Question	Answer
Are Minecraft servers down?	Check the server’s status on its official website or forums. Servers may go down due to maintenance or issues with hosting providers.
Are Minecraft servers free?	Some are free to join, but hosting typically incurs costs covered by subscriptions, donations, or in-game purchases.
Are Minecraft servers cross-platform?	Servers running Bedrock Edition support cross-platform play. Java Edition servers require plugins like GeyserMC for cross-play.
Can Minecraft servers detect Xray?	Yes, anti-cheat plugins like OreObfuscator can detect or prevent Xray use.
How do Minecraft servers make money?	Through donations, in-game purchases (e.g., cosmetics), and subscription fees for premium access.
What Minecraft servers have Bedwars?	Hypixel is the most popular server offering Bedwars.
Where to buy Minecraft servers?	Hosting services like Apex Hosting, Shockbyte, and BisectHosting sell server hosting packages.
Why are Minecraft servers so expensive?	Costs scale with server performance, capacity, and hosting location.

Astradal

Cross-Play, Economy, Factions, Roleplay, Survival, Towny

Astradal is a nations, worldbuilding, rp server with revolutionary plugins coded by our very own dev team along with amazing plugins and custom world gen that are already popular with the worlbuilding/nations community as a whole. With bedrock and Java Cross play anyone can join!

Words can not do it justice so please drop by and check us out. (It is highly recommended you join our discord at https://discord.gg/astradal as its a good way to grow nations and is where the majority of communication takes place)

play.arkofastradal.com

FoundersMC

Economy, MCMMO, PvE, PvP, Roleplay, Survival

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FOUNDERSMC [1.20.4]

Server IP : foundersmc.survival-zone.comServer is not pay2win. Survival made to be challenging. Lands claiming and fly on claimed plots. Roleplay with mcmmo and jobs. Added content for enchanting, farming, fishing, mining, mobs and spawners. Fair gameplay and effort based ranks. Custom items like wings, armors, weapons and tools.Features: ▫️ Advanced Enchantments ▫️ Auction house▫️ BetterRTP▫️ Chest sorting▫️ Chest shops▫️ Custom item crates▫️ Custom mobs and bosses▫️ Custom tags▫️ Dynamp▫️ Free Ranks with essential perks ▫️ Item broadcast▫️ Item filter▫️ Jobs▫️ Lands claiming▫️ Levelled mobs▫️ Mcmmo▫️ Player warps▫️ Player trading▫️ PyroFarming▫️ PyroFishing▫️ PyroMining▫️ PyroSpawners▫️ Resource worlds▫️ Voting systemDiscord server link: https://discord.gg/5XkQPrFGJV

foundersmc.survival-zone.com

DusKraft Network

Economy, PvP, Survival, Survival Games

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Java and Bedrock Survival Custom: Daily and weekly Koth Mina PVP, Arena PVP, Bosses Rankups, Custom Trades, etc… Custom Enchantments

mc.duskraft.com

Sword

PvP, Raiding, Survival

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Gladius prides itself on creating a fun anarchy environment without the hacking. Gladius offers no pay-to-win, no land claim, and little rules. Players are free to kill each other and do whatever they want all night long! Start a society? Raid everyone? Survive solo on the edge of the world? Gladius is the place for you!SEMI-ANARCHY, NO LAND CLAIM, NO CRYSTAL PVPDISCORD: https://discord.gg/28dC355FWn

147.135.31.189

Noxian Network

Economy, OneBlock, PvP, Skyblock, Survival, Vanilla

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Our server has everything you need, including a fantastic adventure through survival, custom and classic modes, along with many more pvp-focused modes such as: ffa and boxpvp.And if you’re a Bedrock user, don’t worry: we’ve got you covered! Simply connect to our server using the IP address bd.noxian.xyz and the default port 19132. Join us today and discover the best Minecraft experience!

