I found a survival SMP that is about 2 weeks old and it has a small active group with around 6 to 9 people on. It started after the old world ran for more than 3 years so everyone decided to restart fresh.
It is vanilla plus on fabric and you can still join with a normal vanilla client. The server has extra stuff that mostly helps gameplay like faster leaf decay terralith world generation dynmap claims mini blocks and heads gravestones and backups. There is also proximity voice chat but you need a mod if you want to use that.
They might make a central shopping district later and it will not use any currency mods. They also say they will never sell advantages or ask for money so it is just for fun.
Fresh Vanilla Plus SMP 1.21.11
Chill survival buildingCommunity-Driven Changesfriendly survival serverMini block collectingno pay to win
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFolksMC Semi Vanilla Factions SMP Reboot
discord centered communityGrave recovery systemjoin or createlimited teleport homesProgression focused survival
FolksMC is a tight knit survival server that has been running since August last year and it has a real community vibe. They even keep a history of what has happened so far so it feels like the world has stories.
It plays like a semi vanilla SMP but with factions. You can join a team make your own or just live solo as a nomad. There are wars too but the groups have to agree on the war rules before it starts so it stays fun.
There are a few helpful plugins like two set homes plus spawn. You also get gravestones so your stuff is safer after you die. There is woodcutting sit and SimpleVC for voice chat.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPCozy Adult Vanilla Plus Survival SMP
DeadBerries SMP is a small cozy survival server that feels like a vanilla plus Hermitcraft style world for adults. Most players are around 20 to 40 and it is meant for people who want to stick around long term.
It runs on Java 1.21.11 and it is whitelisted so it stays more calm. The server stays close to classic Minecraft but adds a few quality of life things like sethome death graves and loot chests that can be looted again.
The vibe is relaxed and community driven with stuff like a shared shopping area community farms and group projects. It is survival focused with no planned resets so big bases and long progress can actually matter.
They are looking for friendly respectful players who like teaming up building shops joining events or just chatting while they mine and grind.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP