Breakfast topic: Thottbot vs. Allakhazam vs. Wowhead
by Elizabeth Wachowski 
Jun 1st 2007 at 8:02AM
Really, the question says it all. The three big WOW quest/item information clearinghouses are engaged in a fierce competition for the hearts and minds of players. Thottbot stalwarts tout their status as the simplest WOW site, with the most comments and pictures. Allakhazam is the oldest, dating back from Everquest days. And devotees of Wowhead, the new kid on the block, say theirs is smarter, cleaner, and free from the influence of gold sellers.
I used to use Thottbot, but soon grew tired of listening to inane arguments about who should get what loot. I switched to Wowhead after BC, when it became more than just a talent calculator site. I like that most of the comments are intelligent and helpful, that the site is easy to navigate, and that it's not linked to any goldselling companies. I love Wowhead, even if it does sound vaguely pornographic.
What site do you use for your WOW information? Or do you prefer to remain, as it were, spoiler-free?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
nav Jun 1st 2007 8:13AM
Thottbot's just too cluttered (and the mess they made of disenchantment stuff put me right off it), and I never really got to grips with Allakhazam. Wowhead is by far the best, although there's some annoying glitch that makes it hard to open items in a background tab in Safari without the main page switching too.
mindrazor Jun 1st 2007 8:16AM
I always try to figure everything out on my own, but sometimes the quest givers info is just not enough. In those situations, I usually hit Wowhead first, but I have used them all from time to time. I suppose WH is my favorite though.
solidsnake13 Jun 1st 2007 8:17AM
Wowhead, definitely. Barely any ads.
John Jun 1st 2007 8:19AM
1) never used allakhazam
2) i prefer the information on thottbot, but i prefer the layout on wowhead. mainly, i think the WoW interface tends to usually be a little darker, softer, more subdued, etc. and when you alt-tab over to thottbot, that bright white can be really glaring, especially in a dark room late at night. i love the dark gray of wowhead, and the way it's organized, but the comments and info just aren't there as much as thottbot. thottbot's info + wowhead's layout = awesome.
KissTheRing Jun 1st 2007 8:20AM
Wowhead for sure, the comment voting system is better than thottbot's and keeps the stupid chit-chat to a minimum so I can get the info I'm looking for. As far as ads go, I have no idea I block all of them already. Drop percentages and NPC locations seem to be more accurate too.
Mystical Parrot Jun 1st 2007 8:24AM
Wowhead convert, used to use thottbot which i still do sometimes because it has more comments on items which can be useful.
but wowhead is easier to navigate, i prefer the colours and the adverts arnt the lame "shoot me and get your computer infected with spyware" crap
never really been too interested in allakazam, its generally wowhead and wowwiki i get my information from
Tumples Jun 1st 2007 8:23AM
I dislike thottbot, it has too many things going on what with disenchanting and links that go nowhere.
Wowhead does it right with the simplicity, but sometimes doesnt have the information I need.
I use Allakhazam mostly, I have made a plugin for my search bar in Firefox so I can just tap the item in and everything I need to know is there.
Ekimus Jun 1st 2007 8:25AM
Defiantly wowhead, the comments seem less like a forum (ThottBot) and are infinitely more useful. Also, the layout is less cluttered than the others, making it easier to use.
Lenny Jun 1st 2007 8:25AM
When I started this game I had no idea that sites such as these existed. After a few months of playing my friend, that I had given my 10 days free card to, told me about Thott. It was a wondrous instrument that helped out in so many ways that I really began to enjoy the game. I then stumbled upon Allakhazam, which I could never spell right and always had to Google my cryptic spelling of it to find. It was pretty cool for helping with quests and such but it is way too cluttered and, more times than not, fails to load or give me any direction at all. Just before BC came out a friend of mine that I chat with on IRC told me about WoWHead. I can speak nothing but praises for this site. And the comment system is incredible too. If there is ever something lacking the comments more than make up for what I need to find. The only data mining mod I run now is for WoWhead and I haven't had to visit those other sites in a very long time.
-Lenny
Dave Jun 1st 2007 8:25AM
For the longest time, I've been a Thottbot devotee, but lately I'm turning to WoWhead more and more for their clean design and simplicity of navigation.
Scott Jun 1st 2007 8:26AM
Wowhead is simply the best
Angelcorpse Jun 1st 2007 8:28AM
Ive used Allakhazam religiously but now Im using WoWhead even more i think its easier and more detail on things.
kudos on WoWHead!!!
Deewee Jun 1st 2007 8:29AM
Buffed.de ^^
Graw Sith Jun 1st 2007 8:30AM
Thottbot (after about 5 replies) basically turns into a heated argument about which coords mod to get.
Gelik Jun 1st 2007 8:37AM
WoWHead for the loot, stats, talent calcs, etc.
Thottbot for the drop rates, as WoWHead doesn't seem to have accurate figures (prolly due to the newness of it).
Julia Jun 1st 2007 8:38AM
Wowhead.
Thottbot just hurts my eyes looking at it. The comments are inane, and it's so hard to find a useful comment that it's a waste of time. I love wowhead's layout, the comment voting system, the colors and how organized everything is.
Nijle Jun 1st 2007 8:54AM
Wowhead hands down. I mean they designed their site after google. Clean and simple.
Also they could be touted as the "fastest growing" site too.
I gather data for them, i use their site exclusively. If it is down my backup is Allakhazam. I would rather go without than use Thottbot again.
Naaruminded Jun 1st 2007 8:41AM
Allakhazam is much better if you don't know what to do for a particular quest. Someone, somewhere, has the coords for your goal, and a strat to follow.
Varghoss Jun 1st 2007 8:46AM
Started playing WoW last year and used Thottbot. Discovered Wowhead after BC release and now use Wowhead religiously.
thunder Jun 1st 2007 3:34PM
I am somewhat split between thottbot and wowhead. I dislike alakazaam. Thott I love because of its simplicity which is awesome when I just want to look up drop rates. I think thott has more data... but wowhead has a cooler look, and the people are more helpful. I usually use google and browse to either the wowhead page or the thottbot page. I love them both.
alakazaam should stick to everquest.