This server (without donation) works from 1.8.8 to the latest
thecoolworld.nolags.fun

This server (without donation) works from 1.8.8 to the latest
thecoolworld.nolags.fun

Foggy Willows is a server for people who really want true vanilla Minecraft. It runs on the normal minecraft server jar. There are no datapacks and no plugins. It is always updated to the latest stable vanilla version.
The world is hard mode. There is no world border and no teleport or sethome. You have to walk or build your own nether roads. There are no donations so there is no pay to win stuff.
This server is pretty simple. There is no big spawn and no walls of text to read. You just join and start playing. You can build what you want and play how you want. If there are social problems players are expected to sort it out themselves.
Technical players are welcome here because it is pure vanilla and self hosted on a machine just for the server. It is a good place if you like all the weird quirks and challenges of real vanilla and do not want extra features.
The server is Java only and there is a discord for the community.

Luminary Falls is a Minecraft 1.21.10 survival server that is made for adults who want a cozy and long term place to play. It feels like classic Minecraft but with some quality of life plugins and datapacks that do not ruin the normal vanilla style.
The community is 18 plus and it is whitelist only. People are from all over the world so there are players online at almost any time. The server runs on Java and it has full Bedrock crossplay so friends on different systems can still play together.
The main world does not need to reset because they use separate resource worlds. That means your builds can last for years which is really good if you like big projects. They allow normal non advantage client mods like Litematica Xaero’s Sodium and Dynamic Lights so building and exploring feels smoother.
The staff has many years of experience and they keep the server uplifting and LGBTQ plus friendly. There is no pay to win and the plugins are picked to focus on community and performance. Each week there are a lot of different players on so you can find people who like exploring building farming redstone or group events.
If you want a mature survival server that is calm and community based and that plans to stay around for a long time Luminary Falls feels like a solid choice.

Sacreo SMP is a semi vanilla survival server that feels really chill. It is made for people who just want to hang out and grind the game with others.
The main goal here is to make friends and build stuff together. Players work on bases and different projects and just enjoy survival. It is not about crazy plugins or minigames. It is more like a simple world where people actually talk and play together.
The server has bedrock and java support so friends on different editions can still join the same world. There is also a simple voice chat mod with proximity chat so you can talk to people who are close to you in game.
To join you have to get whitelisted. You either do a voice interview or you write why you should join. This makes the community feel safer and more friendly because everyone is checked first.
If you like making friends and grinding survival with a small community then this server is pretty good.

This is an anarchy server that has been running for about a year and the world never resets. The map is eternal so everything players do will stay.
The server runs on Minecraft version 1.21.11 and uses custom plugins that are made just for this place. It still feels like survival but with extra stuff to keep it interesting.
It is hosted in Finland so it is really good for players in Europe who want low ping. The hardware is strong with a Xeon processor fast NVMe drives and 64GB of ECC RAM so it should be stable and smooth even with a lot of chaos.
There are no rules listed so it is true anarchy where players can do what they want. You can fight grief explore and build in a world that is not getting wiped.

Ordinary SMP is a vanilla survival server that feels like a small friendly town. It is a Java server and they stay updated to version 1.21.11 so you get all the new stuff in Minecraft.
The server is whitelisted so the players are picked to keep the community respectful and chill. People here like to build cool bases explore together and work on community projects. It feels like everyone wants a long term home not just a place to grief and leave.
They use tools to watch for griefing and theft so builds are protected and you can relax while you play. There is a live world map with BlueMap so you can see the world from your browser and plan where to travel or build.
The server has Simple VoiceChat so you can talk with other players in game and AudioPlayer for custom audio. They also have dragon elytra drops so beating the dragon is extra rewarding.
There is a custom resource pack with special cosmetics trophies and event rewards and the vibe is kind of like HermitCraft. Players can even suggest ideas for more custom items.
They do server wide events like pvp fights build contests and huge community projects so there is usually something going on. If you like building exploring redstone or just hanging out on a survival world this server fits that style.
