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.

Fortune Penitentiary

This server is a Non-OP Prison that is dedicated to bringing premium gameplay to all of its users! With friendly staff, and very custom gameplay, we do our best to ensure this is true!

Server Features: Black Markets in each rank Many different mine parties Custom plugins Intelligently resetting mines Many custom items Plot World

With custom high quality made plugins, and a hand crafted prison, we want you to enjoy your experience as much as possible. Join now, and have the experience of a lifetime (in prison)!

The server IP is play.fortunemc.net

play.fortunemc.net

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

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

Players:	92/1000	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Holy Grails Found:	2	Cursed Statues Activated:	4
Unseen Monsters Slain:	6	Magical Ponies Rescued:	5
Dragon Eggs Found:	2614	Cursed Swords Broken:	1
Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	10	Mimic Chests Discovered:	2
Necronomicon Pages Collected:	2	Gnome Villages Protected:	2
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	2	Sunfire Helmets Forged:	10
Divine Spears Created:	13	Phantom Knights Defeated:	6

Players:	110/900	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Love Letters Sent:	19	Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	1
Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	1	Rune Stones Activated:	4
Ancient Ruins Explored:	4	Forbidden Tomes Read:	3
Celestial Gardens Planted:	4	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	25
Towns Built:	2	Invisible Pathways Walked:	6
Crops Grown:	1315	Haunted Forests Traversed:	5
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	12	Mines Excavated:	4323

Players:	103/200	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Goblin Armies Outwitted:	9	Cursed Statues Activated:	1
God-Killer Bows Constructed:	2	Moonlit Rituals Performed:	7
Cursed Villages Purged:	3	Magic Wands Crafted:	23
Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	6	Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	2
Legendary Items Repaired:	4	Phantom Knights Defeated:	10
Titanic Relics Retrieved:	2	Pirate Ships Captured:	1
Mythical Quests Completed:	37	Enchantments Applied:	196

Players:	92/600	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Infinity Stones Found:	3	Astral Mages Summoned:	3
Parallel Universes Unraveled:	0	Dragon Scales Harvested:	378
Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	5	Epic Mounts Acquired:	5
Corrupted Trees Chopped:	5	Star Shards Collected:	299
Lost Cities Unearthed:	2	Villages Defended:	12
Living Statues Befriended:	1	Zombie Dances:	10
Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	1	Cursed Diamonds Mined:	3

Players:	106/100	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Wilderness Tamed:	19	Time-Warping Watches Found:	2
Endless Mazes Conquered:	1	Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	2
Heavenly Choirs Heard:	6	Mystical Amulets Crafted:	35
Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	3	Sentient Weapons Trained:	1
Lost Souls Rescued:	2	Wyrmholes Dug:	9
Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	1	Wailing Winds Heard:	4
Cuddly Creatures Pet:	31	Corrupted Trees Chopped:	2

Players:	101/900	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Endless Mazes Solved:	1	Ghost Trains Ridden:	2
Eerie Music Discs Played:	3	Inescapable Mazes Solved:	2
Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	3	Underground Cities Explored:	1
Ender Pearl Glitches:	5	Shadow Wolves Tamed:	2
Meteor Showers Witnessed:	1	Endermen Teleportation Errors:	0
Mystery Villagers Spotted:	6	Astral Amulets Crafted:	30
Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	4	Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	3

Players:	98/400	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Lost Souls Rescued:	6	Cursed Lands Purified:	4
Cozy Campfires Lit:	21	Villages Defended:	20
Living Shadows Defeated:	1	Ancient Guardians Awoken:	2
Cuddly Creatures Pet:	38	Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	2
Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	4	Ghost Trains Ridden:	0
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	32	Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	2
Eldritch Scrolls Read:	6	Lost Artifacts Recovered:	1

Players:	104/100	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Eclipse Rings Activated:	3	Legendary Items Repaired:	5
Crystal Wands Charged:	10	Battle Standards Raised:	6
Unicorn Sightings:	1	Potions Brewed:	75
Storm Giants Negotiated With:	2	Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	2
Endermen Teleportation Errors:	4	Immortal Anvils Forged:	18
Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	1	Necronomicon Pages Collected:	4
Alternate Realities Explored:	3	Infinity Stones Found:	1

Players:	101/400	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	1	Astral Staffs Crafted:	14
Epic Weapons Forged:	8	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	3
Forbidden Relics Collected:	7	Soulbound Rings Equipped:	5
Storm Giants Negotiated With:	2	Phantom Rings Equipped:	14
Mines Excavated:	2369	Void Gems Collected:	13
Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	3	Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	4
Reality Warps Survived:	0	Farms Harvested:	529

Players:	98/300	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Magical Familiars Summoned:	3	Crops Grown:	4462
Legendary Heroes Trained:	2	Mimic Chests Discovered:	2
Chimeras Created:	2	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	23
Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	2	Living Statues Befriended:	3
Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	1	Corrupted Trees Chopped:	5
Magical Ponies Rescued:	5	World-Altering Spells Cast:	0
Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	1	Volcanoes Explored:	2

Players:	98/100	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Dragons Tamed:	5	Living Statues Befriended:	3
Glitched Entities Encountered:	4	Soulbound Rings Equipped:	10
Ores Mined:	6988	Farms Harvested:	887
Magical Beanstalks Grown:	3	Astral Staffs Crafted:	17
Mythical Creatures Tamed:	1	Unseen Monsters Slain:	7
Villages Defended:	9	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	2
Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	2	Zombie Dances:	1

Players:	93/500	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	3	Lava Oceans Crossed:	2
Endermen Teleportation Errors:	4	Mystical Amulets Crafted:	22
Rune Stones Activated:	3	Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	6
Celestial Blades Sharpened:	13	Falling into the Void:	0
Endless Mazes Conquered:	2	Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	4
Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	1	Dragon Scales Harvested:	287
Wailing Winds Heard:	2	Teleportation Mishaps:	2

Players:	108/800	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Ghost Miner’s Tools Found:	6	Volcanoes Explored:	3
Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	4	Endless Night Skies:	2
Forgotten Legends Remembered:	8	Titanic Battles Fought:	11
Meteor Showers Witnessed:	2	Celestial Events Witnessed:	3
Cursed Amulets Found:	1	Shadow Wolves Tamed:	1
Star Shards Collected:	280	Moonlit Rituals Performed:	1
Cosmic Entities Communed With:	0	Lost Cities Unearthed:	4

Players:	99/1000	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Witch’s Brew Drunk:	15	Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	1
Runic Tablets Deciphered:	21	Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	83
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	1	Celestial Beings Befriended:	4
Shadow Realms Conquered:	2	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	3
Forbidden Relics Collected:	0	Cozy Campfires Lit:	22
Dragon Eggs Found:	5826	Leprechaun Gold Stolen:	1
Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	3	Dragonfire Shields Forged:	9