Minecraft Server Status Checker
Enter a server address to check if it's online, see how many players are connected, its latency, version, and MOTD - all in real time.
How it works
The checker connects to the server using the Minecraft server-list ping protocol. For Java Edition it connects over TCP, sends a handshake packet, and reads the JSON status response. For Bedrock Edition it sends a RakNet unconnected ping over UDP. This returns the server's online status, player count, version, and message of the day (MOTD).
The latency measurement reflects the round-trip time for a ping packet sent after the status response. This gives you a good idea of how responsive the server is from our location.
Frequently asked questions
How does the Minecraft server status checker work?
It connects to the server using the Minecraft server-list ping protocol over TCP, sends a handshake packet, and reads the JSON status response. This returns the server's online status, player count, version, and message of the day (MOTD) in real time.
What is the default port for a Minecraft server?
The default port for Minecraft Java Edition is 25565. If your server runs on a different port, you can specify it in the port field. Bedrock Edition uses port 19132 by default.
Why does my server show as offline?
The server may be down, behind a firewall that blocks incoming connections, or running on a non-standard port. Make sure the address and port are correct and that the server is reachable from the internet.