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.

Mineplay.nu

Anarchy, Factions, Hardcore, PvP, Raiding, Survival, Vanilla

Since 2019, Mineplay has focused on semi-vanilla, Anarchy like gameplay though we also incorporate a few lightweight plugins to make playing the game a bit more smooth, with basic teleport commands like, /tpa /sethome. Our kind community is what really sets us apart, we are super welcoming to new players! We do have a mature player base with older players, however eveyyone is encouraged to join.

Even though we do call it semi-anarchy we do have a few rules.

Rules: No cheats/exploits Respect fellow players and staff No spam or advertisements No excessive swearing/offensive language

mineplay.nu

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:	109/500	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Glorious Feasts Held:	9	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	44
Backwards Speech Heard:	4	Inescapable Mazes Solved:	4
Heroic Legacies Created:	5	Magic Scrolls Discovered:	1
Underground Cities Explored:	1	Cozy Campfires Lit:	21
Wyrmholes Dug:	6	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	15
Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	4	Shadow Wolves Tamed:	1
Mysterious Portals Opened:	6	Shadow Realms Conquered:	0

Players:	108/300	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Secret Passages Found:	4	Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	2
Blood Moons Survived:	2	Glitched Entities Encountered:	0
Titanic Battles Fought:	12	Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	13
Corrupted Trees Chopped:	2	Forbidden Relics Collected:	7
Underground Cities Explored:	3	Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	3
Demonic Pacts Formed:	1	Bizarre Potions Brewed:	19
Lunar Scepters Activated:	8	Epic Bosses Defeated:	1

Players:	103/800	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Lost Souls Rescued:	1	Cursed Amulets Found:	4
Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	3	Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	2
Ancient Ruins Explored:	1	Secret Guilds Joined:	2
Gryphons Tamed:	3	Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	5
Wilderness Tamed:	8	Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	8
Mysterious Obelisks Activated:	4	Immortal Anvils Forged:	16
Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	5	Forbidden Grimoires Read:	5

Players:	107/600	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Unique Catgirls Spotted:	10	Astral Amulets Crafted:	17
Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	9	Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	3
Corrupted Trees Chopped:	2	Phantom Horses Ridden:	4
Twisted Realms Survived:	2	Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	4
Titanic Relics Retrieved:	4	Elemental Forces Harnessed:	3
Soul Swords Wielded:	1	Inescapable Mazes Solved:	3
Rainbows Spotted:	10	Endless Mazes Conquered:	1

Players:	105/900	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	4	Love Letters Sent:	14
Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	7	Blood Moons Survived:	1
Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	6	Magical Frogs Kissed:	7
Chaos Gates Opened:	2	Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	2
Bizarre Potions Brewed:	15	Teleportation Mishaps:	4
Haunted Chests Opened:	7	Meteor Showers Witnessed:	2
Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	2	Infinity Stones Found:	4

Players:	102/100	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	0	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	15
Epic Weapons Forged:	2	Enchanted Armories Found:	3
Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	5	Phantom Ships Sailed:	2
Warrior Spirits Summoned:	14	Epic Shields Constructed:	28
Mystical Amulets Crafted:	32	Mystery Villagers Spotted:	2
Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	2	Living Shadows Defeated:	3
Haunted Forests Traversed:	4	Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	3

Players:	91/500	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Voidwalker Blades Crafted:	5	Invisible Pathways Walked:	3
Dragon Hoards Looted:	2	Eldritch Medallions Worn:	11
Hidden Villages Discovered:	3	Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	2
Celestial Crowns Worn:	5	Parallel Universes Unraveled:	2
Dragonfire Shields Forged:	8	Wyrmholes Dug:	2
Astral Projections Made:	3	Haunted Forests Traversed:	5
Duplicated Mobs Battled:	1	Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	0

Players:	92/700	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Dragon Scales Harvested:	387	Epic Mounts Acquired:	6
Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	24	Alternate Realities Explored:	4
Unseen Monsters Slain:	8	Mythical Quests Completed:	38
Titanic Battles Fought:	30	Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	191
Evil Portals Destroyed:	1	Pirate Ships Raided:	3
Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	4	Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	3
Horror Stories Survived:	2	Rune Stones Activated:	11

Players:	97/200	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Shattered Realms Restored:	0	Mythical Creatures Tamed:	3
Infinity Stones Found:	5	Endless Legions Commanded:	14
Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	1	Epic Mounts Acquired:	8
Astral Mages Summoned:	4	Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	3
Mimic Chests Discovered:	5	Eclipse Rings Activated:	3
Werewolf Howls Heard:	4	Magical Moments Shared:	14
Titanic Battles Fought:	10	Magic Crystals Found:	15

Players:	108/200	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Sunfire Helmets Forged:	2	Farms Harvested:	836
Pirate Ships Captured:	0	Crystal Caves Mapped:	4
Living Statues Befriended:	2	Moonlit Rituals Performed:	5
Wizards Turned into Frogs:	2	Vanishing Items Found:	7
Duplicated Mobs Battled:	4	Dragons Tamed:	0
Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	0	Whispering Shadows Heard:	2
Ores Mined:	6797	Ancient Ruins Explored:	2

Players:	102/1000	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Talking Trees Consulted:	1	Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	6
Ancient Ruins Explored:	2	Duplicated Mobs Battled:	1
Moonlit Rituals Performed:	3	Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	1
Crystal Palaces Visited:	3	Ender Pearl Glitches:	1
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	2	Dragon Scales Harvested:	357
Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	22	Ancient Guardians Awoken:	3
Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	4	Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	102

Players:	100/400	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Endless Mazes Solved:	1	Unique Catgirls Spotted:	10
Cursed Scrolls Read:	4	Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	4
Living Statues Befriended:	3	Elemental Temples Cleansed:	3
Astral Mages Summoned:	2	Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	0
Reality Warps Survived:	2	Haunted Forests Traversed:	5
Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	2	Legendary Heroes Trained:	6
Orbs of Power Found:	9	Dragons Adopted as Pets:	3

Players:	91/700	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Goblin Markets Raided:	5	Alien Abductions:	0
Ancient Dragons Awakened:	1	Forbidden Relics Collected:	5
Blood-Forged Axes Created:	14	Animals Bred:	174
Goblin Armies Outwitted:	4	New Chunks Explored:	876700
Wailing Winds Heard:	2	Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	4
Dragon Eggs Hatched:	2	Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	4
Haunted Chests Opened:	5	Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	0

Players:	103/700	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Love Letters Sent:	3	Emeralds Found:	7036
Meteor Showers Witnessed:	3	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	2
Shadow Figures Spotted:	3	Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	12
Mythical Swords Crafted:	74	Phantom Ships Sailed:	4
Magic Scrolls Discovered:	8	Animals Bred:	185
Dragonkin Hatched:	2	Astral Mages Summoned:	4
Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	82	Meteorites Collected:	3

Players:	105/800	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Wyrmholes Dug:	8	Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	3
Magical Moments Shared:	15	Void Armor Forged:	18
Star Shards Collected:	140	Mystical Artifacts Crafted:	16
Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	3	Astral Mages Summoned:	2
Whispering Caves Entered:	5	Ethereal Couriers Hired:	5
Epic Weapons Forged:	3	Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	5
Epic Quests Completed:	6	Forbidden Grimoires Read:	6