Java Minecraft servers

Servers for Minecraft Java Edition, the PC version (Windows, macOS, Linux). This edition has the most servers, plugins and modpacks.

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Best rated 15 servers

How is this ranking calculated?

Servers with at least 3 reviews, from best to lowest rated, then the others by votes. The official ranking stays the votes one.

  1. Rank 1
    Aera ✓ ★ Sponsor Java + Bedrock 1.21.11-26.2

    🎃 Halloween sur AeraSRP ! Survie semi-RP crossplay Java & Bedrock : figurines et clés d'Halloween, métiers, pets, météorites et concours de récolte.

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    163votes this month
    Vote for Aera
  2. Rank 9
    SAO Minecraft 🚀 Launcher ✓ ★ Sponsor Java 1.21

    Guerrier, mage, assassin ou archer : chaque classe a ses compétences, inspirées de Sword Art Online. À toi de bâtir ton style de combat et ta stratégie.

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    1votes this month
    Vote for SAO Minecraft
  3. Rank 10
    FarmSMP Java 26.3

    🌾 Farm SMP — Serveur Minecraft Survie Vanilla : farm, builds, économie entre joueurs et communauté active. Rejoins l’aventure ! ⛏️

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    1votes this month
    Vote for FarmSMP

FAQ

What is the best Java Minecraft server?
This month, Aera leads the Java ranking with 163 player votes, ahead of PixelSMP and Cobblemon : Frontier. The ranking resets on the 1st of every month: every server gets a chance.
How many Java servers are there?
15 Java servers are listed on CraftRank, all for Java Edition (PC).
Which Java server has the most players?
SAO Minecraft has 166 players online on average this week, according to our hourly measurements.
Can I play on a Java server on mobile or console?
Yes: 5 Java servers accept Bedrock players (mobile, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch), for example Aera, MKSurvival and FirstSky. All mobile servers
Which Minecraft version for a Java server?
The most common version is 26.3 (3 servers), then 26.2 (2), 26.2 et + (1). The accepted version is shown on each server page.
Which Java servers give vote rewards?
6 Java servers automatically reward your votes in game, such as Cobblemon : Frontier, MKSurvival and Aera. Enter your Minecraft username when you vote.
Are there Java servers for beginners or without pay-to-win?
Among Java servers, 11 say they welcome beginners and 9 have no pay-to-win (as stated by their teams). See the selections
What is the newest Java server?
SAO Minecraft, listed on 21 October 2026. New servers often have launch rewards: now is the time to join.
How do I join a Java server?
Open the server page and click its address to copy it. In Minecraft Java: Multiplayer → Add Server. On Bedrock: Play → Servers → Add Server, with the port shown. Step-by-step guide

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