Question	Answer
Are Minecraft servers down?	Check the server’s status on its official website or forums. Servers may go down due to maintenance or issues with hosting providers.
Are Minecraft servers free?	Some are free to join, but hosting typically incurs costs covered by subscriptions, donations, or in-game purchases.
Are Minecraft servers cross-platform?	Servers running Bedrock Edition support cross-platform play. Java Edition servers require plugins like GeyserMC for cross-play.
Can Minecraft servers detect Xray?	Yes, anti-cheat plugins like OreObfuscator can detect or prevent Xray use.
How do Minecraft servers make money?	Through donations, in-game purchases (e.g., cosmetics), and subscription fees for premium access.
What Minecraft servers have Bedwars?	Hypixel is the most popular server offering Bedwars.
Where to buy Minecraft servers?	Hosting services like Apex Hosting, Shockbyte, and BisectHosting sell server hosting packages.
Why are Minecraft servers so expensive?	Costs scale with server performance, capacity, and hosting location.

TavernMC

Cross-Play, Economy, MCMMO, PvE, PvP, Raiding, Survival

TavernMC is a Survival Minecraft server that adds a ton of new layers to the game. Players can team up with their friends, and explore a massive world with beautiful biomes. Be careful! because there are bears, and other creatures that spawn. Go on quests, take on some jobs, and level up to become the strongest. What makes this server unique? – Custom Mobs (Bears, Racoons, Skunks, and Bosses) – Custom Items (Ones that are better than netherite) – Custom Biomes (Over 80+ Beautiful biomes to explore) – Meant for both Casual Players and PVPers

tavernmc.net

CafeSMP

Cross-Play, Earth, Economy, LifeSteal, PvP, Survival, Vanilla

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[BEDROCK SUPPORT] [ JAVA SUPPORT] [NEWLY RELEASED SMP] smp.cafe is the much-needed, new, and exciting network providing a fresh, up-to-date, and continuously polished experience that caters to any player, from the total newbie to the polished veteran. Currently featuring the Survival gamemode.

join.smp.cafe

GoVibe

Cross-Play, Earth, Economy, LifeSteal, PvE, PvP

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Need a server? MineVibe is a brand new Lifesteal SMP server filled with tons of amazing features! We have an active playerbase, weekly events, and much more! See you there!

join.minevibe.fun

Void Realms

Creative, Cross-Play, Economy, Skyblock, Survival, Towny

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Void Realms We’re a community-oriented server that was created by the players, for the players. We offer traditional servers with our own unique twist you won’t find anywhere else.Skyblock: – Slimefun, Harvesters (Androids/Minions), Liquid Tanks, Cargo Transport, Machines, Island Top, Quests, Tinker’s Construct, Player Ranks, Chest Shops, Admin Shop, and more!Towny: – Custom Town Plugin System, Slimefun, Graves, RPG Style Skills, Custom Mobs, Player Ran Economy, Pwarps, PyroMining, PyroFishing, PyroFarming, Custom Terrain, Custom Enchants, Jobs, Mob Arena, Regenerating Structure Loot, Custom Items, and more!Creative: – Plots, WorldEdit, Decorative Heads, Vote Shop!Extra Info: ⮞ Bedrock + Java Compatible! ⮞ IP: play.voidrealms.net ⮞ Java Port: 25565 ⮞ Bedrock Port: 19132

play.voidrealms.net

Pump Power

Factions, PvE, PvP, Survival

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PumpKraft is a modded MC community welcoming new players! We currently are hosting a BRAND NEW Prominence 2 [RPG] server ready to join! With custom commands (tpa/homes/warps), active staff, and regular special events I’m sure you’ll have a great time in our community!

