I found a simple Bedrock server that stays fully vanilla and runs on the latest version. It is whitelist only so people have to apply first.
There are no mods and no fancy spawn. It is just normal Minecraft with other people around.
The community feels friendly and it has players of all ages. Some people team up and some just do their own thing.
They are trying to grow the player base and the Discord has over 100 members. The server usually has about 5 to 10 players online on average.
Bedrock Vanilla Whitelist Survival With Friends

GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPChill Bedrock Realm Towny Survival

Turtle Tides is a Minecraft Bedrock Realm that feels like a long term survival home. It stays mostly vanilla but has a few extra things that add more depth without changing the whole game.
I saw a custom currency with NPC shops and also player run shops. You can protect your shop builds and set trust so your stuff stays safe. There are optional upgrades too like extra hearts and movement speed.
People can build solo or team up and make towns and group bases. The realm does community events like building competitions and casual PvP tournaments but it is always optional.
There is a gravestone system so your items are safer when you die. The rules are clear and strict about no hacking griefing stealing or unwanted PvP.
The community is mostly adults with busy schedules so nobody is forcing you to log in all the time. Discord is required so players can talk and see announcements.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPDragon’s Den Modded SMP Adventure

The Dragons Den is a modded SMP with a small friendly community that has been running for about 3 years. It is made to be long lasting fun and not some server that resets and disappears fast.
Right now it is on the DawnCraft Echoes of Legends modpack so it feels like an adventure. They sometimes switch the modpack to keep things fresh and they also take suggestions for mods and future packs.
The rules are strict about no NSFW stuff and no profanity so it stays safe for everyone. There is also a Discord where players can talk even when they are not in game and the server info is shared there.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBeocraft Classic Survival SMP

Beocraft is a long running survival SMP that feels like a chill hermit style server. It has been around for years and the vibe is about relaxing and playing classic survival.
It runs on Fabric and it does not use Paper style fixes. The world is meant to last and the current one is about a year old.
People build big stuff by hand in survival and the community is active. The server is in Europe and it has strong hardware.
They are strict about no griefing and no cheating so it stays fair. They are also looking for content creators who want to make videos or streams.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPBetaBuddies Vanilla Beta 1.7.3 SMP

BetaBuddies is a vanilla Minecraft Beta 1.7.3 SMP server with a small community that wants to grow. It is for players who miss the old beta feeling and just want classic survival with other people.
You need to request a whitelist to join. The vibe is chill and friendly and the rules are pretty strict about being respectful.
Hate speech is not allowed and neither is griefing stealing or cheating. You also have to avoid explicit or offensive memes. Be kind and respect other peoples builds so everyone can have fun.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMalgazar Semi-Vanilla Build Together Server

Malgazar is a friendly server where people like to build big projects together and leave them out in the open so everyone can see them and use them.
It feels mostly vanilla and it only has a couple quality of life plugins like Proximity Chat and VeinMiner. The server stays on the latest version for both Java and Bedrock.
The mod team is active and they take griefing and stealing seriously. If something happens while you are offline they work on it fast and they can revert the damage.
This place is for players who want a stable long term home and a positive community where your ideas can actually turn into real builds.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPChill EU Survival Community No Grief

I found a friendly Minecraft survival server in the EU with a community that started in the Netherlands. It has about 12 regular players and they want more active people from nearby countries so the world feels more alive.
It is an open survival world where you can build together on group projects or just do your own thing. You can also join small groups and help with community projects when you feel like it.
The rules are simple. No griefing and no stealing. PVP only if both people agree. Respect other builds bases and private areas. Be normal and respectful in chat and Discord. Dupes are allowed but no lag machines or stuff that can mess up the server.
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPHearthbound Long Term Semi Vanilla SMP

Hearthbound is a Java survival SMP that feels like it is built around people first. The world is meant to last and they are not planning resets so you can actually keep working on your builds and progress.
The server is semi vanilla and it aims for a respectful and positive vibe. They want players who talk and work together and stick around. They also say they do not allow toxicity and they try to grow slowly to protect the community.
It is whitelist only so you have to fill out a short application. Applications are checked within about a day and then you can join if you fit the vibe.
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