I found ZA Network and it is a South African Minecraft server network that is starting soon.
It says it will have a bunch of different game modes so it sounds like a place to try different stuff in one server.
It also supports cracked players and it is meant to work on Java and Bedrock plus console like Xbox and PS5.
Pixel Springs is a cozy modded SMP on 1.20.1 that is made for people who want a long term world that does not reset. It feels like a settle in kind of server where you build and collect stuff over time.
The mod list is aimed at builders and cozy players with lots of decoration and building support. There is also a big farming side with a bunch of food and crop mods and you can earn in game currency by completing meals.
Collectors get a custom FTB Quests system that gives goals and rewards and it also helps you learn mods while you play. There is magic too with Botania Hexerei Mystical Agriculture and Ars Nouveau.
The server has a shopping district so players can make shops and trade. Resources are not limited because there is a resource overworld dimension that resets sometimes so exploring stays worth it.
The community is small friendly and inclusive and the admins are active and helpful. The server started a few months ago so it still feels like early days and they plan to keep it going.
GlowySMP is a long running survival server that has been up since December 2025. It feels like a chill place with a friendly community that talks a lot about trust and respect.
There are no world resets so your builds can stay. The server is open access with no whitelist so you can just join and start playing.
Gameplay has an economy with player shops and a jobs system. You can claim land to protect your stuff. There are custom enchants plus extra features like PyroFishing and mobcatchers. PvP can be toggled if you want to fight or stay safe.
There is also a resource world and they run community events. It supports both Java and Bedrock so friends on either version can play together.
Aegea is a Spigot SMP that keeps things mostly vanilla but adds a few plugins to make survival feel smoother. It has a simple economy and ranks so you can play normally and still feel like you are moving up.
Players use commands like sethome and back and also tpa and tpahere to meet up. You can use rtp to get out into the wild. There is a new map right now too.
The economy is based around selling items and trading. You can make trade signs to sell stuff for your own price. You can also use sell and sell hand to earn money.
Ranks are earned by playtime milestones. You start as Nomad then move to Peasant and later ranks like Artisan Knight and Noble. Every month there is an election for Premier and the winner holds it for one month.
Players can join teams that share a name and a home and warps. The rules are clear with no griefing no stealing and no PvP without consent. No spam no hacks no lag machines and no toxic or NSFW stuff.
OakenvaleSMP is a survival server with a medieval theme and a vanilla feel. It is built around building up the world over time. People make towns and kingdoms and big castles and they can team up or rival each other.
The server focuses on exploration and adventure and progression. It also has some QoL plugins plus custom biomes and expanded random structures so the world feels more interesting when you travel.
There are claims and teams so your builds are protected from being destroyed or looted. There are also daily and hourly rewards you can check in game with /rewards.
It runs on version 1.21.10 and it is hosted in England. New players are welcome whether you like building or just want to survive and find your place.
I found a small semi vanilla SMP that is in a testing stage right now.
It is not fully started yet and the main start is planned for about a week from now. It seems like a chill place for people who want a simple SMP feel and want to be there early.
Parasitus Server opens March 21st on Saturday at 11am EST.
People are recruiting for a team called the veil of the bleeding sun. It sounds like a dark themed group and they want more players to join up and try to win.
SnowFall is a small and growing 16+ SMP that runs on both Java and Bedrock. It is meant to be cozy and friendly so people can make new friends while playing survival.
The server keeps things pretty vanilla but adds some fun tweaks. There are tons of extra advancements with BlazeandCave's Advancements so you always have late game challenges to chase. Mob heads drop more often and you can pose armor stands for nicer builds. There is also a feature where you can change how Happy Ghasts behave by using certain items on them.
They take rules seriously and do not allow griefing stealing hacking exploits or discrimination. To get full access you have to fill out a short application and you get the server info if you are accepted. They also run events often like a themed building event and they just released a roleplay and lore zone.
This is a friendly crossplay server that tries to fix vanilla feeling kind of samey without turning it into a giant modpack mess. It uses hand picked server side changes so you can join without downloading anything.
The world is meant to feel more alive and worth exploring. It also has quality of life stuff like vein mining and easier tree chopping. There is proximity voice chat that works across platforms too.
There is no store and no crates and no economy trying to force how you play. It is just Minecraft with things to discover.
They do holiday events and sometimes run special weekends where settings change for a couple days. Griefing is not allowed. There is no world border and there are no full resets. The End does get reset a few times each year. If you want pvp there are separate dimensions for arena style fights.
I found SJRCraft and it is a semi vanilla SMP on 1.21.11 with a brand new world for Season 8 called Spring Awakens.
It is whitelisted and the staff reviews applications so it stays safe and positive. The server is kept small with a 60 player limit so it feels social and you can actually get to know people.
There are quality of life upgrades and an optional modpack. The season is spring themed with events happening each week like hide and seek build challenges treasure hunts PvP and quiz nights.
There is a shopping district at spawn where players can set up shops and trade. They also do community challenges plus giveaways for active players. Big events are planned too like an Ender Dragon launch and even a Warden boss battle.