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.

Dad Energy MC Server

New SMP Server – launched Sat 24th Feb!!!

Come and join an exciting new community of more mature minecraft enthusiasts. Aimed at those who self-identify with the ‘Dad Energy’ label.

It’s not just for dads and it’s not strictly age-limited, nor is it gender-specific. It’s for those seeking a friendly, mature, drama-free environment to play our favourite game with like-minded people.

We’ve already got an extremely healthy and active community with loads of plans for spawn town, community farms, minigames, competitions etc. but are still seeking to recruit new members.

Drop into the discord and say hi!

https://discord.gg/ERHpPuu2Qh

MatriLand

Bedwars, Cross-Play, LifeSteal, Mini Games, Survival

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MatriLand Network is a Java/Bedrock cross-play Minecraft server from Bangladesh. It is a survival server with a custom-made map, economy features, and minigames. Need another reason to join MatriLand Network? How about this: the server tries to stay online 24/7, so it will always be ready to play whenever you are!Discord: https://discord.gg/HbqNbKmpgu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matriland

play.matriland.net:25655

Epirate

Earth, Economy, MCMMO, PvP, Raiding, Roleplay, Towny

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What can Epirate offer? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Build your own Town and Nation Create your own Block-Built ships Wage Wars against other towns and Nations Guns, Custom Medieval Weapons, PotPVP Live Map of Europe you can view on your browser Custom Hats for Combat Sea Monsters! Cannons and Naval Regions Missions, Seasons, Temperature And so much more i can’t fit in here! Discord – https://discord.gg/c99g8N2zvw

epirate.usga.me:33181

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

Players:	110/600	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Crops Grown:	1785	Elemental Forces Harnessed:	3
Phantom Blocks Placed:	2	Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	0
Volcanoes Explored:	1	Ancient Ruins Explored:	1
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	3	Celestial Beings Befriended:	3
Dragons Adopted as Pets:	5	Haunted Forests Traversed:	6
Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	2	Vanishing Items Found:	3
Phoenix Feathers Found:	8	Magical Moments Shared:	20

Players:	101/200	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Time Loop Anomalies Resolved:	2	Phoenix Feathers Found:	6
Runic Tablets Deciphered:	49	Chaos Orbs Controlled:	15
Twisted Realms Survived:	2	Astral Mages Summoned:	4
Legendary Scepters Created:	5	Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	7
Parallel Universes Unraveled:	2	Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	2
Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	159	Werewolf Howls Heard:	2
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	4	Volcanoes Explored:	1

Players:	98/100	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Omnipotent Charms Created:	4	Zombie Dances:	3
Fabled Crowns Discovered:	4	Rune Stones Activated:	12
Chaos Orbs Controlled:	17	Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	2
Horror Stories Survived:	3	Unbreakable Chains Forged:	6
Heroic Oaths Sworn:	11	Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	2
Heroic Legacies Created:	7	Crops Grown:	6185
Forbidden Relics Collected:	6	Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	3

Players:	107/700	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Warlock Pacts Sealed:	1	Ancient Relics Unearthed:	166
Blood-Forged Axes Created:	20	Twisted Realms Survived:	3
Mystical Amulets Crafted:	35	Lost Cities Unearthed:	2
Talking Trees Consulted:	6	Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	5
Dragon Eggs Hatched:	2	Meteor Showers Witnessed:	3
Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	2	Werewolf Howls Heard:	1
Shadow Figures Spotted:	7	Phantom Blocks Placed:	10

Players:	97/200	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	12	Cozy Campfires Lit:	23
Unicorn Sightings:	1	Teleportation Mishaps:	4
Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	48	Endless Legions Commanded:	39
Goblin Armies Outwitted:	3	Wyrmholes Dug:	8
Rainbows Spotted:	9	Magic Crystals Found:	14
Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	1	Underground Cities Explored:	3
Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	30	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	3

Players:	100/200	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Magical Frogs Kissed:	2	Dragon Eggs Found:	9582
Eldritch Scrolls Read:	3	Meteor Showers Witnessed:	2
Horror Stories Survived:	4	Curse of Binding Applied:	2
Warrior Spirits Summoned:	11	Volcanoes Explored:	1
Epic Shields Constructed:	37	Hidden Passages Discovered:	2
Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	2	Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	2
Orbs of Power Found:	9	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	11

