I found Silver Cove MC and it feels like an SMP that actually tries to stay alive. The main idea is that the server listens to players a lot and adds new stuff based on what the community suggests so it does not get stale fast.
It is a semi vanilla survival server on Paper for 1.21.5 and you can join on any higher version too. They use plugins but it is mostly quality of life so it still feels like normal Minecraft.
They also say it will never be pay to win. Ranks are earned for free by putting in work and you can support through a store only if you want.
To fight the two week phase they do custom events often and keep updates coming from player feedback. The community is meant to be welcoming to everyone.
NO WHITELIST CHAOS PVP GRIEF SERVER
I found a public Minecraft server that was made because the owner got super bored and wanted anyone to join.
There is no whitelist so you can hop in anytime. PVP is allowed and griefing is allowed too so it is pretty much chaos and you should expect fights and wrecked builds.
If you want a server where people can just jump in and do whatever then this one is that.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPModded Feel Vanilla SMP Worldgen
Vaulted Vanilla is an SMP that tries to feel like modded Minecraft but you still join with a normal vanilla client.
The world generation is heavily changed with new terrain and big structures to explore. The dimensions are overhauled too using Terralith Incendium so the overworld and the Nether feel way more interesting.
It also has quality of life plugins and data packs plus waystones and proximity voice chat. There are custom items and SlimeFun4 for more stuff to do. The server has a subtle economy and fishing competitions to keep survival from getting boring.
It is on version 1.21+ and crossplay is enabled. They are a newer community and they want feedback while everyone builds it up together.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCozy Vanilla Survival With Kind Players
Cozy MC is a vanilla survival world on hard difficulty and it feels like singleplayer but with other people around. The whole point is inclusivity and kindness so it is chill while still being real survival.
There is no fancy spawn or lobby stuff. People just play in a trust based world and it often has around 40 players online.
Stealing and griefing get you banned. They also have tools to fix damage and tools that let players check container transactions so theft can be found and reported.
PvP is only allowed if both players agree. You can still find friendly duels happening sometimes.
When you first join you cannot break blocks or pick up items until you type commands to read the rules and learn the steps to start. Verifying in their discord can also help you get going faster.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNEW SMP JUST DROPPED NO RESETS
I found StableSMP.ca and it is a long term survival server where players shape the world as it grows. It starts fresh and it is meant to keep going with no resets so your builds and choices can actually matter.
The server keeps the vanilla survival feel but adds extra progression systems you can choose to use. There is a player run economy with shops trading jobs and an auction house so you can grind money and become the server merchant.
It also supports cross play so Java and Bedrock players can play together. PvP is optional and there are risk zones if you want higher stakes while other players can stay more peaceful.
The community is described as chill and welcoming with room for teamwork and also competition. It seems like a good fit if you like building trading exploring or planning big projects.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh Semi Vanilla Season Server
I found a survival server with a small community around 90 players and it just started 4 days ago
It is running on 1.21.11 and it is almost completely vanilla. The only changes are anti x ray and some admin stuff so it stays fair
There is a register plugin so cracked players can play and their names do not get stolen
The community also gets to decide what the next season should have so it feels like everyone helps shape itGG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMortal SMP Semi Anarchy 1.21.11
Mortal SMP is a semi anarchy survival server on Java 1.21.11 with a small community.
It has a custom item and a custom End fight so it feels different from normal survival.
They are mainly looking for players ages 13 to 16 to help keep things safe and comfortable while still letting the server stay chaotic and fun.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPGeopolitical Earth Map Nations At War
This is a geopolitical server played on a huge Earth map. People make their own nations and try to hold land while everything around them keeps changing.
There is PvP so fights can break out fast. Alliances can happen and also fall apart. Diplomacy matters because nations can talk things out or start wars.
It also has a player economy so trading and money are part of the game. The vibe is that peace never lasts and the world can collapse if your nation messes up.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP18+ Whitelist SMP With Voice Chat
Lavender SMP is a whitelist Java server on 1.21.11 and it runs on hard mode. It is 18+ and lgbtq+ friendly and it feels like a close knit group that likes building and talking.
It uses Simple Voice Chat so you can hop in when people are chatting and just hang out. There are quality of life add ons like AFK Display and Anti Enderman Grief plus fun extras like More Mob Heads Player Head Drops and Mini Blocks.
It also has DiscordSRV and Double Shulker Shells so storage runs feel a bit nicer.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPEU Chill Survival With No Resets
MinecraftOffline is a laid back survival server for people who want a true permanent world. The big promise here is no resets ever so your builds can stay for the long run.
It is European optimised and hosted in Finland. It runs on version 1.21.11 and uses custom plugins. The hardware looks serious too so it should feel stable when you play.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP