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.

Vanilla SMP Server: Not Quite Vanilla, But Still Ordinary! (Java 1.20.4)

1.20.4, Active, building, Community, Discord, Feedback, Fun, hermitcraft, java, members, Minecraft, ordinary, Players, Server, smp, Suggestions, Two months, Vanilla, Voicechat, wandering traders, Whitelist, world

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Overview

Server Name	Ordinary SMP
Server Type	Vanilla Whitelisted SMP
Features	Simple Voicechat, 1.21 blocks, better Wandering traders
Community Size	More than 100 members on Discord

FAQ

Question	Answer
How can I join the server?	The server is whitelisted, so you’ll need to apply on our Discord server and get approved.
Can I use mods on the server?	No, the server is vanilla and does not allow any mods.
Is there a specific age requirement to join?	While there is no strict age requirement, we expect players to behave maturely and follow the rules.
Are griefing and stealing allowed on the server?	No, we have strict rules against griefing, stealing, and any other forms of malicious behavior.
Can I invite my friends to join the server?	If your friends are willing to follow the rules and apply for whitelisting, they are welcome to join.

realme

Mini Games, PvP, Skywars, Survival

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Finnish Minecraft server! From us you can find e.g. Survival, Battle Royale, Bounty Hunter and Finland’s best SkyWars!

realmi.fi

Dextrality

Factions, Hardcore, MCMMO, PvE, PvP, Raiding, Roleplay

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Welcome to this vast and exciting world, brave adventurer! But be careful, you can’t just walk around here like it’s nothing, as there are certain rules you must follow so you don’t end up being exiled from humanity, your land, and the world. So get ready to challenge your limits, explore incredible places and face epic challenges while following the rules and becoming a real hero of this great adventure!

play.dextrality.net

Dragon Block Apollo

Economy, Factions, PvE, PvP, Survival

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1.7.10 Modded Server, please follow this installation guide: – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlgzVBIYBywThe forefront of the Dragon Block server community! 1.2.5 / GT Update is now released and available for everyone to play! Check out our website for the full Change-Log! apollomcnetwork.net/dbchomeJoin our community of over 50,000 registered players along with over 10,000 Discord members, join today to experience the premiere Dragon Block Experience.– 240 Main Story Quests !Recently Revamped! – 6 Carefully created races !New Race Majin! – Human, Saiyan, Half-Saiyan, Namekian, Arcosian, and Majin – 7+ Forms per Race! – 4 Servers across North America (3) and Europe (1) – Multiplayer Questing! (Party / Co-Op Questing) !Recently Revamped! – Active player base – And Much More!

DBC.ApolloNetworkMC.net

MineBox Network

Creative, Economy, Mini Games, Skyblock, Skywars, Survival

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Do you need a high-performance Minecraft community? Join MineBox Network! We are the number one server in quality and modalities, we take our work very seriously to progress as much as possible. We have been online for more than 5 years!

mcs.minebox.es

TavernMC

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

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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

Roleplay Hub

Anarchy, Economy, Roleplay, Survival

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mc.roleplayhub.net

Loka

Economy, Factions, PvP, Survival, Towny

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Loka is a Semi-Vanilla, PvP Survival Server that uses custom plugins to create a one of a kind Minecraft experience. Loka features a custom-written Territorial Conquest System, a very rich story, unique, talent-based Battlegrounds, ELO-rated Arenas, a custom Market, Thievery, and World Events.Loka’s biggest feature, Territories, is custom system wherein Towns vie for control of static Territory Nodes throughout our three Continents. The strongest Town or Alliance at the end of each month becomes the Capital of Loka and gets to implement global policies. Alliances, Enemies, Friends, and Mortal Enemies have been forged and destroyed through our Territory System. Territorial Conquest, Custom World, Towns, Town Industries, Jobs, PvP, Powerful Market, Thievery, Story.

