I found a community centered survival server that is made by the players for the players. It is going for a Hermitcraft style SMP feel with a diamond based economy and a shopping area.
People also work on public builds and big projects and a lot of them use proximity chat while they play. The server tries to keep the vanilla experience but it can still grow with ideas from community requests and polls.
You can use homes and there are some extra cosmetic and quality of life and fun plugins. It is Minecraft 1.21.11 and Java only and it is whitelisted and 18+ only.
They say you will usually see around 5 to 20 people online during the day and they have a bunch of regular players. If you like meeting new people there are groups looking for more members.
Hermit Style SMP With Proximity Chat
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPOrianaMC SMP Survival With Smart Extras
OrianaMC is a survival SMP for people who just want Minecraft to feel like Minecraft. It sticks close to the normal survival vibe and only adds minimal plugins to make things smoother and more fun over time.
The server really focuses on community. It is made to feel welcoming and stable with no lag hiccups rude players or sudden resets.
You can claim land so your builds stay safe. The economy is player driven so money is made by players and used for trading with other players. There is also an auction house for selling items. You can find custom items too like extra tools and armor plus more.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP