What is HEAT Labs?
HEAT Labs is a community-driven, open-source platform dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate statistics for World of Tanks: HEAT players.
Is HEAT Labs affiliated with World of Tanks: HEAT or Wargaming.net?
No, HEAT Labs is an independent project created by passionate players and developers. It is not associated with, endorsed by, or affiliated with World of Tanks: HEAT or Wargaming.net.
Is HEAT Labs free to use?
Absolutely! HEAT Labs is 100% free, with no ads or premium tiers. It's built by the community, for the community.
Who is behind HEAT Labs?
HEAT Labs was initiated by SINEWAVE and has grown into a collaborative effort with contributions from developers, designers, writers, and players across the World of Tanks: HEAT community.
What kind of data does HEAT Labs provide?
HEAT Labs offers detailed statistics on tanks, including armor layouts, firepower, mobility, and other performance metrics. It also provides tactical insights for maps, player performance tracking, and more.
How often is the data updated?
As a community-made project, HEAT Labs is continually updated with the most recent information. The team works diligently to ensure data accuracy and relevance.
Can I compare different tanks?
Yes! HEAT Labs includes tools that allow you to compare armor, firepower, speed, and other stats across all available vehicles to optimize your gameplay.
How can I contribute to HEAT Labs?
You can contribute by donating, submitting code via GitHub, creating content like guides and tutorials, giving feedback, or engaging with the community through Discord.
Do I need to be a developer to contribute?
Not at all! While developers are welcome, we also value contributions from content creators, strategists, and players who can write guides, suggest ideas, or help with data collection.
How can I become a beta tester?
If you're interested in becoming a beta tester, please join our Discord server or contact the team through the website to express your interest.
Is HEAT Labs open-source?
Yes, HEAT Labs is fully open-source. You can view and contribute to the codebase on our GitHub repository at https://github.com/HEATLabs.
What technologies does HEAT Labs use?
HEAT Labs uses HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for the frontend. It also relies on various tools and scripts for data aggregation and processing, structured across multiple repositories for clarity and scalability.
How can I report a bug or suggest a feature?
You can report bugs or suggest features on our GitHub repository or by joining our Discord server to provide feedback directly to the team.
How is website usage tracked?
HEAT Labs uses an in-house, privacy-focused analytics system that tracks page views anonymously, no personal data, cookies, IPs, or device identifiers are collected. Tracking began on May 31, 2025, and is fully transparent and open-source.
What’s the long-term vision for HEAT Labs?
HEAT Labs aims to be a permanent resource, continuously evolving alongside World of Tanks: HEAT, from all future alphas to the final release. There’s no planned sunset, only ongoing growth and updates.
Will the name ever change?
Yes, once World of Tanks: HEAT’s official title is finalized, HEAT Labs plans to rebrand (including site/domain rename) to match. Stay tuned for the switcheroo.
Which alpha versions does the site currently support?
As of mid-2025, HEAT Labs includes data from Alpha 1 and Alpha 2. Future alpha updates will be added promptly as new data becomes available.