play.lokamc.com

From PokeBa

Economy, Factions, Parkour, Pixelmon, PvE, PvP, Survival

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Dear PokeBalta family!We look forward to bringing you exciting news after a long wait! Our brand new season is at the door and we are sure that we will fascinate you once again with the innovations we bring. Here are some special features we have prepared for you: Version 1.16.5 and Latest Pixelmon, Exclusive Datapack, WARZONE Add-on, Fun Activities, Server Exclusive Costumes, Dungeons and MoreDon’t forget to follow our social media accounts and forums so you don’t miss this season full of exciting innovations. We look forward to collecting unique memories together in our new season! Are you ready? We are ready! We welcome you to this magical adventure. See you later!

play.pokebalta.com.tr

RealBox

Bedwars, Economy, Mini Games, PvP

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BoxPvP server. Features: Powerful hosting, nearly best anti-cheat system possible, premium plugins

play.realbox.fun

Minewind

Anarchy, Bedwars, Creative, Hardcore, KitPvP, Raiding, Survival Games

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Choose your class and go on an epic adventure to gather all the OP loot that suits your play style!

A big variety of loot can be found in any chest in the world, or traded with many villagers for emeralds. More loot can be stolen from OP monsters, but they will use it against you first!

Special events happen on spawn every few hours that offer more unique OP rewards.

At the end of the day, explore the natural beauty of Minecraft wilderness and build a work of art in the perfect spot.

For more information visit https://minewind.com

gyat.minewind.net

PocketPixels

Creative, Economy, MCMMO, Pixelmon, Roleplay, Survival, Vanilla

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All our servers offer unique and enjoyable Pixelmon experiences, for all involved in the Pixelmon community, which you won’t feel anywhere else! Our aim is to provide you with a pixelmon experience like no other filled with our custom content, events, and a one of a kind friendly community. Join our servers, and begin your adventure of a lifetime!Put your skills and knowledge to the test by challenging our 8+ Gym System, run by experienced staff members, to earn all the badges! If you’re into the competitive scene or looking for another challenge, you can challenge our Hard-Mode Gyms, Elite Four and Battle Frontier. Try our daily quests where you complete challenges to earn a range of rewards and experience the Pixelmon gameplay to its fullest!You’ll constantly see new custom content and network updates, staff members actively improving your experience, giveaways and events with prizes, and much more!Everyone can find something to do on our servers! Fitting into your play style is easy, whether it be competitive battling, trading, catching Pixelmon, hunting down legendaries, or even hanging our with friends! You’ll find a place in the PocketPixels community.

play.pocketpixels.net

VanillaPlus

Anarchy, Economy, Hardcore, PvP, Raiding, Survival, Vanilla

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NO LAND CLAIMING | NO GRIEF PREVENTION | NO KEEP INVENTORY | PVP ENABLED | RAIDS We have a protected spawn that you can teleport to trades, meet up with people, or fight to the death against other players. You also can set homes and teleport so that you can easily get around without traveling far distances to get to farms, bases, or friends. On Vanilla Plus, you can experience classic Minecraft, but better! Build an epic base, fight to the death, or hang out. Anything is possible, so come check it out!

play.vanillaplus.net

PlayCDU

FTB, PvE, PvP, Roleplay, Skyblock, Survival

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Our Links: Website: https://www.craftdownunder.co Discord: https://discord.gg/playcdu Forums: https://forum.playcdu.co/About Us: To view all 35+ servers that we host and their IPs, head to https://forum.playcdu.co/servers/Craft Down Under is a gaming community that specializes in hosting and playing Minecraft modpacks. Our servers, located in Australia, Germany and the United States, offer a wide variety of modpacks to suit different playstyles and preferences. We’re dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for all players, regardless of their skill level, to come together and enjoy the unique experiences that modpacks provide. Join us today and see why Craft Down Under is the go-to destination for Minecraft modpack enthusiasts!

nohub.playcdu.co

JackpotMC

Anarchy, Economy, Factions, LifeSteal, PvP, Raiding, Survival

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JackpotMC is a server focused on PvP game modes, with our latest game mode being Lifesteal SMP. This is a one of kind, unique SMP that allows players to steal hearts from each other. Once a player kills another, they take a heart from them. If you die to a player, you lose a heart to them. Once you’re out of hearts, you’re banned for the rest of the day. With no claims and no rules on griefing, it is a pure Anarchy experience.