pr2.pumpkraft.net

PixelGrew

Cross-Play, Earth, PvE, PvP, Survival, Towny, Vanilla

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The 1.20 Minecraft Earth Server with exciting gameplay and unique features!IP: play.pixelgrew.net Bedrock IP: bedrock.pixelgrew.net Bedrock port: 19132Discord: https://discord.gg/MXyTb7mV63

play.pixelgrew.net

PortalMC

Survival

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Discover the best survival server. PortalMC is a server with an active community where you can take your own adventure. There are custom boxes with mythical items, villagers to trade op items, different warps to maximize your experience, and much more! Join us!

portalmc.lat:25572

DSBM Network

Anarchy, Cross-Play, Economy, KitPvP, LifeSteal, Survival, Towny

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Dive into ‘DSBM ADVENTURE’ for a unique Minecraft experience! Our server boasts custom-built landscapes, challenging dungeons, and a dynamic quest system to keep you on your toes. Connect with fellow players, form alliances, and showcase your skills. With a dedicated IP at play.dsbm.uk, the journey begins now. Are you ready for the ultimate Minecraft adventure?

Play.dsbm.uk

DinoSMP

Cross-Play, Economy, Roleplay, Survival, Vanilla

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DinoSMP is a new 1.20 SMP server focused on providing a safe and enjoyable place to play Minecraft. Our server revolves around vanilla Minecraft, with a handful of enhancements.– Grief Prevention – Chest Shops – Player Warps – Fossil Forge – Vote Tiers – QuestsCome join DinoSMP today and become apart of our awesome community!Server IP: dinosmp.net Bedrock Port: 19135

dinosmp.net

top-gaming.org

Bedwars, Cross-Play, Economy, PvE, PvP, Skyblock, Survival

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Welcome to Top-Gaming.Org – the favorite server for Minecraft enthusiasts! Discover a fascinating world where the power of your votes is a real game changer!– State-of-the-art servers Experience top technology on our reliable servers with zero lag and excellent performance. Whether you’re looking for classic mode or an adventure with unique gameplay, we have a server waiting for you.

top-gaming.org

Vanilla World Reloaded

PvP, Roleplay, Skyblock, Survival, Vanilla

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vwreloaded.com

MobCraft

MCMMO, Mini Games, Pixelmon, PvP, Skyblock, Survival

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Welcome to Mobcraft Server!Our Survival server offers: Kits Crates Elitehoppers Vote Rewards Infernal mobs SkillsOur Pixelmon server is running Pixelmon Reforged 9.1.5 This version of Pixelmon runs on Minecraft 1.16.5Shiny starters RTG DexRewards PokeHunt WonderTrade Vote Rewards Biomelist GriefPrevention

mobcraft.org

AztecWorld

Cross-Play, Economy, PvE, PvP, Survival

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Bored? In AztecWorld you will not get bored because of its Survival Custom Op mode. What is this mode? It is a Survival with many Plugins to improve your Gaming Experience such as RankUp System, X Charms, Jobs, Claims, Bosses, PlayerWarps, BattlePass and MyPet! In addition to an excellent community willing to help you!

play.aztecworld.lat

JoynCraft

Creative, Economy, MCMMO, Mini Games, PvE, Survival

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JOYnCRAFT offers active staff, players online around the clock, a beefy, professionally hosted server. Financing is secured years ahead. This server is meant to stay, and so are your builds! A lot of good builders play here and have already created many beautiful things you can check out. But the majority of the map is still pristine, so if you want to live far away from others and build big, this place is perfect for you! We have added plugins that are either meant to help you make your build visions come true, or to give you something fun to do when you need a break. Our discord bot plays relaxing minecraft-style music, our community is incredibly nice, and the server seed can only be described as outstanding. Joyn us today and make yourself at home!

