Which Minecraft server version should I choose?

Most public servers use a modern base version with proxy compatibility for several client versions.

Can MCVote show server versions?

Listed servers and the status checker can display the version returned by the Minecraft ping.

Minecraft versions

Minecraft-Serverversionen

Verstehe Minecraft-Serverversionen und Kompatibilität, bevor du einem Netzwerk beitrittst oder es listest.

Server version signals

Minecraft server versions tell players which client versions can connect. Many networks run a current backend and use proxy compatibility for older clients, while modded servers usually require a matching client and modpack.

Check a version live

The Minecraft server status checker reads the version returned by the public ping. You can also browse listed Minecraft servers.

Java and Bedrock

Java and Bedrock servers report versions differently. Java commonly returns protocol compatibility labels, while Bedrock exposes its version through the RakNet status response.

Minecraft server types explain categories such as SMP, PvP and Skyblock.

Minecraft-Serverversionen

Server version signals

Check a version live

Java and Bedrock

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