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.

The Phantom Universe SMP

Are you looking for a life steal SMP with a few extra mods? Are you looking for a server that’s an LGBT safe-space? Are you looking to have some fun with friends? Then look no further than The Phantom Universe! The Phantom Universe is a life-steal SMP ran by a queen named Bee, who is also Kiera’s best friend. We have the mob vote losers and Chocobos, more mods are also likely to get added in the future. Join the Discord and ping Bee or the moderators to turn the server on. Come and play with us.

ThePhantomUniverse.aternos.me:14693

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

Horizons End

Economy, Factions, PvP, Survival

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Welcome to Horizon’s End!Horizon’s End is a custom coded space Minecraft server. Pilot your very own movable starship, take over entire sectors of space, avoid pirates, use hyperspace to explore the vast galaxy! The galaxy is a 200k x 200k space map, with 17 unique planets to visit. Our server has an active, growing community that is welcoming to all new players. Join a nation or create your own settlement, all with the goal of galactic domination. The possibilities are endless!IP: play.horizonsend.net Wiki: https://horizonsendmc.miraheze.org/wiki/

play.horizonsend.net

Players:	100/800	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	3	Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	13
Crystal Wands Charged:	11	Dragon Eggs Hatched:	2
Mines Excavated:	1111	Phantom Ships Sailed:	4
Hidden Villages Discovered:	1	Animals Bred:	102
Living Statues Befriended:	3	Enchanted Weapons Reforged:	9
Dragon Scales Harvested:	458	Heroic Legacies Created:	3
Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	0	Wilderness Tamed:	6

Players:	94/1000	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.9 / 5
Lava Oceans Crossed:	3	Divine Spears Created:	23
Legendary Heroes Trained:	6	Endermen Teleportation Errors:	5
Blood Moons Survived:	2	Forbidden Grimoires Read:	7
Cosmic Pies Baked:	7	Phantom Blocks Placed:	7
Dragons Tamed:	1	Infinity Stones Found:	6
Lunar Scepters Activated:	3	Living Shadows Defeated:	3
Ancient Relics Unearthed:	195	Glitched Entities Encountered:	1

Players:	105/300	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
God-Killer Bows Constructed:	10	Towns Built:	6
Hedge Mazes Navigated:	10	Invisible Walls Found:	3
Inverted Worlds Discovered:	0	Villages Defended:	14
Endless Night Skies:	3	Gryphons Tamed:	4
Sunfire Helmets Forged:	2	Mystical Amulets Crafted:	31
Celestial Crowns Worn:	1	Unholy Beasts Tamed:	2
Astral Staffs Crafted:	14	Epic Shields Constructed:	29

Players:	104/600	Uptime:	96%
Rating:	4.3 / 5
Meteor Showers Witnessed:	3	Goblin Armies Outwitted:	2
Haunted Strongholds Conquered:	1	Mysterious Portals Opened:	17
Eternal Flames Captured:	7	Cursed Gauntlets Discovered:	3
Secret Libraries Discovered:	5	Eldritch Scrolls Read:	6
Arcane Towers Raised:	5	Cursed Taverns Survived:	1
Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	3	Titanic Battles Fought:	24
Celestial Events Witnessed:	5	Dragons Adopted as Pets:	1

Players:	106/500	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Dragons Tamed:	2	Living Shadows Defeated:	5
Alternate Realities Explored:	4	Endless Mazes Conquered:	4
Unicorn Sightings:	0	Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	1
Cosmic Hamsters Found:	6	Secret Guilds Joined:	1
Pirate Ships Raided:	2	God-Killer Bows Constructed:	3
Mythical Quests Completed:	40	Tesseract Cubes Discovered:	1
Lost Cities Unearthed:	3	Endless Mazes Solved:	2

Players:	97/1000	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.1 / 5
Magical Moments Shared:	7	Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	1
Meteor Showers Witnessed:	2	Horror Stories Survived:	2
Dragon Scales Harvested:	174	Heroic Oaths Sworn:	20
Infinite Doors Opened:	2	Reality Warps Survived:	2
Ender Chest Mysteries Uncovered:	1	Mines Excavated:	3204
Meteorite Armor Created:	19	Royal Decrees Issued:	3
Mystic Mirrors Unlocked:	3	Titanic Battles Fought:	21

Players:	106/700	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.0 / 5
Ancient Dragons Awakened:	1	Elemental Temples Cleansed:	3
Warlock Pacts Sealed:	3	Evil Portals Destroyed:	1
Dark Rituals Completed:	7	Crystal Caves Mapped:	5
Werewolf Howls Heard:	4	Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	1
Immortal Anvils Forged:	17	Hidden Passages Discovered:	6
Phantom Ships Sailed:	4	Cursed Amulets Found:	2
Crystal Wands Charged:	9	Sentient Weapons Trained:	3

