Server Information
What it runs on
IP location data: DB-IP
Unstable Network runs on Minecraft Java and takes connections at unstable.sh. We list it under SMP. It accepts clients from 1.7 all the way up to 1.26.
157 players were connected at our last check. Over the past week it has averaged 237 players and peaked at 456. That places it #443 of the 9,962 live servers we track. It answered 98% of our pings this week.
The machine answers from France.
Players — last 7 days
Player history
5 days recordedShow the day-by-day numbers
| Day | Average | Peak | Uptime |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | 104 | 114 | 86% |
| 2026-10-11 | 233 | 344 | 100% |
| 2026-10-10 | 271 | 408 | 98% |
| 2026-10-09 | 244 | 456 | 100% |
| 2026-10-08 | 254 | 353 | 97% |
Best time to play
Busiest around 15:00 UTC, with roughly 367 players. Quietest around 03:00 UTC, at about 123.
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 unstable.sh, 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 Unstable Network?
The address for Unstable Network is unstable.sh. In Minecraft Java Edition choose Multiplayer, then Add Server, and paste it into the Server Address box.
Is Unstable Network online right now?
Yes. Unstable Network replied to our ping with 157 players connected. We last reached it at 2026-10-12 10:07 UTC and we re-check every five minutes.
What Minecraft version does Unstable Network run?
Unstable Network reports Velocity-CTD 1.7.2-26.2, 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 Unstable Network?
Yes. Unstable Network 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 Unstable Network?
157 at our last ping. The seven-day average is 237 and the highest we have recorded in that window is 456. The chart further up this page shows how that number moves through the day.
When is the best time to play on Unstable Network?
Around 15:00 UTC, when we typically count about 367 players. That is the busiest hour we have measured on Unstable Network over the last seven days.
Where is Unstable Network hosted?
The address for Unstable Network resolves to a machine in France. Players far from there should expect a longer round trip, which usually shows up as delayed block breaking rather than as a disconnect.
Is Unstable Network free to join?
Yes, joining Unstable Network 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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https://servers.9minecraft.net/api/server/unstable-network.jsonReturns the same numbers this page shows: status, players, version, uptime and the cross-play result. Cached for one minute.
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Checked 2026-10-12 10:07 UTC — player counts come from our own pings, not the owner.