I found a self hosted Vanilla SMP that is all about normal survival on Java 1.21.10.
It has a world map you can use and besides that it stays completely vanilla.
They are trying to keep it as a small community and they also want operators to help it grow. It runs on an old desktop that has been up for a long time so it is meant to stay online.
Gavins Vanilla SMP Small Community
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCrafted Survival Semi Vanilla SMP
I found a semi vanilla SMP server that is all about community and building cool stuff while still feeling like real survival.
It has a diamond based economy so people trade with diamonds and run player shops. There is also a shops menu so you can browse stores fast or set up your own.
Claims are a big deal here since you can protect your builds with golden shovels. It is PvE focused with no griefing and it also does not use keep inventory.
Java and Bedrock players can play together. There is a live world map you can check in your browser and separate resource worlds so the main world stays clean. You can also earn ranks and vote rewards and there are weekly events with a friendly community.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOldschool Vanilla SMP That Lasts
SanctuaryMC is a newer survival server on Minecraft 1.6.4 and it started in January 2026. It is fully vanilla and it feels like the old days where you just live off the land and build stuff.
People have been getting more active and you can see new builds popping up. There is even a road network in the overworld now that leads out to different bases and towns.
The rules are simple do not grief and do not steal. The server gets backed up every day so if someone tries anything it can be undone. The owner also says they are not planning to shut it down or reset the world soon so your builds are meant to stay for a long time.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPClassic Casual SMP Survival 1.21.8
Casual Minecraft is a survival SMP that sticks to the classic Minecraft feel. It is made for people who just want to play the game without a bunch of extra stuff getting in the way.
The community vibe is friendly and it feels like a place where players build together explore and help each other out. It works for veterans and also for players who are starting fresh.
There is optional proximity chat if you want more immersion while you play. The server is also looking for trusted players and skilled builders to help design the spawn region and leave something cool behind.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP8 Year Survival World Never Resets
This server is a survival world where everything you see was made in survival.
The world has been running for 8 years and they say there are no plans to reset it. It feels like the point is to stay in one place and keep building so your Minecraft phase does not end.
If you like long term worlds and seeing years of progress this is the kind of server that wants you to stick around.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP