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.

cmak & friends

FTB, Pixelmon, PvE, PvP, Roleplay, Towny, Vanilla

~VANILLA

A Pure Vanilla Experience. Exactly how the game is out the box, developing what you can through ingenuity and imagination. Excellent for those who aren’t running on major hardware.

~PIXELMON

~MODDED

Bringing back the amazing memories of FTB/Technic diehards with a new pack, built for chaos, exploration and ever developing gameplay. The modded server aims to give veteran players a new challenge, whilst giving newcomers a chance to find a part of Minecraft they didn’t know they would fall in love with.

cmakandfriends.com

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

AztecWorld

Cross-Play, Economy, PvE, PvP, Survival

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Bored? In AztecWorld you will not get bored because of its Survival Custom Op mode. What is this mode? It is a Survival with many Plugins to improve your Gaming Experience such as RankUp System, X Charms, Jobs, Claims, Bosses, PlayerWarps, BattlePass and MyPet! In addition to an excellent community willing to help you!

play.aztecworld.lat

JoynCraft

Creative, Economy, MCMMO, Mini Games, PvE, Survival

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JOYnCRAFT offers active staff, players online around the clock, a beefy, professionally hosted server. Financing is secured years ahead. This server is meant to stay, and so are your builds! A lot of good builders play here and have already created many beautiful things you can check out. But the majority of the map is still pristine, so if you want to live far away from others and build big, this place is perfect for you! We have added plugins that are either meant to help you make your build visions come true, or to give you something fun to do when you need a break. Our discord bot plays relaxing minecraft-style music, our community is incredibly nice, and the server seed can only be described as outstanding. Joyn us today and make yourself at home!

joyncraft.com

BlueFox

Anarchy, Cross-Play, Economy, OneBlock, Survival, Survival Games, Vanilla

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BlueFox is a welcoming and lively Minecraft server. It offers a unique and enjoyable gaming experience for players of all ages and skill levels. With beautiful landscapes and endless possibilities, BlueFox allows you to explore, battle, and collaborate with friends. Our active community, regular events, and attentive staff ensure a safe and fun environment for all players. Join us today and unleash your creativity in this captivating Minecraft realm.Our current gamemodes: – Anarchy – Boxpvp – MiningUHC – SurvivalSMP – Survival PlotJoin Now!!! Available for Java and Bedrock IP: bluefox.ink

bluefox.ink

GrizzlyPrison

Cross-Play, Economy, KitPvP, Prison, PvP, Survival

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play.grizzlyprison.com

Players:	101/600	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Magical Ponies Rescued:	4	Wilderness Tamed:	5
Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	2	Endless Night Skies:	4
Elemental Forces Harnessed:	3	Astral Projections Made:	1
Dragon Eggs Hatched:	1	Mysterious Portals Opened:	17
Parallel Universes Unraveled:	0	Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	1
Omnipotent Charms Created:	4	Goblin Markets Raided:	2
Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	1	Reality Warps Survived:	2

Players:	92/300	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Secret Passages Found:	2	Magical Frogs Kissed:	8
Potions Brewed:	69	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	2
Ancient Guardians Awoken:	1	Forbidden Doors Opened:	1
Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	1	Haunted Mines Explored:	1
Shattered Realms Restored:	0	Titanic Relics Retrieved:	5
Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	3	Forgotten Legends Remembered:	9
Unholy Beasts Tamed:	2	Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	4

Players:	109/1000	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	1	Dragon Scales Harvested:	485
Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	2	Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	3
Glitched Entities Encountered:	5	Dimension Hops:	13
Void Armor Forged:	10	Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	2
Infernal Machines Built:	0	Enchanted Teapots Collected:	5
Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	8	Infinite Doors Opened:	2
Volcanoes Explored:	1	Titanic Battles Fought:	21

Players:	92/1000	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Cursed Amulets Found:	1	Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	14
Zombie Dances:	7	Bizarre Potions Brewed:	7
Evil Lairs Raided:	7	Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	3
Meteorites Collected:	2	Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	1
Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	4	Inescapable Mazes Solved:	2
Celestial Events Witnessed:	1	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	38
Infernal Machines Built:	1	Phantom Ships Sailed:	2

Players:	104/800	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Godly Talismans Bestowed:	20	Dimensional Rifts Closed:	4
Sunfire Helmets Forged:	3	Cursed Statues Activated:	1
Celestial Events Witnessed:	3	Volcanoes Explored:	3
Celestial Crowns Worn:	3	Legendary Heroes Trained:	5
Werewolf Howls Heard:	2	Shadow Wolves Tamed:	2
Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	3	Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	4
Immortal Anvils Forged:	7	Void Gems Collected:	28

Players:	102/100	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Hidden Villages Discovered:	2	Parallel Universes Unraveled:	1
Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	3	Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	4
Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	2	Goblin Markets Raided:	2
Endless Night Skies:	2	Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	0
Titanic Battles Fought:	29	Epic Mounts Acquired:	5
Towns Built:	7	Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	3
Dragon Scales Harvested:	298	Ethereal Couriers Hired:	1

Players:	99/700	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
God-Tier Weapons Forged:	40	Gryphons Tamed:	1
Warlock Pacts Sealed:	0	Parallel Universes Unraveled:	2
Phantom Knights Defeated:	9	Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	6
Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	3	Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	2
Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	6	Rainbows Spotted:	3
Eerie Music Discs Played:	3	Meteor Showers Witnessed:	1
Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	4	Eternal Flames Captured:	3

Players:	94/100	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Sentient Weapons Trained:	1	Titanic Battles Fought:	18
Invisible Pathways Walked:	2	Heroic Legacies Created:	4
Lost Artifacts Recovered:	5	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	45
Dragons Tamed:	1	Heroic Oaths Sworn:	14
Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	1	Chimeras Created:	1
Goblin Markets Raided:	4	Enchanted Armories Found:	2
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	1	Inverted Worlds Discovered:	1

Players:	109/200	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Herobrine Sightings:	5	Phoenix Feathers Found:	5
Love Letters Sent:	18	Curse of Binding Applied:	3
Crops Grown:	8006	Forbidden Grimoires Read:	5
Celestial Blades Sharpened:	7	Celestial Beings Befriended:	1
Blood-Forged Axes Created:	16	Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	1
Time Loop Anomalies Resolved:	0	Enchantments Applied:	145
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	2	Dragon Eggs Hatched:	1

Players:	107/700	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Battle Standards Raised:	14	Mystic Runes Engraved:	7
Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	1	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	3
Epic Quests Completed:	11	Villages Defended:	10
Orbs of Power Found:	6	Chaos Emeralds Discovered:	2
Immortal Potions Brewed:	4	Lost Cities Unearthed:	1
Cursed Lands Purified:	7	Fairy Circles Danced In:	8
Celestial Gardens Planted:	3	Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	4

Players:	99/800	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	0	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	39
Evil Twin Fights:	2	Starry Nights Enjoyed:	21
Undead Armies Raised:	2	Invisible Pathways Walked:	3
Cursed Statues Activated:	2	Soulbound Rings Equipped:	10
Living Shadows Defeated:	1	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	1
Volcanoes Explored:	3	Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	3
Dungeon Sieges Launched:	10	Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	2

Players:	105/500	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Emeralds Found:	7683	Ores Mined:	1408
Gods Slained:	1	Mythical Relics Collected:	14
Dragons Tamed:	6	Backwards Speech Heard:	1
Epic Bosses Defeated:	2	Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	9
Elemental Crystals Collected:	84	Eerie Music Discs Played:	3
Towns Built:	10	Enchanted Forests Planted:	5
Mimic Chests Discovered:	5	Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	2

Players:	106/100	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Corrupted Trees Chopped:	2	Legendary Titles Earned:	1
Infinite Doors Opened:	1	Gods Slained:	2
Meteorites Collected:	0	Ancient Ruins Explored:	2
Unicorn Sightings:	0	Astral Orbs Gathered:	10
Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	1	Emeralds Found:	7445
Pirate Ships Raided:	2	Cosmic Hamsters Found:	5
Starry Nights Enjoyed:	27	Dragon Eggs Found:	6342

Players:	103/100	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Demonic Pacts Formed:	0	Shadow Figures Spotted:	9
Cosmic Entities Communed With:	0	Infernal Machines Built:	2
Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	0	Whispering Caves Entered:	5
Evil Lairs Raided:	6	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	11
Lunar Scepters Activated:	11	Eternal Flames Captured:	6
God-Tier Weapons Forged:	11	Ores Mined:	9737
Eldritch Scrolls Read:	2	Living Statues Befriended:	0