This server feels like a big friend group that decided to make their own world. It is made by the players for the players and you can tell. People hang out and talk a lot and it is all about playing together and having fun.
The server runs on Minecraft 1.21.10 and it is Java only. It is whitelisted so you actually see the same people on a lot and everyone kind of knows each other. There are usually a few people on every day and a lot more who pop in and out over time.
The coolest thing is the proximity voice chat. You can talk in game based on how close you are to someone. There is also a map website so you can see the world. You can sit on stairs and slabs which makes builds feel more alive.
There is an economy with jobs. You can chop trees mine ores and do other stuff to earn money. Then you can unlock cosmetics and commands which makes grinding feel worth it. There is protection for your stuff and a rollback system if something goes wrong.
The server gets updated often with new features that the community suggests and votes on. So it feels like the players actually decide what happens next. You can even join without mods if you want since proximity chat is optional.
If you are looking for a community centered server that feels relaxed and social this one is pretty much that vibe.
All Outta Blocks Proximity Voice Community
Hermit Style SMP With Proximity Chat
I found a community centered survival server that feels a lot like a Hermitcraft style SMP. It is made by players for players and they try hard to keep the vanilla experience while still adding a few extras when the community wants them.
There is a diamond based economy with a shopping district. People also work on public builds and bigger projects together. A big part of the vibe is proximity chat and most players actually use it.
They also have homes plus some cosmetic and quality of life and fun plugins that get added from community requests and polls. It is Java only on Minecraft 1.21.11 and it is whitelisted and 18 plus only.
They usually have around 5 to 20 people online during the day and they say there are hundreds of regular active players. If you want to meet people there are groups that are looking for new members too.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPDark Academia Modded Whitelist Learning Server
Aesthetic build styleDiscussion heavy serverImmersive learning vibeRoleplay light loresmall community feel
This is a community focused Java modded server that feels calm and organized. It is made for players who want a learning oriented place with a dark academia theme.
People here care about creativity and thoughtful discussion. The vibe is inspired by literature and art and real life teachings. It is also whitelist only so you need to get approved before you can play.
If you want a structured and community friendly place to improve your skills and enjoy an immersive mood this server fits that style.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPV+ Vanilla SMP Launching Soon
I found the V+ SMP and it is like vanilla Minecraft but expanded so you can still join with a normal install.
The server focuses on improved vanilla features and a bunch of quality of life improvements.
People also make geo political towns and nations so it feels like players are building a whole world together.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNo Reset 18+ Campfire SMP
Campfire is a whitelisted semi vanilla survival server that is meant to last for years with no world resets. It is for 18+ players and it stays a small community where people actually know each other.
The server started on 09/13/2025 and people are already building a lot. There is a shopping district and a city district with themed shops. There are nether highways plus an arena and a mini games district.
It runs on Purpur 1.21.11 and it is self hosted 24 7 in Las Vegas. It uses a few plugins and data packs for quality of life and admin help but it still feels like real survival. There is no tpa and no home commands.
There is a dynmap and the world border is 60k by 60k with plans to expand when big updates happen. You can also find players hanging out in voice chat while they work on projects or just talk.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBadTiming SMP Reloaded With SecurityCraft
Anti grief mindsetChill survival worldFresh restart energySecurity gadgets focusSurvival With Friends
I found a server called BadTiming SMP that just came back online after the owner fixed a huge lag machine that was messing everything up.
It is a SecurityCraft server on version 1.21.8 so the whole vibe is about keeping your stuff safe and playing survival with other people.
If you want a place that is back up and ready to play this one is open for people to join and hang out.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP