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.

Semi VanillaMC

Hi, our server is semi vanilla with support for bedrock and java. We have a great community and a mixture of bedrock and java user as we been open for over a year now! We aim to keep the server updated to the latest and stable builds.

We post all our updates and announcement on Discord so feel free to join it: https://discord.vanilla-mc.com

Our main plugins: – Teams – GriefPrevention – Essentials – PvP Toggle – Voting

Java: play.vanilla-mc.com Bedrock: play.vanilla-mc.com:19132

Server location: United Kingdom

play.vanilla-mc.com

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

AztecWorld

Cross-Play, Economy, PvE, PvP, Survival

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Bored? In AztecWorld you will not get bored because of its Survival Custom Op mode. What is this mode? It is a Survival with many Plugins to improve your Gaming Experience such as RankUp System, X Charms, Jobs, Claims, Bosses, PlayerWarps, BattlePass and MyPet! In addition to an excellent community willing to help you!

play.aztecworld.lat

JoynCraft

Creative, Economy, MCMMO, Mini Games, PvE, Survival

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JOYnCRAFT offers active staff, players online around the clock, a beefy, professionally hosted server. Financing is secured years ahead. This server is meant to stay, and so are your builds! A lot of good builders play here and have already created many beautiful things you can check out. But the majority of the map is still pristine, so if you want to live far away from others and build big, this place is perfect for you! We have added plugins that are either meant to help you make your build visions come true, or to give you something fun to do when you need a break. Our discord bot plays relaxing minecraft-style music, our community is incredibly nice, and the server seed can only be described as outstanding. Joyn us today and make yourself at home!

joyncraft.com

BlueFox

Anarchy, Cross-Play, Economy, OneBlock, Survival, Survival Games, Vanilla

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BlueFox is a welcoming and lively Minecraft server. It offers a unique and enjoyable gaming experience for players of all ages and skill levels. With beautiful landscapes and endless possibilities, BlueFox allows you to explore, battle, and collaborate with friends. Our active community, regular events, and attentive staff ensure a safe and fun environment for all players. Join us today and unleash your creativity in this captivating Minecraft realm.Our current gamemodes: – Anarchy – Boxpvp – MiningUHC – SurvivalSMP – Survival PlotJoin Now!!! Available for Java and Bedrock IP: bluefox.ink

bluefox.ink

GrizzlyPrison

Cross-Play, Economy, KitPvP, Prison, PvP, Survival

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play.grizzlyprison.com

Players:	94/900	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	3	Crystal Caves Mapped:	9
Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	3	Unholy Beasts Tamed:	3
Inverted Worlds Discovered:	2	Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	2
Epic Battles Fought:	13	Omnipotent Charms Created:	2
Mythical Quests Completed:	44	Chaos Orbs Controlled:	18
Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	8	Evil Portals Destroyed:	1
Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	0	Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	1

Players:	104/600	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	4	Soul Contracts Signed:	5
Phantom Knights Defeated:	3	Eclipse Rings Activated:	4
Cursed Lands Purified:	8	Powerful Allies Recruited:	8
Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	2	Chimeras Created:	3
Wyrmholes Dug:	4	Haunted Forests Traversed:	7
Whispering Caves Entered:	7	Reality Warps Survived:	0
Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	26	Hedge Mazes Navigated:	3

Players:	109/300	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Love Letters Sent:	3	Enchanted Armories Found:	3
Undead Armies Raised:	1	Haunted Chests Opened:	7
Chaos Gates Opened:	0	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	1
Forbidden Doors Opened:	3	Runic Tablets Deciphered:	23
Epic Mounts Acquired:	8	Lost Artifacts Recovered:	5
Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	3	Godly Talismans Bestowed:	10
Phoenix Feathers Found:	10	Cursed Swords Broken:	3

Players:	102/400	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Living Shadows Defeated:	3	Crops Grown:	8642
Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	2	Paranormal Events Investigated:	1
Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	160	Phantom Blocks Placed:	3
Celestial Gardens Planted:	5	Epic Weapons Forged:	5
Flesh-Eating Plants Grown:	1	Heroic Legacies Created:	3
Dragon Eggs Found:	7424	Evil Twin Fights:	4
Ancient Relics Unearthed:	423	Unbreakable Chains Forged:	7

Players:	95/100	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Fabled Crowns Discovered:	5	Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	6
Galactic Jellyfish Caught:	1	Lunar Scepters Activated:	11
Heavenly Choirs Heard:	5	Powerful Allies Recruited:	5
Goblin Markets Raided:	9	Star Shards Collected:	189
Ancient Relics Unearthed:	280	Backwards Speech Heard:	4
Curse of Binding Applied:	2	Dark Rituals Completed:	9
Lava Oceans Crossed:	1	Infernal Machines Built:	2