Players:	106/1000	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Love Letters Sent:	3	Gnome Villages Protected:	5
Eclipse Rings Activated:	4	Ancient Ruins Explored:	4
Runes Activated:	6	Royal Courts Attended:	0
Forbidden Doors Opened:	2	Mythical Swords Crafted:	80
Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	2	Divine Spears Created:	19
Blood-Forged Axes Created:	8	Gods Slained:	1
Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	7	Magic Items Found:	2785

Players:	102/800	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	1	Endermen Teleportation Errors:	1
Heavenly Choirs Heard:	5	Enchantments Applied:	211
Spontaneous Duels Fought:	8	Dragons Adopted as Pets:	4
Void Gems Collected:	37	Meteor Showers Witnessed:	3
Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	10	Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	5
Heroic Oaths Sworn:	16	Meteorites Collected:	3
Wizards Turned into Frogs:	1	Invisible Walls Found:	1

Players:	94/100	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Chaos Orbs Controlled:	14	Lost Cities Unearthed:	1
Godly Talismans Bestowed:	5	Haunted Strongholds Conquered:	3
Ancient Relics Unearthed:	434	Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	2
Magical Familiars Summoned:	1	Epic Bosses Defeated:	3
Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	19	Celestial Crowns Worn:	5
Infernal Machines Built:	0	Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	4
Spectral Entities Defeated:	2	Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	1

Players:	105/300	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Astral Projections Made:	2	Dragons Adopted as Pets:	4
Haunted Chests Opened:	0	Starry Nights Enjoyed:	43
Ether Blades Crafted:	6	Legendary Items Repaired:	7
Godly Talismans Bestowed:	15	Legendary Titles Earned:	2
Ender Pearl Glitches:	5	Werewolf Howls Heard:	5
Enchanted Forests Planted:	9	Wailing Winds Heard:	3
Alternate Realities Explored:	3	Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	2

Players:	109/800	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Warlock Amulets Crafted:	8	Whispering Shadows Heard:	1
Ancient Relics Unearthed:	72	Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	1
Holy Grails Found:	5	Time Loop Anomalies Resolved:	1
Infinity Stones Found:	6	Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	2
Rune Stones Activated:	11	Hidden Passages Discovered:	7
Lost Artifacts Recovered:	3	Spontaneous Duels Fought:	6
Hedge Mazes Navigated:	9	Living Shadows Defeated:	1

Players:	101/600	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Reality Warps Survived:	2	God-Killer Bows Constructed:	8
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	2	Heroic Oaths Sworn:	18
Soul Swords Wielded:	5	Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	8
Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	1	Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	2
Magical Ponies Rescued:	6	Dimensional Rifts Closed:	4
Legendary Items Repaired:	2	Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	22
Mines Excavated:	2282	Haunted Forests Traversed:	5

Players:	92/900	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Alien Abductions:	3	Lava Oceans Crossed:	2
Chimeras Created:	1	Endless Staircases Climbed:	1
Epic Shields Constructed:	21	Crystal Caves Mapped:	9
Living Statues Befriended:	2	Shadow Realms Conquered:	2
Celestial Gardens Planted:	3	Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	1
Cosmic Entities Communed With:	0	Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	1
Mystery Villagers Spotted:	3	Ancient Guardians Awoken:	3

Players:	100/300	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Villages Defended:	16	Phantom Knights Defeated:	3
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	5	Phantom Ships Sailed:	5
Elemental Forces Harnessed:	12	Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	21
Inverted Worlds Discovered:	1	Celestial Beings Befriended:	5
Witch’s Brew Drunk:	13	Dungeon Sieges Launched:	6
Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	5	Endless Legions Commanded:	37
Forbidden Grimoires Read:	5	Curse of Binding Applied:	1

Players:	100/900	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	5	Storm Giants Negotiated With:	2
Battle Standards Raised:	10	Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	25
Eldritch Scrolls Read:	3	Epic Weapons Forged:	4
Magic Scrolls Discovered:	2	Demon Skulls Collected:	19
Herobrine Sightings:	2	Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	3
Omnipotent Charms Created:	3	Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	2
Phantom Ships Sailed:	3	Lost Souls Rescued:	2