play.jackpotmc.com

NAVELYA

PvP

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NAVELYA NETWORK Our server is a server played within the scope of PvP. If you have just started our server, use the (/kit) command. You Can Use It To Kill Other Players And Take Their Sets. You Can Enter Places in the PvP Area and Strengthen Your Set You can review our server. 1.16.5x 1.20.4

play.navelya.net

Players:	108/100	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Dragonfire Shields Forged:	10	Glitched Entities Encountered:	3
Secret Libraries Discovered:	3	Inverted Worlds Discovered:	0
Immortal Anvils Forged:	7	Magic Scrolls Discovered:	1
Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	16	Mystic Runes Engraved:	2
Dark Rituals Completed:	2	Epic Battles Fought:	19
Mythical Quests Completed:	10	Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	7
Ender Pearl Glitches:	3	Cursed Lands Purified:	3

Players:	98/1000	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	3	Corrupted Chunks Fixed:	3
Mythical Swords Crafted:	53	Moonlit Rituals Performed:	1
Immortal Potions Brewed:	3	God-Tier Weapons Forged:	15
Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	5	Cosmic Entities Communed With:	2
Astral Projections Made:	4	Dimensional Collapse Prevented:	1
Unseen Monsters Slain:	4	Infinity Gauntlets Forged:	0
Void Gems Collected:	16	Chaos Emeralds Discovered:	4

Players:	96/400	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Arcane Towers Raised:	4	Cryptic Prophecies Deciphered:	2
Goblin Armies Outwitted:	2	Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	12
Dragon Eggs Hatched:	2	Mythical Quests Completed:	16
Celestial Gardens Planted:	5	Haunted Chests Opened:	9
Magic Crystals Found:	20	Cosmic Pies Baked:	6
Celestial Dragons Tamed:	3	Glorious Feasts Held:	15
Epic Mounts Acquired:	2	Royal Decrees Issued:	1

Players:	105/100	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.5 / 5
Volcanoes Explored:	2	Secret Passages Found:	4
Haunted Redstone Contraptions Built:	7	Ghost Trains Ridden:	0
Hidden Passages Discovered:	8	Eldritch Scrolls Read:	4
Starry Nights Enjoyed:	16	Haunted Mines Explored:	2
Moonlit Rituals Performed:	2	Immortal Anvils Forged:	9
Magic Crystals Found:	16	Duplicated Mobs Battled:	5
Vampire Cloaks Sewn:	1	Twisted Realms Survived:	3

Players:	108/800	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	2	Interstellar Fungi Gathered:	2
Magical Familiars Summoned:	3	Reality Distortions Fixed:	3
Goblin Markets Raided:	8	Darkness Engulfments Escaped:	2
Gryphons Tamed:	1	Epic Battles Fought:	8
Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	7	Dimension-Hopping Bunnies Found:	1
Chaos Orbs Controlled:	17	Blood-Forged Axes Created:	17
Haunted Strongholds Conquered:	2	Enchanted Armories Found:	9

Players:	99/600	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	10	Endless Mazes Solved:	1
Lunar Scepters Activated:	6	Mystical Amulets Crafted:	22
Epic Shields Constructed:	39	Legendary Scepters Created:	4
Void Gems Collected:	15	Unseen Monsters Slain:	1
Celestial Crowns Worn:	4	Duplicated Mobs Battled:	6
Hidden Passages Discovered:	5	World-Altering Spells Cast:	0
Crops Grown:	8792	Celestial Dragons Tamed:	2

Players:	105/700	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	5.0 / 5
Enchanted Teapots Collected:	11	Infinity Stones Found:	6
Unholy Beasts Tamed:	1	Heroic Deeds Celebrated:	14
Endless Night Skies:	4	Treasure Maps Found:	10
Witch’s Brew Drunk:	14	Goblin Armies Outwitted:	7
Epic Mounts Acquired:	3	Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	2
Invisible Walls Found:	3	Doomsday Clocks Constructed:	1
Cursed Artifacts Recovered:	11	Falling into the Void:	2

Players:	101/200	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Animals Bred:	73	Giant Mushrooms Cultivated:	3
Dragons Tamed:	4	Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	3
Disappearing Landscapes Witnessed:	2	Enchanted Tomes Discovered:	67
Dragon Eggs Found:	1144	Sentient Weapons Trained:	5
Celestial Beings Befriended:	1	Dragon Eggs Found:	5882
Elemental Crystals Collected:	68	Volcanoes Explored:	1
Evil Twin Fights:	1	Mystery Villagers Spotted:	1

