The top-ranked SMP server right now is DonutSMP at donutsmp.com with 19,088 players online.
There are 20 SMP servers currently online and accepting players.
Copy the IP address of any server above, open Minecraft, go to Multiplayer › Add Server, paste the IP and click Join.
The SMP servers listed support versions ranging from 1.20-1.21 to 26.1.
About SMP servers
What Makes a Great SMP?
SMP (Survival Multiplayer) is the heart of the Minecraft community — shared worlds where players build, trade, and survive together. The best SMPs feel like a neighborhood: regular events, friendly faces, and a sense of progression.
Tight-knit community — active Discords and regular events
Clear rules — fair play keeps the world welcoming
Land claiming — protect your builds from griefers
High uptime — 99%+ so your base is always there
Browse Active SMP Servers
Our server list tracks live player counts and real-time status. Check out the SMP tag page to see all currently online SMP servers sorted by player count.
Browse the list, copy the IP, and paste it into Minecraft's Multiplayer menu. For a full walkthrough, check our how to join a Minecraft server guide.
Reviewed by the MC Monitor Editorial Team.
Our editorial team researches server listings, verifies live status data, and keeps these guides current. Last review: June 2026.