joyncraft.com

BlueFox

Anarchy, Cross-Play, Economy, OneBlock, Survival, Survival Games, Vanilla

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BlueFox is a welcoming and lively Minecraft server. It offers a unique and enjoyable gaming experience for players of all ages and skill levels. With beautiful landscapes and endless possibilities, BlueFox allows you to explore, battle, and collaborate with friends. Our active community, regular events, and attentive staff ensure a safe and fun environment for all players. Join us today and unleash your creativity in this captivating Minecraft realm.Our current gamemodes: – Anarchy – Boxpvp – MiningUHC – SurvivalSMP – Survival PlotJoin Now!!! Available for Java and Bedrock IP: bluefox.ink

bluefox.ink

GrizzlyPrison

Cross-Play, Economy, KitPvP, Prison, PvP, Survival

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play.grizzlyprison.com

Players:	109/400	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Ores Mined:	2883	Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	3
Whispering Shadows Heard:	3	Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	1
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	23	Moonlit Rituals Performed:	6
Unicorn Sightings:	0	Celestial Dragons Tamed:	2
Glorious Feasts Held:	17	Celestial Crowns Worn:	5
Holy Grails Found:	3	Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	3
Haunted Chests Opened:	1	Pirate Ships Raided:	3

Players:	106/400	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Evil Lairs Raided:	2	Elemental Temples Cleansed:	2
Chimeras Created:	2	Inescapable Mazes Solved:	3
Legendary Items Repaired:	5	Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	1
Runic Tablets Deciphered:	27	Living Statues Befriended:	2
Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	3	Star Shards Collected:	114
Celestial Dragons Tamed:	1	Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	5
Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	2	Astral Amulets Crafted:	44

Players:	103/100	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Eldritch Scrolls Read:	4	Underground Cities Explored:	4
Backwards Speech Heard:	6	Pirate Ghost Ships Conquered:	3
Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	4	Ethereal Couriers Hired:	5
God-Tier Weapons Forged:	45	Shadow Wolves Tamed:	2
Cursed Villages Purged:	4	Talking Trees Consulted:	5
Portal Loops Escaped:	1	Mythical Relics Collected:	10
Spontaneous Duels Fought:	8	Twisted Realms Survived:	3

Players:	104/200	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	4	Herobrine Sightings:	5
Nightmare Scenarios Survived:	3	Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	24
Wilderness Tamed:	19	Dimensional Rifts Closed:	0
Players Killed by Monsters:	387	Shadow Cloaks Sewn:	5
Mythical Swords Crafted:	48	Twisted Realms Survived:	3
Meteorite Armor Created:	28	Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	3
Epic Bosses Defeated:	0	Celestial Dragons Tamed:	3

Players:	103/900	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Cursed Villages Purged:	3	Mysterious Portals Opened:	14
Eldritch Scrolls Read:	7	Orbs of Power Found:	5
Celestial Dragons Tamed:	2	Runes Activated:	0
Parallel Universes Unraveled:	0	Celestial Events Witnessed:	4
Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	1	Cosmic Entities Communed With:	2
Underground Cities Explored:	4	Whispering Shadows Heard:	1
Cursed Swords Broken:	3	Mystical Amulets Crafted:	31

Players:	93/500	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Hidden Villages Discovered:	3	Shadow Daggers Crafted:	17
Dragons Tamed:	2	Elemental Temples Cleansed:	4
Towns Built:	2	Holy Grails Found:	2
Haunted Mirrors Gazed Into:	2	Rune Stones Activated:	8
Endermen Teleportation Errors:	4	Pirate Ships Captured:	1
Infinity Stones Found:	6	Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	5
Sentient Weapons Trained:	4	Arcane Towers Raised:	4

Players:	99/100	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Phantom Horses Ridden:	3	Meteorites Collected:	2
Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	6	Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	7
Lunar Eclipses Witnessed:	1	Players Killed by Monsters:	5518
Goblin Armies Outwitted:	10	Astral Amulets Crafted:	19
Hedge Mazes Navigated:	11	Magic Items Found:	6874
Inverted Worlds Discovered:	1	Fairy Circles Danced In:	6
Unholy Beasts Tamed:	3	Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	2

