in 2018!
- Lights Hope: 5000+ Average Population – Vanilla WoW
- Warmane – Outlands: 5000+ Average Population – TBC
- Warmane – Icecrown: 5000+ Average Population – WotLK
- Monster-WoW: 1000+ Average Population – Cataclysm
- Firestorm – Garrosh: 1000+ Average Population – MoP
- Firestorm – Gul’dan: 500+ Average Population – WoD
Vanilla WoW Private Servers
Light’s Hope
Lights Hope was started when in late 2017 a member of the Elysium staff stole the code and then destroyed the Elysium server files and relaunched the realms under the new name Lights Hope. Currently they have two realms online, with Northdale being the freshest server and having the highest population.
Kronos WoW
In second place population wise is Kronos WoW, a long time server with a consistent population ran by a professional team. With the recent release of Kronos III they had the highest population of any Vanilla WoW Server, however that number has been shrinking and they are now back in second place.
Burning Crusade Servers
Warmane – Outland
Warmane’s newly released Outland Burning Crusade realm is by far the most populated server for TBC at this time, offering x5 rates and the following raids: Karazhan, Gruul’s Lair, Magtheridon’s Lair, Serpentshrine Cavern, and Tempest Keep. It runs a back-ported version of their code they developed for their WotLK realms and has a cash shop planned to be open soon as well.
ExcaliburWoW
With an active average population of over 1000 players, Excalibur has been around for years and offers some of the best scripting in the TBC private server scene. The caveat being that they do have a cash shop that allows for buying levels, gear, mounts, you name it. Until recently you could even use vote points for gold, thankfully they changed that which has helped the in game economy.
Wrath of the Lich King Servers
Warmane – Icecrown
Widely criticized as faking the population numbers on their website, you absolutely cannot deny the number of players when you’re online. They have some great scripting and a really solid team of developers which makes it a great choice in conjunction with the population. They do have increased rates at x5 as well as a cash shop for levels, gold, and vanity items.
Dalaran-WoW
With an average population of over 1000 players, it’s generally considered a good alternative for Warmane. They also offer a cash shop with vanity items and levels.
Cataclysm Servers
Monster-WoW – Monster 4.3.4
High rate Cata server with over 1000 players online when averaged, this is the second largest by population. In addition to the x12 rates they have a cash shop with gold, gear, and levels available.
Hades – TwinStar Cataclysm Realm
Released on November 16 to a significant amount of hype, this realm is part of the TwinStar server network. Currently the one of the most populated blizzlike Cataclysm realm averaging a bit less than 1000 players online.
MoP Servers
Firestorm – Garrosh
Boasting more than 1000 players on average on their Mists of Pandaria realm, Firestorm offers a x5 rates PVE realm with a cash shop that includes gear, gold, and levels.
Warmane – Frostwolf
Also offering an average player base of 1000 players or more, they’re neck and neck with Firestorm. Offering x7 experience rates and a cash shop with gear, gold, and levels.
WoD Private Servers
Firestorm – Gul’dan
The highest populated Warlords of Draenor private server includes x5 rates and a cash shop for gear, gold, and levels.
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Warmane Mist of Pandaria is definitely one of the better private servers I’ve played on. the pvp scene there is great, very fun and competitive. SOO pve is also great there.
I keep having issues when trying to play their MoP 🙁 It says to run as an admin if the issue persists, I do, and it persists even more. </3
warmane is garbage nothing but hackers
Warmane is very good. They are constantly checking for hacks and they will ban you if they find you are. You’ll see a red colored post indicating so and so was banned and for what and how long. Serious hacks are banned forever. I’ve been playing it now for a couple months, the Outland TBC server, and it’s a blast! PVP is great and very competitive. Highly recommend!
warmane is the best private server ever existed <3