Players:	104/1000	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Endless Mazes Conquered:	4	Cursed Taverns Survived:	1
Titanic Relics Retrieved:	1	Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	3
Eerie Music Discs Played:	6	Magic Items Found:	7786
Emeralds Found:	4158	Mystical Amulets Crafted:	20
Paranormal Events Investigated:	1	Secret Guilds Joined:	2
Magical Familiars Summoned:	2	Lost Artifacts Recovered:	1
Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	1	Ancient Guardians Awoken:	1

Players:	101/300	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	2	Magical Moments Shared:	27
Fairy Circles Danced In:	4	Endless Staircases Climbed:	1
Ancient Guardians Awoken:	1	Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	3
Mystic Runes Engraved:	6	Divine Relics Bestowed:	7
Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	2	Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	28
Ancient Dragons Awakened:	2	Volcanoes Explored:	1
Villages Defended:	8	Demonic Pacts Formed:	2

Players:	109/800	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Pirate Ships Captured:	2	Meteorite Armor Created:	20
Epic Battles Fought:	16	Celestial Events Witnessed:	3
Lunar Scepters Activated:	3	Pirate Ships Raided:	2
Shadow Wolves Tamed:	2	Elemental Crystals Collected:	70
Underground Cities Explored:	1	Sentient Weapons Trained:	3
Cursed Biomes Uncovered:	7	Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	2
Paranormal Events Investigated:	2	Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	7

Players:	97/300	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Pirate Ships Captured:	3	Cursed Taverns Survived:	3
Epic Quests Completed:	11	Magical Familiars Summoned:	2
Gods Slained:	2	Evil Lairs Raided:	8
Enchanted Forests Planted:	6	Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	0
Buildings Constructed:	30	Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	2
Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	3	Cosmic Hamsters Found:	5
God-Tier Weapons Forged:	23	Secret Guilds Joined:	4

Players:	103/800	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Enchanted Teapots Collected:	20	Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	10
Crops Grown:	8873	Mystical Amulets Crafted:	36
Endless Minecart Rides Taken:	3	Royal Courts Attended:	3
Eldritch Scrolls Read:	6	Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	0
Living Shadows Defeated:	5	Magical Moments Shared:	15
Epic Bosses Defeated:	4	Dimensional Rifts Closed:	0
Phantom Blocks Placed:	2	Royal Decrees Issued:	0

Players:	100/200	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	2	Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	14
Heavenly Choirs Heard:	2	Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	1
Hidden Villages Discovered:	1	Phantom Ships Sailed:	2
Epic Weapons Forged:	3	Crystal Caves Mapped:	5
Storm Giants Negotiated With:	2	Endless Mazes Solved:	3
Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	1	Battle Standards Raised:	7
Pirate Ships Raided:	2	Magical Ponies Rescued:	4

Players:	98/100	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Epic Weapons Forged:	2	Celestial Gardens Planted:	3
Evil Portals Destroyed:	1	Living Shadows Defeated:	4
Quantum Bards Serenaded:	4	Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	2
Paranormal Events Investigated:	5	Eerie Music Discs Played:	6
Vanishing Items Found:	7	Celestial Beings Befriended:	5
Sentient Weapons Trained:	4	Duplicated Mobs Battled:	2
Glorious Feasts Held:	17	Gods Slained:	1

Players:	108/600	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Unholy Beasts Tamed:	3	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	5
Enchantments Applied:	111	Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	2
Eclipse Rings Activated:	4	Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	1
Soul Contracts Signed:	4	Moonlit Rituals Performed:	1
Ancient Dragons Awakened:	2	Shadow Figures Spotted:	2
Titanic Relics Retrieved:	2	Arcane Towers Raised:	2
Endless Mazes Conquered:	2	Eerie Music Discs Played:	3

Players:	98/300	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Hidden Passages Discovered:	6	Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	14
Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	28	Dimensional Rifts Closed:	2
Chaos Emeralds Discovered:	2	Hedge Mazes Navigated:	9
Eclipse Rings Activated:	4	Soul Swords Wielded:	4
Sentient Weapons Trained:	1	Eldritch Beasts Summoned:	0
Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	23	Chimeras Created:	2
Inescapable Mazes Solved:	3	Storm Giants Negotiated With:	0

Players:	95/500	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Evil Portals Destroyed:	2	Soul Contracts Signed:	5
Enchanted Forests Planted:	9	Dragon Eggs Found:	7267
Magical Beanstalks Grown:	2	Chaos Orbs Controlled:	18
Star Shards Collected:	187	Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	5
Treasure Maps Found:	10	Cursed Lands Purified:	7
Infinity Stones Found:	3	Astral Amulets Crafted:	20
Crystal Wands Charged:	11	Warlock Pacts Sealed:	1

Players:	98/400	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Cursed Diamonds Mined:	1	Eclipse Rings Activated:	4
Evil Lairs Raided:	6	Eldritch Scrolls Read:	7
Curse of Binding Applied:	2	Treasure Maps Found:	15
Epic Quests Completed:	14	Buildings Constructed:	32
Cozy Campfires Lit:	6	Epic Weapons Forged:	4
Dragon Eggs Found:	9694	Cursed Swords Broken:	3
Astral Staffs Crafted:	5	Haunted Strongholds Conquered:	1