Discover the most popular classes right now in World of Warcraft!
Today, we’re looking at the most popular classes based on the data from Data for Azeroth. However, instead of focusing on max-level 80 characters or mains, we’re focusing on all classes across all levels, including alts.
Class Popularity Rankings by Player Data
- Hunter: 10.3%
- Druid: 10.3%
- Paladin: 10.1%
- Warrior: 9.0%
- Mage: 8.2%
- Priest: 7.4%
- Shaman: 7.3%
- Demon Hunter: 7.2%
- Warlock: 7.1%
- Death Knight: 7.0%
- Rogue: 6.3%
- Monk: 6.2%
- Evoker: 3.7%
Here’s a snapshot taken on January 2, 2025, from Data for Azeroth.
Analysis
Tied for first place with 10.3% each, we’ve got Hunter and Druid! Close behind at 10.1% is Paladin, just 0.2% shy of the top spot. At 9.0%, Warrior comes in fourth, trailing Paladin by 1.1%.
Mage secures fifth place with 8.2%, 0.8% lower than Warrior. Following Mage is Priest, holding 7.4%, just 0.8% behind. Shaman is narrowly behind Priest at 7.3%, with only a 0.1% difference.
Demon Hunter stands at 7.2%, falling short of Shaman by 0.1%. Next, Warlock lands at 7.1%, just 0.1% behind Demon Hunter. Death Knight is similarly close, with 7.0%.
Dropping further, Rogue holds 6.3%, 0.7% behind Death Knight, and Monk follows at 6.2%, only 0.1% behind Rogue. At the bottom, Evoker trails significantly with 3.7%, a full 2.5% behind Monk.