mc.noxian.xyz

CafeSMP

Cross-Play, Earth, Economy, LifeSteal, PvP, Survival, Vanilla

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[BEDROCK SUPPORT] [ JAVA SUPPORT] [NEWLY RELEASED SMP] smp.cafe is the much-needed, new, and exciting network providing a fresh, up-to-date, and continuously polished experience that caters to any player, from the total newbie to the polished veteran. Currently featuring the Survival gamemode.

join.smp.cafe

GoVibe

Cross-Play, Earth, Economy, LifeSteal, PvE, PvP

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Need a server? MineVibe is a brand new Lifesteal SMP server filled with tons of amazing features! We have an active playerbase, weekly events, and much more! See you there!

join.minevibe.fun

Void Realms

Creative, Cross-Play, Economy, Skyblock, Survival, Towny

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Void Realms We’re a community-oriented server that was created by the players, for the players. We offer traditional servers with our own unique twist you won’t find anywhere else.Skyblock: – Slimefun, Harvesters (Androids/Minions), Liquid Tanks, Cargo Transport, Machines, Island Top, Quests, Tinker’s Construct, Player Ranks, Chest Shops, Admin Shop, and more!Towny: – Custom Town Plugin System, Slimefun, Graves, RPG Style Skills, Custom Mobs, Player Ran Economy, Pwarps, PyroMining, PyroFishing, PyroFarming, Custom Terrain, Custom Enchants, Jobs, Mob Arena, Regenerating Structure Loot, Custom Items, and more!Creative: – Plots, WorldEdit, Decorative Heads, Vote Shop!Extra Info: ⮞ Bedrock + Java Compatible! ⮞ IP: play.voidrealms.net ⮞ Java Port: 25565 ⮞ Bedrock Port: 19132

play.voidrealms.net

Pump Power

Factions, PvE, PvP, Survival

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PumpKraft is a modded MC community welcoming new players! We currently are hosting a BRAND NEW Prominence 2 [RPG] server ready to join! With custom commands (tpa/homes/warps), active staff, and regular special events I’m sure you’ll have a great time in our community!

pr2.pumpkraft.net

PixelGrew

Cross-Play, Earth, PvE, PvP, Survival, Towny, Vanilla

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The 1.20 Minecraft Earth Server with exciting gameplay and unique features!IP: play.pixelgrew.net Bedrock IP: bedrock.pixelgrew.net Bedrock port: 19132Discord: https://discord.gg/MXyTb7mV63

play.pixelgrew.net

PortalMC

Survival

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Discover the best survival server. PortalMC is a server with an active community where you can take your own adventure. There are custom boxes with mythical items, villagers to trade op items, different warps to maximize your experience, and much more! Join us!

portalmc.lat:25572

DSBM Network

Anarchy, Cross-Play, Economy, KitPvP, LifeSteal, Survival, Towny

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Dive into ‘DSBM ADVENTURE’ for a unique Minecraft experience! Our server boasts custom-built landscapes, challenging dungeons, and a dynamic quest system to keep you on your toes. Connect with fellow players, form alliances, and showcase your skills. With a dedicated IP at play.dsbm.uk, the journey begins now. Are you ready for the ultimate Minecraft adventure?

Play.dsbm.uk

DinoSMP

Cross-Play, Economy, Roleplay, Survival, Vanilla

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DinoSMP is a new 1.20 SMP server focused on providing a safe and enjoyable place to play Minecraft. Our server revolves around vanilla Minecraft, with a handful of enhancements.– Grief Prevention – Chest Shops – Player Warps – Fossil Forge – Vote Tiers – QuestsCome join DinoSMP today and become apart of our awesome community!Server IP: dinosmp.net Bedrock Port: 19135

dinosmp.net

top-gaming.org

Bedwars, Cross-Play, Economy, PvE, PvP, Skyblock, Survival

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Welcome to Top-Gaming.Org – the favorite server for Minecraft enthusiasts! Discover a fascinating world where the power of your votes is a real game changer!– State-of-the-art servers Experience top technology on our reliable servers with zero lag and excellent performance. Whether you’re looking for classic mode or an adventure with unique gameplay, we have a server waiting for you.

top-gaming.org

Vanilla World Reloaded

PvP, Roleplay, Skyblock, Survival, Vanilla

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vwreloaded.com

MobCraft

MCMMO, Mini Games, Pixelmon, PvP, Skyblock, Survival

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Welcome to Mobcraft Server!Our Survival server offers: Kits Crates Elitehoppers Vote Rewards Infernal mobs SkillsOur Pixelmon server is running Pixelmon Reforged 9.1.5 This version of Pixelmon runs on Minecraft 1.16.5Shiny starters RTG DexRewards PokeHunt WonderTrade Vote Rewards Biomelist GriefPrevention

mobcraft.org

Players:	107/100	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Celestial Crowns Worn:	2	Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	2
Enchantments Applied:	139	Secret Libraries Discovered:	5
Ancient Relics Unearthed:	351	Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	3
Evil Portals Destroyed:	1	Royal Courts Attended:	0
Ores Mined:	9805	Chaos Emeralds Discovered:	5
Haunted Forests Traversed:	4	Astral Projections Made:	0
Divine Relics Bestowed:	5	Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	4

Players:	95/600	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	2	Meteorites Collected:	2
Meteorite Armor Created:	20	Cuddly Creatures Pet:	49
Eclipse Rings Activated:	1	Hidden Passages Discovered:	3
Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	5	Enchantments Applied:	217
Eldritch Medallions Worn:	8	Holy Grails Found:	4
Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	3	Treasure Maps Found:	2
Epic Shields Constructed:	18	Legendary Heroes Trained:	3

Players:	99/1000	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Soulbound Rings Equipped:	10	Mines Excavated:	2906
Necronomicon Pages Collected:	7	Starry Nights Enjoyed:	35
Chimeras Created:	4	Shadow Figures Spotted:	8
Star Shards Collected:	253	Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	1
Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	4	Twisted Realms Survived:	1
Enchantments Applied:	142	Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	1
Time-Warping Watches Found:	3	Dragons Adopted as Pets:	1

Players:	106/300	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Enchanted Armories Found:	3	Cursed Swords Broken:	2
Endless Mazes Conquered:	3	Phantom Blocks Placed:	5
Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	1	Pirate Ships Captured:	1
Celestial Gardens Planted:	7	Phantom Ships Sailed:	3
Treasure Maps Found:	10	Mythical Swords Crafted:	93
Meteorite Armor Created:	20	Whispering Caves Entered:	4
Crystal Palaces Visited:	3	Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	2

Players:	104/300	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Hidden Villages Discovered:	1	Invisible Pathways Walked:	4
Haunted Mines Explored:	2	Magical Familiars Summoned:	2
Cursed Taverns Survived:	2	Rune Stones Activated:	7
Runes Activated:	8	Gnome Villages Protected:	4
Battle Standards Raised:	6	Evil Portals Destroyed:	2
Eclipse Rings Activated:	4	Ancient Relics Unearthed:	72
Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	28	God-Killer Bows Constructed:	8

Players:	96/700	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Love Letters Sent:	7	Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	2
Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	13	Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	1
Blood Moons Survived:	2	Mythical Quests Completed:	50
Lava Oceans Crossed:	3	Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	3
Time-Warping Watches Found:	1	Vanishing Structures Built:	3
Chaos Emeralds Discovered:	2	Chimeras Created:	4
Legendary Heroes Trained:	5	Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	2

Players:	92/900	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	2	Mimic Chests Discovered:	4
Storm Giants Negotiated With:	2	Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	2
Wyrmholes Dug:	2	Warrior Spirits Summoned:	14
Dimensional Rifts Closed:	1	Elemental Forces Harnessed:	10
Divine Spears Created:	13	God-Tier Weapons Forged:	39
Phantom Ships Sailed:	5	Soul Contracts Signed:	1
Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	2	Vanishing Items Found:	7

