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.

Esrock

Creative, Factions, Mini Games, Survival

Esrock is a fun and open community of friends from all around the world who enjoy building and talking. As long as you respect other people and their builds, you are welcome to join our community. For more info on each aspect of our server go to our website and forums: www.esrock.net or just visit us in game: smp.esrock.net

The mission of Esrock is to provide the best available outlets for community and friendships to form, individuals to grow and develop, all while keeping things simple.

We have survival (with factions) and creative (regular and flat) worlds. Plus many mini-games to keep you busy (Cops and Robbers, PVP arena, King of the Ladder, mazes, etc).

smp.esrock.net

The Cosmos 2

Creative, Economy, Roleplay, Survival, Towny

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The Cosmos 2 is a Sci-Fi themed Survival server which offers a unique space-faring Survival experience.FEATURES:• Survival Galaxy • Movecraft • Economy • Towny • TARDIS Plugin • Special weapons (Lightsabers, Blasters, Snipers, and more!) • Unique server-exclusive custom mobs + items • Donator perks (exclusive pets, /hat, /nick, and more!)

cosmosminecraft.net

Avalon

MCMMO, PvP, Roleplay, Survival, Towny

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You are a Guardian. Avalon is under attack, and you have been summoned. But you don’t have to fight evil alone… You can join a town, or create your own town and invite others. Will you find all of Avalon’s secrets, and conquer the Great Evil?

defend.avalon.today

Metallic Box

PvP

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A super unique Minehut server with so much content, and great at work staff, join for the best server experience you will ever have!

metallicbox.minehut.gg

Mondacraft

Earth, Economy, PvP, Roleplay, Survival, Vanilla

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Mondacraft SurvivalSpeak it! The best server on the Colombian coast is back.We are taking the reins of our community again and we hope to continue growing much more, and also to join the rest of the internet and video game communities.We are a kind and friendly server that enjoys company and playing with friends, all players have access to different commands and kits at the start of the game to achieve different things or facilitate their progress.We are a 24/7 server that improves and optimizes every day, enter now and have fun!Store: https://mondacraft.tebex.io/ Discord: http://discord.mondacraft.com/

mondacraft.com

TavernCraft

Creative, Economy, MCMMO, Skyblock, Skywars, Survival, Vanilla

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TavernCraft was first founded by a group of friends who were interested in playing minecraft together in their own private world, where they could customise their own minecraft experience. Overtime, the server was made public to share our work and creation with like-minded players who are looking to join in on the fun. Since then, TavernCraft has gradually grown into a budding community of friendly players who come together to have fun.Today, TavernCraft is a medieval themed server that currently supports the survival and creative gamemode from 1.8 to 1.19.2. The staff team has put in immense effort to setup the server, including features like dungeons, leaderboards and events while ensuring things stay friendly and enjoyable for both new and old players alike! Join our close knit community and begin your adventure with us today!

play.taverncraft.tk

MineScape

Creative, PvE, Survival

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IMMERSIVE Utilizing resourcepacks MineScape is designed to look and feel like RuneScape, start your new adventures with an awesome communityPICTURESQUE Beautifully crafted by hand map, take cinematic screenshots and post them online!HIGHSCORES Be the best you can be, show off your skills and compete to get closer to the top of our highscoresFRIENDLY The MineScape community welcomes everyoneCREATIVE SERVER Build with our unique blocks and to your hearts desires, show off to your builds to friends on our creative plots server

minescape.me

Badcraft

Anarchy, Cross-Play, Economy, PvE, PvP, Survival, Vanilla

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play.badcraft.net

OraclePvP

Cross-Play, Economy, OneBlock, PvE, PvP, Skyblock

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OraclePvP is a new OneChunk Minecraft server where players must be smart and creative to make the most of the tiny 16×16 chunk everything happens on. It offers tons of excellent features, from spawners, boss battles, and quests to PvP duels and more. Players can buy lifetime ranks, crate keys, tools, and kits from the server store, and although their space may be limited, their adventures are not! Join OraclePvP now to experience the best OneChunk server for Minecraft!

oraclepvp.net:19379

Heese SMP

PvP, Survival

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Q: How do i join? It’s simple, server version is 1.20.1 or above and you connect with IP: heesesmp.com Make sure to read our rules upon joining as not following them may get you permanently banned from the server.Q: What features does Heese SMP have? We have some plugins/features that enchance player’s experience such as: • Ability to save home and teleport to it • Ability to mine mob spawners and use them to make farms • No Grief Policy – The server does not use protection plugins, and in case that you have been griefed, report it to us with /griefreport • Player’s Heads drop on death • Create Shops using the TradeShop plugin • And more! Feel free to ask a staff member about anything you don’t understand Server rules are listed in ⁠rules channel on discord.

