Minecraft servers in October 2026: by the numbers
This report covers Minecraft server activity during October 2026. It uses data recorded by VoxelRank to analyze trends from the previous month.
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This report covers Minecraft server activity during October 2026. It uses data recorded by VoxelRank to analyze trends from the previous month.
Votes and players
Players cast 28,452 votes in October, which is up 462 percent compared to September. A total of 202 listings received votes, an increase from 118 in the prior month. There were 134 new listings added to the site. The average number of players online remained steady at 369,087.
| October 2026 | September 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | 28452 | 5065 | +462% |
| Listings that got votes | 202 | 118 | |
| Average players online | 369087 | 370674 | 0% |
| New listings | 134 |
Versions
The majority of servers run on version 1.21, accounting for 84 percent of all listings. Version 1.8 follows with 6 percent, while versions 1.20, 1.16, and 1.12 make up the remainder.
| Version | Listings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1.21 | 5928 | 84% |
| 1.8 | 414 | 6% |
| 1.20 | 228 | 3% |
| 1.16 | 184 | 3% |
| 1.12 | 95 | 1% |
Java, Bedrock and cross-play
Java servers represent 55 percent of the listings, while cross-play servers account for 44 percent.
| Platform | Listings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Java | 3927 | 55% |
| Cross-play | 3151 | 44% |
| Eaglercraft | 4 | 0% |
| Bedrock | 1 | 0% |
Where the servers are
The United States hosts 34 percent of the servers, followed by Germany at 12 percent and Russia at 7 percent.
| Country | Listings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2430 | 34% |
| Germany | 870 | 12% |
| Russia | 529 | 7% |
| France | 438 | 6% |
| Canada | 341 | 5% |
Notable movers
Error SMP, Sculk SMP, and HarmServer saw the largest growth in votes this month.
- Error SMP: 2850 votes in October 2026, 0 in September 2026
- Sculk SMP: 2841 votes in October 2026, 530 in September 2026
- HarmServer: 2164 votes in October 2026, 0 in September 2026
You can find the full list of Minecraft servers on our website.
