The Most Popular Minecraft Servers Right Now, Ranked by Live Player Count (2026)
Most “top Minecraft servers” lists are someone’s opinion. This one is a measurement.
McRank pings every listed server around the clock and records how many players are online. Below are the biggest Minecraft servers by average player count over the last 30 days, with their peak numbers, game modes and IP addresses.
Data as of September 29, 2026. For the current order, see the live ranking.
Top 10 Most Popular Minecraft Servers
| # | Server | Avg. online (30 days) | Peak (30 days) | Edition | Main modes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DonutSMP | 29,359 | 52,764 | Java | Survival SMP |
| 2 | Hypixel | 23,522 | 37,880 | Java | Minigames, SkyBlock, BedWars |
| 3 | Vortex Network | 4,006 | 7,870 | Java + Bedrock | SkyBlock |
| 4 | OPBlocks | 3,988 | 7,300 | Java + Bedrock | SkyBlock, Survival, Prison |
| 5 | Mineberry | 2,642 | 5,285 | Java | Survival, Anarchy, BedWars |
| 6 | FadeCloud | 2,583 | 3,616 | Java | Prison, Gens, SkyBlock |
| 7 | Minemen Club | 2,418 | 5,306 | Java | PvP practice |
| 8 | EnchantedMC | 1,788 | 2,474 | Java | SkyBlock |
| 9 | WildNetwork | 1,717 | 3,424 | Java + Bedrock | Survival, Prison |
| 10 | FreshSMP | 1,486 | 2,519 | Java + Bedrock | SMP, Duels |
Two servers are far ahead of everyone else. Together, DonutSMP and Hypixel have more players online than the next fifty servers on our list combined.
The Servers, One by One
1. DonutSMP — the biggest Minecraft server right now
- IP:
donutsmp.net - Average online: 29,359 · Peak: 52,764
DonutSMP is one giant survival world. There are no minigames and no lobbies full of portals — you spawn, head out into the wild and build up from nothing, alongside tens of thousands of other players. That simple formula has made it the most-played Minecraft server we track, and the gap is not small.
Its numbers also swing the most: from about 19,000 players at the quietest hour of the day to more than 35,000 at the busiest.
2. Hypixel — the classic minigame network
- IP:
mc.hypixel.net - Average online: 23,522 · Peak: 37,880
Hypixel is the server most players have heard of. It is a network of minigames — BedWars, SkyWars, Murder Mystery and many more — plus Hypixel SkyBlock, which is practically a separate game with its own economy and progression. It supports Java versions from 1.8 up to the latest release.
If you want variety and polished games, this is still the safest first choice.
3. Vortex Network
- Java IP:
sm.vortexnetwork.net - Bedrock IP:
bedrock.vortexnetwork.net· port19132 - Average online: 4,006 · Peak: 7,870
The highest-ranked server here that also accepts Bedrock players. Its main draw is SkyBlock, with new seasons and islands released regularly.
4. OPBlocks
- Java IP:
hub.opblocks.com - Bedrock IP:
bedrock.opblocks.com· port19132 - Average online: 3,988 · Peak: 7,300
OPBlocks runs SkyBlock, Survival and Prison, and it is crossplay too, so friends on phones and consoles can join friends on PC.
5. Mineberry
- IP:
go.mineberry.org - Average online: 2,642 · Peak: 5,285
A large network covering Survival, Anarchy, BedWars, SkyWars and KitPvP. It supports a wide version range, from 1.8 to the newest releases, so it works on almost any client.
6. FadeCloud
- IP:
mbs.fadecloud.com - Average online: 2,583 · Peak: 3,616
FadeCloud is built around progression modes: Prison, Gens, SkyBlock and Dungeons, plus a Survival realm. A good fit if you like grinding, upgrading and climbing leaderboards.
7. Minemen Club
- IP:
eu.minemen.club - Average online: 2,418 · Peak: 5,306
The go-to server for competitive PvP practice: duels, ranked queues and 1.8-style combat. Its player count has a strong daily rhythm — it peaks in the European evening, when the region’s players come online.
8. EnchantedMC
- IP:
jms.enchantedmc.net - Average online: 1,788 · Peak: 2,474
A SkyBlock-focused server that has kept a steady player base throughout the month.
9. WildNetwork
- Java IP:
mbs.wildnetwork.net - Bedrock IP:
play.wildnetwork.net· port19132 - Average online: 1,717 · Peak: 3,424
A crossplay network with Survival and Prison modes.
10. FreshSMP
- IP (Java and Bedrock):
play.freshsmp.fun· Bedrock port19132 - Average online: 1,486 · Peak: 2,519
An SMP server with a Duels mode, open to both Java and Bedrock. If you want a community survival server that is big enough to feel alive but not as massive as DonutSMP, start here.
Just outside the top 10
- MinePeak —
go.minepeak.org— Survival, Lifesteal, BedWars, Duels · 1,461 average - Complex Gaming —
mbs.mc-complex.com— SMP and Factions · 1,387 average - ClubCraft Network —
hot.clubcraft.net· 1,358 average - ManaCube —
play.manacube.com— SkyBlock, Survival, minigames · 1,205 average
The Most Popular Servers by Game Mode
Looking for a specific kind of server? Here is the biggest one in each category, plus the full lists:
| Mode | Most popular | Browse all |
|---|---|---|
| Survival / SMP | DonutSMP | SMP servers |
| Minigames | Hypixel | Minigame servers |
| SkyBlock | Vortex Network | SkyBlock servers |
| PvP | Minemen Club | PvP servers |
| Prison | FadeCloud | Prison servers |
| Lifesteal | MinePeak | Lifesteal servers |
Not sure what these modes mean? Read our guide to Minecraft server types.
Best popular servers for Bedrock players
On Bedrock (phone, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch) you can join the crossplay servers from this list — Vortex Network, OPBlocks, WildNetwork and FreshSMP. Put the Bedrock address in the “Server Address” field and 19132 in the “Port” field. Step-by-step instructions are in how to join a Minecraft server.
How We Measured
- Every server on McRank is pinged automatically, day and night, and each ping records the number of players online.
- The average is taken over all successful pings in the last 30 days. Failed pings are not counted as zero, so a server is not penalised for a brief outage.
- The peak is the highest count we saw in the same 30 days.
- Some servers report fake player counts — a number that never changes, or one that jumps to impossible values. Real servers have a daily rhythm: busy in the evening, quieter at night. We left out every server whose count doesn’t behave like real players.
- Player count is not the only thing that matters. The main McRank ranking also weighs votes and uptime.
FAQ
What is the most popular Minecraft server?
Right now it is DonutSMP (donutsmp.net), with about 29,000 players online on average and peaks above 52,000. Hypixel (mc.hypixel.net) is a close second at about 23,500.
What is the biggest Minecraft server of all time?
Hypixel has held the record for most of Minecraft’s history. In 2026 DonutSMP has overtaken it in daily player count, at least on the servers we track.
Which popular servers work on Bedrock?
From this list: Vortex Network, OPBlocks, WildNetwork and FreshSMP. All four accept both Java and Bedrock players.
How often do these numbers change?
Every few minutes. This article is a snapshot; the live ranking is always current.
I run a server. How do I get on this list?
Add your server to McRank — it’s free. We start tracking it right away, and your players can vote for it. For more ideas, read how to get more players on your Minecraft server.