How do I check if a Minecraft server is online?

Enter the server hostname or IP into the form on this page, choose Java or Bedrock Edition, and click Check. The tool will ping the server and report whether it is online along with player count, MOTD, version and latency.

Does the checker work for both Java and Bedrock servers?

Yes. Switch the Edition selector between Java and Bedrock. The default Java port is 25565 and the default Bedrock port is 19132.

Can I check servers hosted somewhere other than Playzor?

Yes. The checker queries any public Minecraft server. You do not need to host with Playzor to use this tool.

What does it mean when a server says 'eula_blocked' or shows no MOTD?

Some Minecraft hosts block the server from accepting public connections until the operator accepts the Mojang EULA, or the server may be configured not to broadcast its MOTD. In both cases the ping itself can still succeed but some fields will be missing.

Does this tool support SRV records?

Yes. Java Edition resolves SRV records automatically (for example _minecraft._tcp.example.com), and the checker reports the resolved hostname and port when an SRV record is present.

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Minecraft Server
Status Checker

Ping any Minecraft Java or Bedrock server. See player count, MOTD, version, and latency in real time.

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About this Minecraft server status checker

This tool sends a standard Minecraft ping to the server you enter and reads back the data the server itself broadcasts: whether it is online, the current and maximum player count, the protocol version and version name, the MOTD (with full color and formatting), and the base64-encoded server icon when one is configured. For Java Edition it also resolves SRV records, so domains like play.example.com work even if the underlying port is non-standard.

For Bedrock Edition the tool talks to the server over the RakNet protocol on UDP port 19132 by default. You can override the port by appending :port after the address.

What you can do with the result

Confirm a server is reachable before telling your community to join.
See whether your MOTD is rendering with the correct colors.
Check that an SRV record is actually being picked up.
Spot version mismatches between your client and the server.
Read the live player count without launching Minecraft.

Tips for server owners

If your server is online but the checker reports it offline, the most common causes are: a closed firewall on the host, an enable-status=false setting in server.properties, an IP-allowlist on Cloudflare or your firewall, or a server software still finishing its startup. Run the check again after a minute or two — the result is cached for 30 seconds at the edge.

Want a clean, branded MOTD? Use the Playzor MOTD maker to generate a colorful MOTD with a live preview, then paste it straight into server.properties.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Minecraft status checker free?+

Yes. It is free, has no signup, and doesn't run ads.

Does it work for cracked or offline-mode servers?+

Yes. The checker only uses the server list ping, which works regardless of authentication mode.

Why does my server show as online but with 0 players?+

That just means nobody is currently connected. The MOTD and version still come through normally.

Does it support modded servers like Forge or Fabric?+

Yes. Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, Paper, Spigot, Purpur, and other Bukkit-derivatives all reply to the standard ping.

Can I embed this checker on my own site?+

Not directly today, but the underlying API endpoint at /api/tools/mc-status returns JSON if you'd like to call it from your own front end.

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