The Random SMP
Server Information
What it runs on
IP location data: DB-IP
The Random SMP is a Minecraft Java server you can join at randomsmp.serv.gs. We list it under SMP, Anarchy. It accepts clients from 1.7 all the way up to 1.26.
9 players were connected at our last check. Over the past week it has averaged 8 players and peaked at 22. That places it #1,504 of the 9,957 live servers we track. It answered 99% of our pings this week.
The machine answers from United States.
Players — last 7 days
Player history
5 days recordedShow the day-by-day numbers
| Day | Average | Peak | Uptime |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | 7 | 13 | 100% |
| 2026-10-11 | 9 | 22 | 100% |
| 2026-10-10 | 9 | 16 | 98% |
| 2026-10-09 | 7 | 13 | 100% |
| 2026-10-08 | 8 | 12 | 96% |
Best time to play
Busiest around 17:00 UTC, with roughly 11 players. Quietest around 07:00 UTC, at about 4.
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 randomsmp.serv.gs, 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 The Random SMP?
The address for The Random SMP is randomsmp.serv.gs. In Minecraft Java Edition choose Multiplayer, then Add Server, and paste it into the Server Address box.
Is The Random SMP online right now?
Yes. The Random SMP replied to our ping with 9 players connected. We last reached it at 2026-10-12 14:35 UTC and we re-check every five minutes.
What Minecraft version does The Random SMP run?
The Random SMP 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 The Random SMP?
No. The Random 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 The Random SMP?
9 at our last ping. The seven-day average is 8 and the highest we have recorded in that window is 22. The chart further up this page shows how that number moves through the day.
When is the best time to play on The Random SMP?
Around 17:00 UTC, when we typically count about 11 players. That is the busiest hour we have measured on The Random SMP over the last seven days.
Where is The Random SMP hosted?
The address for The Random SMP resolves to a machine in United States. Players far from there should expect a longer round trip, which usually shows up as delayed block breaking rather than as a disconnect.
Is The Random SMP free to join?
Yes, joining The Random 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 14:35 UTC — player counts come from our own pings, not the owner.