I found Goober SMP and it is a brand new Vanilla plus Java server. It started just a few days ago and it already has around 20 active players so it feels alive.
The server is mostly vanilla but it adds small stuff to make multiplayer more fun. PvP is allowed and people are into building and hanging out so you can fight or make cool projects.
It runs on Java 1.21.11 and it has whitelist on so you need to get added before you can play. It also supports SVC mods and has a head drop plugin so players can drop their heads.
They want a player driven world with towns and community builds. Server wide events are planned too so sometimes it can get chaotic.
GOOBER SMP VANILLA PLUS CHAOS
Builder friendly worldChill multiplayer serverGroup projects servermostly vanilla gameplayServer events planned
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPFresh Season Bedrock Survival Realm
chill survival vibediscord based communityExploration friendly seedpure survival gameplaySocial survival realm
I found a Bedrock Survival Realm that is trying to keep that vanilla feeling. It has some extra stuff like an essential add on and player shops.
They started a new season about two weeks ago so it still feels fresh and like everyone is building things up.
The Discord community is big with over 1,000 members and it keeps growing. They also talk about daily updates and giveaways plus lots of time to just play and chill.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPKumaCraft Cute Modded SMP 1.20.1
Collaborative projectsCozy build focuscreative base buildingFarming and CookingVillager roleplay life
KumaCraft is a modded SMP for Minecraft 1.20.1 that is made to feel cute and friendly. The server is aimed at people who want a non toxic place to hang out and play.
It runs a huge modpack with over 300 mods so there is a lot to do. Some big ones included are Ice and Fire Minecraft Comes Alive and Create.
This server also leans hard into building and decorating with over 20 decoration mods. There is voice chat and a bunch of farming and cooking mods too.
The vibe here is more community and builds. If you want a grindy server or a pvp focused place then this is probably not the right fit.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPSeason 4 Fresh Start Lifesteal SMP
This is a survival vanilla lifesteal SMP that is starting a new season this weekend so everyone begins fresh together.
It has competitive pvp players who like to fight and it also has peaceful builders who just want to build and chill. Lifesteal means PvP can really matter so it feels intense but you can still play your own style.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP