Server Information
What it runs on
IP location data: DB-IP
You reach Cheese SMP, a Minecraft Java server, at the address play.cheesesmp.top. We list it under SMP. It reports itself as version 1.26.
157 players were connected at our last check. Over the past week it has averaged 116 players and peaked at 200. That places it #492 of the 9,957 live servers we track. It answered 100% 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 | 81 | 140 | 100% |
| 2026-10-11 | 142 | 200 | 100% |
| 2026-10-10 | 121 | 200 | 100% |
| 2026-10-09 | 102 | 198 | 100% |
| 2026-10-08 | 118 | 165 | 100% |
Best time to play
Busiest around 17:00 UTC, with roughly 174 players. Quietest around 03:00 UTC, at about 51.
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 play.cheesesmp.top, 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 Cheese SMP?
The address for Cheese SMP is play.cheesesmp.top. In Minecraft Java Edition choose Multiplayer, then Add Server, and paste it into the Server Address box.
Is Cheese SMP online right now?
Yes. Cheese SMP replied to our ping with 157 players connected. We last reached it at 2026-10-12 14:30 UTC and we re-check every five minutes.
What Minecraft version does Cheese SMP run?
Cheese SMP reports version 1.26. Matching your client to that version is the usual fix when a server refuses the connection.
Can Java and Bedrock players both join Cheese SMP?
No. Cheese SMP only answered on Java when we tested it, so Bedrock players cannot use this address. We repeat the test daily and will update this page if that changes.
How many players are on Cheese SMP?
157 at our last ping. The seven-day average is 116 and the highest we have recorded in that window is 200. The chart further up this page shows how that number moves through the day.
When is the best time to play on Cheese SMP?
Around 17:00 UTC, when we typically count about 174 players. That is the busiest hour we have measured on Cheese SMP over the last seven days.
Is Cheese SMP free to join?
Yes, joining Cheese SMP 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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