heesesmp.com:25604

TerraeMC

Economy, MCMMO, PvP, Roleplay, Survival, Towny

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Looking for a Minecraft server that offers a unique and exciting survival experience on both Bedrock and Java editions?Look no further than TerraeMC! Our server boasts a Towny system that allows you to form your own town, join a nation and conquer the earth alongside other players.We run on Minecraft version 1.19 – 1.20.1 and are compatible with both Bedrock and Java editions. Our bedrock port is 19132.Visit our website at http://terraemc.net for more information and join our friendly and active Discord community at https://discord.gg/CQ2DYwH. Join TerraeMC today and start your adventure!

mcs.terraemc.net

Kinetic Network

Economy, PvE, PvP, Survival, Towny

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Thanks for checking out our page. The Kinetic Network has been around for over 4 years hosting our own custom-built modpacks. In 2021 we also started to offer FTB and Curse modpacks alongside our own.We have modded servers for 1.7.10, 1.12.2, and 1.16.5. So whatever you think is the best update for modded, we’ve got you covered.Find out how to join our network here: https://kineticnetwork.net/

play.kineticnetwork.net

SummerCraft

Cross-Play, MCMMO, PvE, PvP, Roleplay, Survival

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JAVA AND BEDROCK! BEDROCK PORT: 54059Welcome to our vanilla-esque Minecraft survival server! Join us and experience the ultimate survival gameplay, where you must gather resources, build your own shelter, and face the challenges of the wild.Our server features a friendly community, active staff, and a balanced economy system that allows you to trade with others and build your own empire.We have a wide range of activities you can enjoy, including PvP, PvE, McMMO, and much more!Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, you’ll find something to love on our server. Come and join us today!Our server features a friendly community, active staff, and a balanced economy system that allows you to trade with others and build your own empire.We have a wide range of activities you can enjoy, including PvP, PvE, McMMO, and much more! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, you’ll find something to love on our server. Come and join us today!

play.aestascraft.net

PartyRealms

Economy, Mini Games, Parkour, PvE, PvP, Roleplay, Survival

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IP Address: partyrealms.comDiscord: https://discord.partyrealms.com/ Website: https://partyrealms.com/ Rules: https://partyrealms.com/rules/PartyRealms is Minecraft reimagined. A fully modified experience that aims to enhance Minecraft through rebalancing many systems and adding many more!

partyrealms.com

DifferentCraft Towny

Economy, MCMMO, PvE, Survival, Towny

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DifferentCraft is a Minecraft Survival server bursting with custom features, striving to be one of the best Towny servers out there! DifferentCraft runs on a custom built machine which is hosted at a Tier-1 data center to guarantee you the smoothest experience possible!We run a bunch of custom-made plugins so you’ll never get bored! You’ll find custom items and crafting systems at your fingertips, a rank progression system that grants you new perks while climbing the ranks! Some other things you’ll find are a brewing plugin that adds 60+ custom brewing recipes, a modified version of Slimefun to offer over 200 new items with lag free gameplay, MythicDrops and so much more!

Mc.DifferentCraft.Net

Cubiverse

Anarchy, Survival, Vanilla

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We are a non-profit vanilla Minecraft server that never resets and is always 100% EULA compliant. We never sell ranks and we offer a unique anarchy experience. /-/Server Rules/-/ 1. Do not cheat or hack in the server. Cheating includes exploiting game mechanics, using a hacked client and anything else that takes away from the multiplayer experience. Only mods that don’t give an unfair advantage are allowed on the server. 2. Do not spam. 3. Do not advertise. 4. Do not lag the server. 5. Alts are not allowed on the server. 6. Do not exchange in-game items for value outside Minecraft.Server-IP: cubiverse.online Server Version: Java 1.20.2Join our Discord to get whitelisted – https://discord.gg/FdJQVkcky3

cubiverse.online

Players:	107/800	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Dragon Eggs Found:	5356	Astral Amulets Crafted:	20
Ghost Trains Ridden:	2	Paranormal Events Investigated:	5
Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	2	Chaos Gates Opened:	2
Endless Mazes Solved:	2	Dragonfire Shields Forged:	3
Immortal Anvils Forged:	18	Blood-Forged Axes Created:	9
Mines Excavated:	2788	Shadow Daggers Crafted:	41
Time Loop Anomalies Resolved:	2	God-Tier Weapons Forged:	11

Players:	102/700	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Whispering Shadows Heard:	5	Endless Mazes Solved:	2
Time-Warping Watches Found:	3	Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	4
Chimeras Created:	2	Evil Lairs Raided:	6
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	12	Alternate Realities Explored:	2
Evil Twin Fights:	3	Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	2
Void Gems Collected:	38	Spontaneous Duels Fought:	11
Moonlit Rituals Performed:	2	Cursed Scrolls Read:	3

