I found this Minecraft server called Malgazar and it is a pretty chill vanilla style world. The server runs mostly vanilla with just a few quality of life plugins so it still feels like normal Minecraft.
There is a small community that feels really tight and people are nice and active. Players seem to enjoy building and surviving together and they want more positive people to join in.
The staff take moderation serious so griefing almost never happens. They watch over the server a lot and they even decided to unban some small time offenders and put them on a watch list so they get a second chance. If someone does bad stuff again they get banned for good.
The world is not tiny either. They recently expanded the Overworld Nether and End borders from about 4.5k to 11k so there is more room to explore and make bases.
If you just want a solid vanilla survival server with a good community and you like being a nice player this server fits that pretty well.
Malgazar Vanilla Java Survival Community
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBanana Split Bedrock Realm Lore SMP
This is a casual Bedrock realm where people just hang out and play. It feels pretty relaxed and not super serious but there is still a lot going on.
The server has weekly build competitions so players always have something fun to work on. It really pushes people to be creative and try cool new ideas with their builds.
The main focus is player driven lore and events. Players make stories together and join in events that bring everyone into the same world and drama.
You can start your own city state and decide if you want to stay peaceful and just build or if you want to get into wars with other players. Both building and pvp are supported so different play styles can work.
The realm is mostly vanilla with only a few changes to make normal features feel better. There are some rules but they are there to keep a good balance of freedom and fun for everyone.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBauKlotzHeim Creative Build Community
BauKlotzHeim is a Minecraft world for people who just like to build together and chill.
Here they have an organized lobby world called bkh where players can work on their own ideas or team up for big projects. It does not feel rushed and there is no stress about time. You can just hop on and slowly shape your builds.
Both experienced builders and new players are welcome as long as they enjoy creating things. The community cares about being respectful to each others work. If you like stuff like redstone or terraforming or tiny detail builds that is a nice bonus but not required.
Overall the server feels like a calm place where people hang out and build a shared world at their own pace.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOutcrafted SMP Season 3 Semi Vanilla
Outcrafted SMP Season 3 is a semi vanilla world that is starting up again and it is looking for a lot of active players.
The server is made for players who are 16 or older so the community feels a bit more mature. There is no big application or interview. You just join and follow the rules and you are good.
The gameplay is mostly normal survival but there are some extra things that make it different. There is simple voice chat so people can talk in game. There are dungeons and taverns that add new structures so exploring the world feels more exciting. There are also some custom maces to mix up combat this season.
From what I can tell the server wants 50 to 100 active players so there should be a lot of people on to play with and team up with. If you want a new season style SMP with light extras and a chill vibe this one feels pretty good.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPYukraft Semi Vanilla Crossplay Community
Yukraft is a chill semi vanilla server that feels like a small town where everyone actually knows each other. When you join it is mostly about normal survival but with a few helpful perks that make things less annoying.
The server has grief and theft protection so your builds and chests are safe. There is a death chest system so when you die your stuff goes into a locked chest instead of flying everywhere. There is also a tree chopping feature you can toggle to make cutting trees way faster.
Ranks are based on how active you are. So the more you play and help out the more perks you will unlock over time. It feels like the server rewards people who actually stick around instead of just people with money.
The community is a big focus here. Players help new people get started and there is a strong core group that looks out for each other. The server is very inclusive and welcomes people from all walks of life and is clearly LGBTQ2S+ friendly and wants to be a safe space.
Yukraft works for both Java and Bedrock so you can play with friends even if they are on different editions. If you want a friendly active survival world with simple gameplay and some nice quality of life stuff this server fits that really well.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBruhMemeSMP Chill Vanilla 1.21
BruhMemeSMP is a chill Minecraft server that stays really close to vanilla. It only has some basic plugins like rtp tpa warp and set home so the game still feels like normal Minecraft.
The server is made for people who hate when there are too many mods and random stuff everywhere. They just want a simple world with a few helpful commands and a normal vanilla vibe.
Griefing and stealing are not allowed at all. If you get caught doing that you will be punished. PVP is turned off and even if it ever gets turned on you still cannot fight players without their permission.
If you just want to build explore and hang out without getting your stuff ruined this server is made for you.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPAncient Echoes SMP 18+ Community
Ancient Echoes is a whitelisted SMP for adults who want a Minecraft world that actually feels alive. It is 18 plus only and runs on Java 1.21.11 with Fabric.
When I joined I noticed people actually talk in chat and hang out in voice. Players build together and plan big projects and there are group adventures and challenge raids. It feels more like a real community than a random server.
The server uses a diamond economy and it keeps things simple with no plugins for shops. There is a nether hub and highway plus roof travel. In the overworld and on the nether roof there is a road network that is still being built.
They run events that last more than one day like games tournaments mini competitions and special spin off weeks such as Skyblock or Lifesteal style weeks. There are also seasonal events for things like Halloween and Christmas.
The server is trust based and relaxed. Rules are minimal and there are no complicated land claims. There is no pay to win at all and there are no paid cosmetics or donor perks so everyone is equal.
There is a shared community jukebox with rotating music where players can set the vibe for everyone. The server also has proximity voice and group chat plus a Blue Map. There are proxies aimed at players in APAC and EU so they can connect through Hong Kong or Amsterdam.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNew Vanilla Survival Fabric Server
This is a brand new vanilla Minecraft survival server that runs on Java and uses Fabric. It feels clean and simple and it just lets you play normal Minecraft without a lot of extra stuff.
You can claim land to keep your base and builds safe so random people cannot grief everything you make. Redstone and farms work the way they are supposed to which is really nice if you like building automatic things.
The server is hosted on a strong dedicated machine with a Ryzen 9800X3D so the gameplay feels really smooth and not laggy. There is no pay to win so you do not have to spend money to keep up with other players.
Anyone can join and you are welcome to invite your friends and just hang out and play survival together.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPEmberline SMP – Small 20 Player Vanilla
Emberline SMP is a small survival server that is meant to stay around 20 players max. The owner is tired of huge servers with like a hundred people and also tired of servers that never even start.
The server is vanilla style and only has a few extra things. It has proximity chat so you can talk to people who are near you in game. It also has one player sleep so nights can pass faster and it has player head drops.
You join the discord and fill out an application. When they hit 20 people in the discord they start the world and that is the whole group. It sounds like a simple survival server where everyone actually gets to know each other and play together instead of getting lost in a giant crowd.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNew Vanilla SMP For Small Creators
This is a new SMP that was made for people who want to do Minecraft content together. It is for small YouTubers and streamers who want to start or improve their videos and streams.
The server is meant to feel like real vanilla. There are only a few small tweaks that make the game more fun for everyone. It is focused on cooperation and on building a long lasting world.
There is also a Discord with channels where people talk about content creation. Players help each other with problems and share tips and learn together.
You do not have to be a pro or have perfect videos. But the server is only for people who are serious about content creation and want to put real effort into what they make.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP