We’re looking at which classes currently dominate in World of Warcraft on live servers!
Class Popularity at Max Level
The latest data from Data for Azeroth reveals the current class distribution at max level across all players. Here’s how each class stacks up:
- Paladin – 12.3%
- Druid – 10.7%
- Hunter – 9.7%
- Shaman – 8.6%
- Warrior – 8.3%
- Priest – 7.7%
- Mage – 7.6%
- Death Knight – 7.4%
- Demon Hunter – 7.2%
- Warlock – 6.5%
- Monk – 6.0%
- Rogue – 4.4%
- Evoker – 3.5%
Here’s a visual taken from Data for Azeroth with the current rankings.

Analysis
Paladins are the most represented class, siting at 12.3% of all max-level characters. Druids follow closely at 10.7%, just 1.6% behind Paladins. Hunters take the third spot with 9.7% representation. Shamans come in at 8.6%, just ahead of Warriors who sit at 8.3% behind Shamans. Priest lands at 7.7%, barely ahead of Mages at 7.6%.
Death Knights make up 7.4% of the max-level population with Demon Hunters just behind at 7.2%. Warlocks hold 6.5% while Monks are at 6.0%.
At the bottom, we’ve got Rogues with just 4.4% and Evokers sitting at 3.5%, as the least played class at max level!