Players:	100/500	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	9	Elemental Forces Harnessed:	5
Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	4	Pirate Ships Captured:	1
Enchanted Forests Planted:	11	Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	2
Astral Amulets Crafted:	17	Curse of Binding Applied:	2
Forbidden Doors Opened:	3	Dungeon Sieges Launched:	9
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	2	Chaos Gates Opened:	0
Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	2	Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	2

Players:	93/800	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Rune Stones Activated:	6	Elemental Temples Cleansed:	3
Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	1	Sentient Weapons Trained:	2
Forbidden Relics Collected:	3	Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	5
Parallel Universes Unraveled:	1	Heroic Oaths Sworn:	20
Falling into the Void:	3	Crops Grown:	9822
Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	24	Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	3
Portal Loops Escaped:	3	Enchanted Teapots Collected:	19

Players:	97/300	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Celestial Events Witnessed:	5	Phantom Horses Ridden:	1
Celestial Blades Sharpened:	13	Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	3
Ethereal Couriers Hired:	4	Phantom Blocks Placed:	2
Arcane Towers Raised:	2	Ancient Dragons Awakened:	1
Wyrmholes Dug:	10	Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	1
Heroic Legacies Created:	2	Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	24
Sentient Weapons Trained:	1	Chaos Orbs Controlled:	24

Players:	94/500	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Dragons Adopted as Pets:	3	Mines Excavated:	2757
Evil Twin Fights:	4	Falling into the Void:	1
Wizards Turned into Frogs:	0	Enchanted Forests Planted:	4
Elemental Crystals Collected:	29	Mythical Quests Completed:	39
Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	33	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	6
Forbidden Tomes Read:	3	Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	2
Holy Grails Found:	5	Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	2

Players:	95/1000	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Lost Artifacts Recovered:	5	Chaos Gates Opened:	3
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	7	Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	0
Cozy Campfires Lit:	8	Invisible Pathways Walked:	4
Legendary Armor Sets Assembled:	48	Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	2
Epic Bosses Defeated:	0	Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	2
Alternate Realities Explored:	5	Cosmic Pies Baked:	2
Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	4	Soul Contracts Signed:	4

Players:	92/900	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Epic Battles Fought:	8	Epic Mounts Acquired:	6
Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	20	Demonic Pacts Formed:	0
Talking Trees Consulted:	2	Infinite Doors Opened:	2
Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	7	Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	3
Gorgon Shields Crafted:	4	Blood-Forged Axes Created:	14
Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	3	Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	2
Mysterious Portals Opened:	6	Chaos Gates Opened:	0

Players:	100/800	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Chaos Orbs Controlled:	19	Fairy Circles Danced In:	12
Sentient Weapons Trained:	2	Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	4
Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	1	Phantom Blocks Placed:	3
Hidden Villages Discovered:	2	Shattered Realms Restored:	1
Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	2	Love Letters Sent:	8
Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	8	Magic Wands Crafted:	13
Witch’s Brew Drunk:	11	Blood Moons Survived:	3

Players:	104/300	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Animals Bred:	198	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	3
Haunted Forests Traversed:	3	Demonic Pacts Formed:	1
Divine Spears Created:	20	Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	4
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	24	Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	2
Demon Skulls Collected:	32	Talking Trees Consulted:	5
Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	2	Magical Moments Shared:	20
Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	2	Royal Courts Attended:	4

Players:	101/900	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Ethereal Couriers Hired:	2	Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	0
Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	2	Vanishing Items Found:	4
Curse of Binding Applied:	4	Dungeon Sieges Launched:	7
Ancient Relics Unearthed:	364	Haunted Forests Traversed:	5
Divine Spears Created:	10	Pirate Ships Captured:	3
Reality Warps Survived:	0	Elemental Temples Cleansed:	1
Phantom Horses Ridden:	3	Titanic Relics Retrieved:	1

Players:	97/800	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Magic Wands Crafted:	23	Portal Loops Escaped:	0
Endermen Teleportation Errors:	1	Werewolf Howls Heard:	3
Unique Catgirls Spotted:	6	Soul Swords Wielded:	2
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	2	Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	6
Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	3	Cursed Villages Purged:	3
Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	3	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	1
Lost Artifacts Recovered:	2	Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	16

Players:	102/400	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Dragon Eggs Hatched:	1	Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	6
Chaos Orbs Controlled:	23	Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	3
Celestial Beings Befriended:	2	Endless Staircases Climbed:	1
Infernal Machines Built:	2	Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	2
Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	4	Ghost Trains Ridden:	0
Paranormal Events Investigated:	3	Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	3
Wilderness Tamed:	10	Titanic Battles Fought:	12

Players:	92/700	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Unbreakable Chains Forged:	2	Endless Mazes Conquered:	2
Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	4	Astral Orbs Gathered:	15
Lost Souls Rescued:	4	Magical Moments Shared:	30
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	4	Dragonkin Hatched:	5
Spontaneous Duels Fought:	12	Mythical Creatures Tamed:	0
Portal Loops Escaped:	1	Dungeon Sieges Launched:	8
Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	11	Elemental Crystals Collected:	50