I found a Bedrock Realm that has been going strong for over two years and it still feels alive.
The community keeps growing and they want new people to join in. It sounds like a place where you can meet players and make friends while you play.
They also do daily updates and run giveaways in their Discord. The main idea is to hang out and have a great time while you start your own adventure.
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GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFreeLife SMP S3 Semi Anarchy Vanilla
I found FreeLife SMP S3 and it is a vanilla Java SMP. It is semi anarchy so you get a lot of freedom but there are still some rules and they are posted in the Discord.
The server has voice chat installed and it can hold up to 200 players. It is averaging around 5 players right now and they are trying to get more people to join.
There is a rule about the mace because the owner dislikes it. The mace will be craft banned for three days so people have a fair chance to get going. The server opens at 3:30pm EST and the owner is trying to make videos on the server too.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPNorthwoods Towny SMP No Reset Progress
Northwoods is a Towny SMP style server that is still early and looking for a small handful of players to help test gameplay and performance.
The world and your progress are not getting reset so what you build and earn will stick around.
It runs Towny with chat support plus stuff like levelled mobs shopkeepers simple jobs and a custom terrain generator. There is also Distant Horizons support and a custom CurseForge pack with Distant Horizons and a few client side mods.
The server is self hosted on a Xeon E5 2697A v4 machine with lots of RAM and 12 GB set aside for the server.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSylvaria SMP Crossplay Survival Economy
Border tuned explorationChill Survival VibesFresh resource runsQuest driven survivalSeasonal Server Events
Sylvaria is a survival server that wants a real community and not random toxic chaos. It opened in late November and it already has a steady group of regular players. They are still trying to grow and bring in more builders and friendly people.
Progression is based on playtime so you rank up just by playing. As you move up you can unlock more homes warps perks and prestige. It also says there are no pay to win shortcuts.
The economy is meant to feel balanced. You can make money from jobs quests voting events and playtime. Player shops are a big deal and the server tries to keep inflation under control so effort matters.
There are quests on daily weekly and monthly timers. The server also runs seasonal events and challenges. For protection it uses claiming so your builds stay safe and borders are visible.
There is a main survival world for living and building. There is also a resource world that resets so you can keep gathering. The borders are tuned to keep exploring meaningful. It supports both Java and Bedrock so friends on different platforms can play together.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCalvaria Vanilla SMP Whitelist Adventures
Calvaria is a Minecraft Java SMP that keeps things mostly vanilla and focused on hanging out and building with other players.
It is whitelisted so you have to submit an application to get in. The vibe is meant to be friendly so it is not just a random open server.
The server runs on version 1.21.11. It uses server side mods like Simple Voice Chat and an audio player plus stuff like vein miner and tree harvester. There are also some QoL crafting recipe changes item swapping mob and player heads armor posing and more. You do not have to install anything to play but you will need mods if you want to use certain features.
Calvaria first opened on January 28th 2026 and it is still growing.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSemi Vanilla Survival SMP With Real History
Java Survival is a multiplayer server that tries to feel like real Minecraft. The world is meant to be legit and built by players so everything you see was mined and placed by hand.
It is semi vanilla and they skip the usual big plugins. They use custom plugins for basic commands and land protection so the server has its own vibe.
The server has been running for years with different worlds over time and it is now on its third world that started March 28th 2025.
You have to be 13 or older. It is not strictly family friendly. The rules focus on respect like no excessive offensive language no politics no cheating and do not mess with other players builds or build too close. No advertising either.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCozy Whitelisted SMP With Big Features
I found a brand new whitelisted semi vanilla survival server that is trying to feel friendly and relaxed. It is meant to be grief free and cozy so you can play at your own pace without stress.
Java and Bedrock players can join together so friends on different versions can still play.
It has an economy with player shops and player warps. There are land claims to help keep builds safe and the staff is active so rules get enforced. Griefing is not allowed.
There are extra features like custom enchants jobs PyroFishing a resource world a PvP toggle and mobcatchers. They also do community events so the server does not feel dead.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPVitaNova SMP Semi Vanilla Claims
Auction House TradingCalendar claim rewardsChill Survival Vibesgrowing playerbasePlugin enhanced survival
VitaNova is a new semi vanilla SMP that just opened on New Years Day. The world is still mostly untouched so it feels like a fresh place to explore and build with other people.
It runs with plugins that add more stuff to do without changing the whole survival feel. Fishing gets a big upgrade with custom fish and different rarities plus fishing tournaments where players compete.
There is a land claim system so your builds and loot can stay safe. The server also has an auction house and jobs so you can play and earn money then trade with other players. Crates are easy to get and can give you a little boost.
There is also a launch event where you can claim free items with the calendar command until the end of January. The server is on version 1.21 and the community is still growing and trying to keep it welcoming.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh Factions Survival With Real Wars
TerraCraft is a new factions survival server where people actually think before they fight. The map is fresh and the economy is clean so every faction starts equal.
Most of the time it feels peaceful and you can focus on building a strong base. You can team up with others and make alliances while you grow your territory.
When wars happen they are organized and they matter. PvP is not nonstop but it is a big deal when it starts. The rules are fair and the progression feels balanced and open to all ages.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPKnakland SMP Adult Vanilla With Community
Knakland SMP is a survival server that feels like a small group instead of a huge mega place. It is for adults 18+ who want to play and talk with normal people.
The vibe is mostly vanilla and they still try to improve stuff with player input. You will see people doing technical builds making a cozy village or just hanging out and chatting by a campfire.
The rules are simple be respectful be yourself and have fun. Builds are protected with a claim system so you can log off without stress. There is also an active Discord where plans and jokes show up every day.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP