I found this survival server that tries to stay as vanilla as possible and it is all about freedom.
There are no gameplay rules and no admins watching over you. There are no land claims and no protection so griefing and PvP can happen anytime. Cheating and building and basically everything goes.
It also says there are no server sided dupes and there are no world resets so the world keeps its history.
The server has been running since April 2021 and it is on 1.21. You can still join from 1.17 up to 1.21.11.
Pretzel SMP Chill Whitelisted 17+ Vanilla
Pretzel SMP is a whitelisted Java server for people who are 17 and up. It started on February 18th 2026 and it is made for players who just want to build and play in a calm chill way.
The server is vanilla on 1.21.11 but it uses some server side mods and datapacks to make things smoother. Stuff like Simple Voice Chat and Audioplayer are on here plus things like Armor Poser Vein Miner Lumberjack head drops and double shulker shell drops.
You do not need to install anything to join and play. There is also a recommended mod pack if you want the best experience. The whitelist request is quick and only takes a couple minutes.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPTrue Vanilla Semi Anarchy No Resets
FabricCraft is a survival server that sticks to real vanilla mechanics because it runs on Fabric. It is semi anarchy so you get a lot of freedom with only a few rules.
There are no land claims and there are no world resets so the world stays the same and players shape it over time. That means you will see trade alliances rivalries and raids and all the weird politics that come with it.
Hacked clients or mods that give you an advantage are not allowed. Griefing is banned within 1k of spawn and it is handled with active moderation instead of claim plugins.
There is also a creative world with no plots and no big space limits so people can test builds before doing them in survival. If you like speedrunning there is a manhunt mode you can play too. Simple voice chat is available for everyone on the server.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNew 1.19.2 Origins Whitelist Vanilla Plus
I found a freshly started Minecraft server running 1.19.2 with the Origins mod and a small vanilla plus modpack.
It is whitelist only and they are trying to keep the community small and tightly knit. They say everybody is welcome and the server started yesterday.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPHeadrest SMP Lore Wars And Factions
Headrest SMP is a Paper server on 1.20.10 with a few quality of life plugins and an active community. It uses Terralith and other structure plugins so exploring and building has more stuff to find.
The server is roleplay focused with lore and factions. People try to be friends and build together but there are also wars and fights when groups clash. PvP is more of a side thing but it can still happen.
There is a safe zone at spawn where players can build shops and hang out. They also use the Simple VC mod so people can talk in voice.
The server has rules and plugins to keep fights fair like no elytra during combat and combat logging protection. There is also /sit and more plugins. It runs on a dedicated machine with 20GB of RAM and a 5800x3d CPU to help reduce lag.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh Towny Factions SMP With Honor PVP
ArcticMC is a new survival server that started only a couple days ago and it feels pretty calm and friendly.
It is an SMP with Towny and factions so you can build a town then team up with others or try to take and defend territory.
PvP matters here but they use an honor system that is explained in their rules so fights are meant to stay fair.
You also get McMMO skills so you level up stuff like mining and combat while you play and you can unlock special abilities.
The world uses Tectonic generation so the terrain looks realistic with big mountains and valleys and lots of nice places to build.
They also have custom items and even furniture that is entity based and they plan limits to help prevent lag.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPIperios Nations SMP With McMMO Wars
Iperios is an SMP where players make nations and build up power through wars and politics. You can start your own nation and choose your government then set laws and ranks. If you do not want to run one you can join a nation that already exists.
The server has a geopolitics system with resource camps you can conquer. These camps become your first income of geopolitical resources so your nation can expand and take more territory. There are also buildings and resources you can create and the full info is shared on their Discord with active support.
Gameplay uses McMMO so you can refine your skills over time. It also has custom enchants and plugins like Dynmap Essentials GriefPrevention SilkSpawner and ExcellentEnchants. It is whitelist based and you join by asking to be whitelisted then staff can guide you and give a beginner kit.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPLeech SMP Lifesteal PvP Server Recruiting
Leech SMP is a survival server with a lifesteal twist where fights actually matter.
If you kill players you get stronger. If you die you lose a heart and you might not get it back.
The PvP is active and competitive and it pushes you to play smart or be ruthless. People can form clans and make alliances then switch up with betrayals.
There is a real economy and progression so grinding and trading matters. The server also does constant events and updates so it stays busy.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOVERSTRESSED SMP GRAND OPENING HYPE
I found a new SMP called Overstressed and it is doing a big launch on February 22nd at 3PM GMT.
It has a custom questline with over 250 quests so you always have stuff to do. There is a player run economy with shops plus a currency system so trading feels like a real thing.
The staff made a massive spawn that is meant to be explored. When you leave spawn you can choose your path like taking a bridge to town or going down into the forest. There is also a road network that connects places and they even give starter spurs so you can get a horse and start traveling.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOneBlock Boss Hunts on LegionCraft
LegionCraft is a OneBlock server where you build up your island and keep expanding your world.
The big thing here is challenging bosses. When you beat them they can drop keys that you use for rare loot.
There are crates with epic gear and rewards so you always have something to grind for. You can also use chunk hoppers to automate your island.
It is also listed as no pay to win so it is meant to feel fair while you build grind fight and loot.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP