Server Information
What it runs on
IP location data: DB-IP
You reach GG SMP, a Minecraft Java server, at the address play.ggsmp.net. We list it under Survival, SMP, PvP. It accepts clients from 1.7 all the way up to 1.26.
26 players were connected at our last check. Over the past week it has averaged 27 players and peaked at 57. That places it #869 of the 9,958 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 | 22 | 37 | 100% |
| 2026-10-11 | 26 | 40 | 100% |
| 2026-10-10 | 25 | 44 | 100% |
| 2026-10-09 | 27 | 57 | 100% |
| 2026-10-08 | 35 | 56 | 100% |
Best time to play
Busiest around 16:00 UTC, with roughly 43 players. Quietest around 05:00 UTC, at about 13.
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.ggsmp.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 GG SMP?
The address for GG SMP is play.ggsmp.net. In Minecraft Java Edition choose Multiplayer, then Add Server, and paste it into the Server Address box.
Is GG SMP online right now?
Yes. GG SMP replied to our ping with 26 players connected. We last reached it at 2026-10-12 12:38 UTC and we re-check every five minutes.
What Minecraft version does GG SMP run?
GG SMP reports Velocity-CTD 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 GG SMP?
No. GG 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 GG SMP?
26 at our last ping. The seven-day average is 27 and the highest we have recorded in that window is 57. The chart further up this page shows how that number moves through the day.
When is the best time to play on GG SMP?
Around 16:00 UTC, when we typically count about 43 players. That is the busiest hour we have measured on GG SMP over the last seven days.
Is GG SMP free to join?
Yes, joining GG 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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Checked 2026-10-12 12:38 UTC — player counts come from our own pings, not the owner.