Players:	99/800	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Alternate Realities Explored:	3	Wilderness Tamed:	5
Elemental Temples Cleansed:	5	Orbs of Power Found:	5
Epic Bosses Defeated:	1	Celestial Dragons Tamed:	2
Dungeon Sieges Launched:	8	Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	68
Forbidden Grimoires Read:	6	Goblin Armies Outwitted:	4
Mythical Quests Completed:	25	Dimension Hops:	9
Elemental Forces Harnessed:	10	Celestial Gardens Planted:	7

Players:	101/600	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Hidden Passages Discovered:	8	Cursed Lands Purified:	5
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	15	Epic Bosses Defeated:	5
Gryphons Tamed:	1	Ethereal Couriers Hired:	1
Wailing Winds Heard:	3	Curse of Binding Applied:	2
Cursed Swords Broken:	2	Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	2
Ores Mined:	9451	Potions Brewed:	158
Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	2	Phantom Blocks Placed:	6

Players:	99/600	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Reality Distortions Fixed:	2	Cosmic Pies Baked:	2
Ethereal Couriers Hired:	5	Dungeon Sieges Launched:	8
Starry Nights Enjoyed:	13	Invisible Pathways Walked:	3
Gryphons Tamed:	4	Divine Relics Bestowed:	6
Forbidden Grimoires Read:	5	Paranormal Events Investigated:	3
Crystal Caves Mapped:	6	Frozen Fortresses Conquered:	4
Haunted Forests Traversed:	2	Epic Shields Constructed:	39

Players:	108/100	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Powerful Allies Recruited:	5	Gnome Villages Protected:	3
Werewolf Howls Heard:	5	Magical Beanstalks Grown:	2
Soulbound Rings Equipped:	10	Haunted Mines Explored:	3
Legendary Heroes Trained:	1	Gryphons Tamed:	1
Magical Familiars Summoned:	3	Meteorite Armor Created:	19
Enchanted Armories Found:	9	Falling into the Void:	1
Blood Moons Survived:	0	Mimic Chests Discovered:	1

Players:	110/800	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Soul Swords Wielded:	4	Animals Bred:	37
Spells Gone Horribly Wrong:	3	Undead Armies Raised:	5
Backwards Speech Heard:	3	God-Tier Weapons Forged:	29
Legendary Scepters Created:	8	Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	1
Ghost Trains Ridden:	1	Teleportation Mishaps:	2
Rainbows Spotted:	1	Cursed Villages Purged:	1
Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	3	Whispering Shadows Heard:	1

Players:	98/600	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Vanishing Structures Built:	2	Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	1
Dragonkin Hatched:	2	Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	7
Chaos Gates Opened:	3	Phantom Blocks Placed:	2
Secret Libraries Discovered:	5	Endless Legions Commanded:	34
Forbidden Tomes Read:	3	Evil Lairs Raided:	7
Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	2	Gods Slained:	0
Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	1	Bizarre Potions Brewed:	8

Players:	96/800	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Titanic Relics Retrieved:	1	Vanishing Structures Built:	2
Forbidden Doors Opened:	2	Glitched Entities Encountered:	2
Hidden Passages Discovered:	8	Enchanted Teapots Collected:	17
Mythical Quests Completed:	39	Hedge Mazes Navigated:	7
Omnipotent Charms Created:	2	Necronomicon Pages Collected:	7
Sunfire Helmets Forged:	10	Ancient Dragons Awakened:	0
Dimensional Rifts Closed:	4	Elemental Forces Harnessed:	6

Players:	103/1000	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	4	Alien Abductions:	5
Teleportation Mishaps:	5	Rainbows Spotted:	10
Fairy Circles Danced In:	11	Time Loop Anomalies Resolved:	2
World-Altering Spells Cast:	2	Eldritch Scrolls Read:	6
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	19	Rune Stones Activated:	2
Underground Cities Explored:	4	Magic Wands Crafted:	24
Villages Defended:	12	Lunar Scepters Activated:	7