I found a Minecraft SMP that runs 24 7 and it is cracked so more players can join.
It is semi vanilla with just a few plugins so it still feels like normal survival. You get stuff like RTP and Home to move around and save your spot.
The main features are the Altar plugin and the Trims plugin. It is meant to be a simple survival place where people can play and hang out.
I found a semi anarchy survival server that tries to stay really close to vanilla. It started on October 11th 2024 and it is hosted in New York City in the USA.
It runs all the time and it lets you join from Java 1.7.2 up to 1.21.11. They say 1.21.10 is best so stuff works right. The world is massive with a 2 million block border and it is meant to last since there are no map resets.
It is basically play how you want with PvP and griefing allowed and no pay to win. There is no teleporting and the only command they allow is spawn so players far out are not stuck forever. Nether roof is allowed phantoms are removed and it takes only half the players to skip the night.
They still block the worst stuff like exploits lag machines duping spam and harassment or racial slurs in chat.
HomesteadCraft is a Java SMP for adults only and it is 21 plus. The world is about 4 years old and it does not do map resets so big builds can stay and grow. The map just expands when updates happen.
It is a small chill community and they try to keep it low drama with no kids. There is no required playtime so you can play when you want.
The server runs on Java 1.21.11 and has a few QOL plugins. Stuff like one player sleep claims for anti grief Aura skills and a loot plugin. Most plugins can be toggled off if you prefer.
There are also resource worlds for the overworld and nether plus an End resource world that resets weekly. There is a player run shopping district and a Gaming Island too. Difficulty is normal.
I found a community that is running two Minecraft servers right now.
One is a Lifesteal SMP that is whitelisted so you need to get approved to join. The other is a Custom SMP that is open so anyone can hop in.
Both servers use custom plugins and they also use some public plugins for basic stuff like homes and teleport requests. It feels like survival with extra systems made by the server.
Rai Nations is a session based nations server that wants new people to join. They run sessions on Wednesdays Friday Saturday and Sunday so you can hop in without feeling like everyone is already miles ahead.
The server is mostly about nations and how players interact. You can join a nation or start your own or even play as a nomad if you want to be on your own.
There is a merchants village where you trade credits for lots of stuff like enchants and building blocks. Sometimes they also run events there.
There is also a big mystery part with unknown entities. In season one there was a main enemy called Unknown and after the final battle it split into five fragments. Those fragments can show up during sessions and do different things from combat to jump scares so you never really know what is coming.
Eventide SMP is a brand new Minecraft survival server that just launched. It stays close to vanilla but has a few small quality of life plugins so it feels smooth.
It is cross platform so different kinds of players can join together. The server is whitelisted so you have to apply first and it is meant to be a trusted community.
People here like long term worlds and a player run economy that feels similar to Hermitcraft. They also run events so there is usually something fun going on.
They are looking for mature respectful players who will stay active and care about the community.
Phoenix SMP is a small Java server that is starting a new season soon. It is semi vanilla and it is all about long term world building and exploring together.
The community is 18 plus and it is LGBTQ friendly with pronoun roles. People are chill and talk about random stuff too not just Minecraft.
This server has a strict rule against griefing and stealing so it feels safer to build big projects. New players can get help and experienced builders and redstone players fit in too.
This season they are trying jobs and some roleplay. There are also team advancements if you want to work with others.
The economy is a mix with shops and also public farms so it is not fully economy based. The server runs on PaperMC for Java 1.21.11 with a few extras like custom nether portals more mob heads and player heads fast leaf decay and Enderme.
Delve is an 18+ text based modded MCRP server on Java Edition. The world is getting wrecked by strange dungeons that keep forming and spreading. You play as someone who watched their homeland start to rot and now you have to figure out why it is happening.
The setting is year 1710 and the vibe is dark and serious. People are leaving ruined regions to search for a safer place. It feels like everyone is pushed together by the same disaster and the story is about learning what is really going on.
There are 9 official races with their own history and culture like Man Elves Fae Were folk Dryads Gulls Gnomes Unmarked. The server uses no classes and instead has a big skill tree with 183 skills so characters can feel really different.
The official server is not open yet but the community just launched and is aiming to release soon.
Pixel Springs is a cozy modded SMP on 1.20.1 that is made to be long term and it is meant to never reset. The vibe is inclusive and chill and it feels like it is for builders collectors and cozy gamers who want a home world.
The mod list is clearly picked for building and decorating. There are builder friendly tools and lots of extra blocks and decorations. Farming is also a big deal with tons of food and crop stuff and you can get in game currency by completing meals.
If you like quests there is a custom FTB Quests setup that helps you learn mods and get rewards. There is also an economy with coins from quests and daily rewards so players can start shops and build up a shopping district together.
Exploring is supported too because there is a separate resource overworld that resets sometimes so the main world can stay pretty. The server has an active admin team and they say they do frequent backups.
Pokepuram is a Cobblemon server with roleplay and ranked battles. It is made for people who want to build a character story while also grinding wins on a competitive ladder.
The server says it has fair progression and no pay to win. New players can get starter kits and daily rewards so it feels easier to jump in.
There is a seasonal battle pass called CobblePass. You can earn rewards by just playing. There are rideable journey mounts for fast travel and pasture blocks to store and manage your collection. Lootr is here so shared chests still give each player their own loot.
It also has an in game smartphone for trades plus a GTS and management tools. There are gacha machines for cosmetics and collectibles. Shiny weekends happen with boosted shiny rates and limited encounters.
Staff are active and there are anti grief protections with EasyAuth. Weekly events include raids gyms boss fights and community quests with broadcasts for announcements.