Server Information
What it runs on
IP location data: DB-IP
CatCraft is a Minecraft Java server you can join at mcl.catcraft.net. We list it under Survival. It accepts clients from 1.7 all the way up to 1.26.
92 players were connected at our last check. Over the past week it has averaged 122 players and peaked at 195. That places it #523 of the 9,959 live servers we track. It answered 99% of our pings this week.
Players — last 7 days
Player history
5 days recordedShow the day-by-day numbers
| Day | Average | Peak | Uptime |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | 124 | 163 | 100% |
| 2026-10-11 | 142 | 193 | 98% |
| 2026-10-10 | 135 | 195 | 100% |
| 2026-10-09 | 106 | 142 | 100% |
| 2026-10-08 | 105 | 143 | 100% |
Best time to play
Busiest around 18:00 UTC, with roughly 161 players. Quietest around 06:00 UTC, at about 86.
Average players per hour from our own pings over the last seven days, in UTC.
How to join a Minecraft Java server
Open Minecraft Java Edition → Multiplayer → Add Server. Paste the IP mcl.catcraft.net, name it anything, click Done, then Join. Java servers use port 25565 by default, so you usually only need the address.
Questions about this server
What is the IP address for CatCraft?
The address for CatCraft is mcl.catcraft.net. In Minecraft Java Edition choose Multiplayer, then Add Server, and paste it into the Server Address box.
Is CatCraft online right now?
Yes. CatCraft replied to our ping with 92 players connected. We last reached it at 2026-10-12 11:37 UTC and we re-check every five minutes.
What Minecraft version does CatCraft run?
CatCraft reports Velocity 1.7.2-26.3, which means it accepts clients from 1.7 through 1.26. A server with that kind of range is normally running a proxy that translates between versions.
Can Java and Bedrock players both join CatCraft?
Yes. CatCraft answered us on the Bedrock protocol as well as Java, so the same address works from a phone, a console and a PC. Bedrock players still need to enter the port separately.
How many players are on CatCraft?
92 at our last ping. The seven-day average is 122 and the highest we have recorded in that window is 195. The chart further up this page shows how that number moves through the day.
When is the best time to play on CatCraft?
Around 18:00 UTC, when we typically count about 161 players. That is the busiest hour we have measured on CatCraft over the last seven days.
Is CatCraft free to join?
Yes, joining CatCraft costs nothing beyond owning Minecraft. Some servers additionally allow offline-mode accounts and some do not — the server decides that, and we do not resell anything.
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Checked 2026-10-12 11:37 UTC — player counts come from our own pings, not the owner.