Players:	94/800	Uptime:	97%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Alternate Realities Explored:	4	Nether Portals Gone Wrong:	3
Reality Distortions Fixed:	2	Haunted Chests Opened:	10
Celestial Events Witnessed:	1	Herobrine Sightings:	2
Buildings Constructed:	42	Eldritch Abominations Befriended:	0
Storm Giants Negotiated With:	0	Dragonfire Shields Forged:	5
Gods Slained:	2	Celestial Dragons Tamed:	1
Warlock Amulets Crafted:	13	Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	4

Players:	97/1000	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Treasure Maps Found:	8	Celestial Gardens Planted:	8
Backwards Speech Heard:	2	Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	2
Orbs of Power Found:	11	Enchanted Armories Found:	6
Demonic Pacts Formed:	2	Demon Skulls Collected:	40
Buildings Constructed:	17	Time-Warping Watches Found:	3
Epic Shields Constructed:	16	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	6
Ender Pearl Glitches:	1	Vanishing Items Found:	8

Players:	92/400	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.6 / 5
Ancient Relics Unearthed:	268	Zeus’s Thunderbolts Captured:	2
Hedge Mazes Navigated:	11	Forbidden Doors Opened:	1
Hidden Sanctuaries Discovered:	1	Magical Familiars Summoned:	5
Goblin Markets Raided:	7	Lunar Scepters Activated:	4
Dragons Adopted as Pets:	1	Enchanted Teapots Collected:	16
Invisible Walls Found:	4	Arcane Towers Raised:	3
Living Shadows Defeated:	2	Pockets of Chaos Discovered:	3

Players:	107/400	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.4 / 5
Reality-Warping Charms Crafted:	4	Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	2
Arcane Secrets Unlocked:	21	Shadow Realms Conquered:	2
Wishing Wells Wished Upon:	8	Time-Traveling Monkeys Met:	3
Celestial Events Witnessed:	2	Mystic Runes Engraved:	7
Lost Souls Rescued:	4	Ghostly Villagers Traded With:	4
Corrupted Trees Chopped:	3	Dungeon Sieges Launched:	3
Dragons Tamed:	5	Glowing Eyes in the Dark:	5

Players:	92/300	Uptime:	95%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Animals Bred:	133	Unbreakable Curses Broken:	1
Hidden Villages Discovered:	1	Hidden Passages Discovered:	8
Eternal Flames Captured:	3	Phantom Rings Equipped:	6
Ender Dragon Reincarnations:	1	Magic Scrolls Discovered:	3
World-Altering Spells Cast:	0	Epic Weapons Forged:	4
Werewolf Howls Heard:	4	Villages Defended:	5
Dark Rituals Completed:	4	Runes Activated:	8

Players:	99/700	Uptime:	98%
Rating:	4.7 / 5
Unsolvable Puzzles Solved:	2	Werewolf Howls Heard:	2
Time-Warping Watches Found:	3	Secret Guilds Joined:	3
Meteorite Armor Created:	19	Secret Passages Found:	3
Whimsical Tea Parties Held:	11	Parallel Universes Unraveled:	2
Starry Nights Enjoyed:	35	Soul Contracts Signed:	1
Cursed Artifacts Uncovered:	3	Dimension Hops:	15
Infinite Knowledge Scrolls Discovered:	3	Forbidden Tomes Read:	2

Players:	96/900	Uptime:	100%
Rating:	4.8 / 5
Living Statues Befriended:	3	Shadow Figures Spotted:	4
Soul Contracts Signed:	5	Haunted Mines Explored:	3
Dragon Hoards Looted:	3	Cosmic Entities Communed With:	0
Friendship Bracelets Exchanged:	49	Invisible Walls Found:	3
Demon Skulls Collected:	32	Shattered Realms Restored:	2
Endless Staircases Climbed:	3	Unicorn Parades Witnessed:	2
Moonlit Rituals Performed:	5	Elemental Temples Cleansed:	5