Players:	93/100	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Godly Talismans Bestowed:	13	Magic Wands Crafted:	5
Corrupted Trees Chopped:	1	Volcanoes Explored:	1
Curse of Binding Applied:	5	Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	2
Hidden Passages Discovered:	5	Wyrmholes Dug:	6
Crystal Wands Charged:	14	Evil Portals Destroyed:	1
Invisible Walls Found:	2	Parallel Universes Unraveled:	1
God-Killer Bows Constructed:	10	Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	2

Players:	102/500	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Curse of Binding Applied:	5	Dragon Eggs Found:	8299
Storm Giants Negotiated With:	0	Cursed Lands Purified:	4
Parallel Universes Unraveled:	2	Invisible Pathways Walked:	6
Unholy Rituals Interrupted:	1	Magic Wands Crafted:	18
Astral Projections Made:	0	Ancient Guardians Awoken:	2
Dragon Eggs Hatched:	1	Ancient Ruins Explored:	1
Cursed Taverns Survived:	4	God-Killer Bows Constructed:	9

Players:	102/800	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Astral Mages Summoned:	2	Duplicated Mobs Battled:	7
Backwards Speech Heard:	2	Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	15
Godly Talismans Bestowed:	7	Endermen Teleportation Errors:	5
Divine Scrolls Written:	17	Spectral Entities Defeated:	6
Divine Spears Created:	25	Astral Staffs Crafted:	7
Heroic Oaths Sworn:	11	Celestial Events Witnessed:	4
Forbidden Relics Collected:	9	Ancient Ruins Explored:	3

Players:	94/400	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.2 / 5
Dragon Eggs Found:	8563	Paranormal Events Investigated:	1
Royal Decrees Issued:	3	Secret Passages Found:	6
Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	1	Crystal Wands Charged:	9
Eldritch Scrolls Read:	5	Corrupted Trees Chopped:	1
God-Killer Bows Constructed:	8	Demonic Pacts Formed:	0
Enchanted Teapots Collected:	16	Cursed Statues Activated:	3
Fairy Circles Danced In:	4	Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	2

Players:	108/200	Uptime:	99%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	1	Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	7
Fairy Circles Danced In:	12	Chimeras Created:	4
Undead Armies Raised:	2	Eclipse Rings Activated:	4
Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	2	Falling into the Void:	2
Zombie Dances:	7	Glitched Entities Encountered:	5
Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	1	Ghost Trains Ridden:	2
Heavenly Choirs Heard:	7	Spontaneous Duels Fought:	11

Players:	102/600	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Eclipse Rings Activated:	3	Living Shadows Defeated:	3
God-Killer Bows Constructed:	9	Mythical Beasts Vanquished:	0
Herobrine Sightings:	5	Celestial Blades Sharpened:	13
Blood Moons Survived:	3	Royal Courts Attended:	5
Ethereal Dreams Experienced:	12	Elemental Crystals Collected:	88
Secret Libraries Discovered:	5	Teleportation Mishaps:	2
Eldritch Medallions Worn:	8	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	1

Players:	104/900	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Shadow Daggers Crafted:	46	Immortal Potions Brewed:	6
Interdimensional Bake Sales Hosted:	3	Dragonfire Shields Forged:	2
Gorgon Shields Crafted:	2	Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	3
Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	4	Cursed Diamonds Mined:	4
Undead Armies Raised:	0	Dark Rituals Completed:	8
Magical Beanstalks Grown:	2	Mythical Creatures Tamed:	4
Demon Skulls Collected:	42	Enchanted Forests Planted:	9

Players:	92/700	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Magical Moments Shared:	12	Ghost Trains Ridden:	2
Warlock Amulets Crafted:	8	Epic Battles Fought:	10
Heavenly Choirs Heard:	1	Infernal Machines Built:	1
Astral Orbs Gathered:	20	Ancient Guardians Awoken:	1
Spontaneous Duels Fought:	5	Endermen Teleportation Errors:	1
Magical Carpet Rides Taken:	2	Gorgon Shields Crafted:	1
Infinity Stones Found:	3	Magical Familiars Summoned:	4

Players:	96/900	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Alternate Realities Explored:	3	Unicorn Sightings:	0
Epic Bosses Defeated:	2	Spectral Entities Defeated:	2
Haunted Chests Opened:	3	Warlock Amulets Crafted:	13
Royal Decrees Issued:	1	Reality-Bending Puzzles Solved:	2
Heroic Oaths Sworn:	14	Twisted Realms Survived:	2
Soul Contracts Signed:	2	Astral Amulets Crafted:	15
Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	6	Crystal Palaces Visited:	2