Players:	110/600	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	3	Dungeon Sieges Launched:	9
Parallel Universes Unraveled:	0	Mystic Runes Engraved:	4
Pirate Ships Captured:	3	Spectral Entities Defeated:	6
Living Shadows Defeated:	4	Heavenly Choirs Heard:	6
Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	3	Orbs of Power Found:	5
Crystal Palaces Visited:	2	Holy Grails Found:	5
Cosmic Hamsters Found:	5	Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	1

Players:	107/400	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Falling into the Void:	1	Cosmic Entities Communed With:	2
Enchanted Armories Found:	7	Divine Spears Created:	24
Eldritch Scrolls Read:	4	Secret Guilds Joined:	2
Alternate Realities Explored:	1	Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	3
Legendary Items Repaired:	6	Mystery Villagers Spotted:	2
Soul Contracts Signed:	1	Meteorites Collected:	4
Arcane Towers Raised:	5	Endless Mazes Solved:	1

Players:	105/200	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Epic Battles Fought:	18	Secret Passages Found:	3
Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	2	Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	3
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	20	Blood-Forged Axes Created:	11
Forbidden Relics Collected:	0	Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	15
Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	7	Pirate Ships Captured:	0
Unbreakable Chains Forged:	7	Whispering Shadows Heard:	4
Omnipotent Charms Created:	1	Phantom Blocks Placed:	3

Players:	92/500	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Endermen Teleportation Errors:	4	Dragonfire Shields Forged:	8
Magical Ponies Rescued:	4	Demonic Pacts Formed:	2
Undead Armies Raised:	2	Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	38
Dragon Eggs Found:	3758	Lost Cities Unearthed:	2
Gnome Villages Protected:	9	Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	1
Secret Libraries Discovered:	5	Titanic Relics Retrieved:	1
Evil Portals Destroyed:	1	Fairy Circles Danced In:	11

Players:	100/200	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	2	Ancient Relics Unearthed:	431
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	4	Pirate Ships Raided:	3
Powerful Allies Recruited:	6	God-Killer Bows Constructed:	6
Phantom Horses Ridden:	1	Alien Abductions:	0
Time-Warping Watches Found:	3	Secret Guilds Joined:	3
Epic Shields Constructed:	23	Teleportation Mishaps:	5
Royal Courts Attended:	3	Dragonfire Shields Forged:	3

Players:	95/900	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Mythical Relics Collected:	19	Runes Activated:	7
Crops Grown:	9103	Phantom Blocks Placed:	4
Spectral Entities Defeated:	6	Legendary Titles Earned:	2
Portal Loops Escaped:	3	Shadow Figures Spotted:	4
Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	2	Necronomicon Pages Collected:	3
Horror Stories Survived:	1	Magic Crystals Found:	12
Unseen Monsters Slain:	3	Heroic Oaths Sworn:	9

Players:	108/200	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Epic Weapons Forged:	4	Alien Abductions:	5
Titanic Battles Fought:	26	Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	4
Phantom Horses Ridden:	4	Cursed Lands Purified:	5
Royal Courts Attended:	2	Ender Pearl Glitches:	4
Runes Activated:	8	Magic Crystals Found:	15
Goblin Markets Raided:	9	Players Killed by Monsters:	6243
Corrupted Trees Chopped:	4	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	4

Players:	106/500	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Epic Mounts Acquired:	3	Infinite Doors Opened:	1
Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	9	Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	8
Crystal Wands Charged:	20	Living Shadows Defeated:	2
Astral Amulets Crafted:	29	Infinity Stones Found:	1
Legendary Items Repaired:	5	Secret Libraries Discovered:	1
Cosmic Hamsters Found:	3	Epic Quests Completed:	30
Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	10	Lost Souls Rescued:	4