Minecraft Server Status Checker

Check if a Minecraft server is online, see live player counts, MOTD, version info, and player history charts.

Check a server

Live status, player count, and history for any Minecraft server. Popular networks include pre-loaded charts from public trackers.

Java Edition Bedrock Edition

Server address

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Offline Online

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Player count

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No history yet for this range. We track every server you look up once per minute — check back soon.

Players online Server offline

MOTD

Plugins

API access

Use the Server status tool in your own apps. No account required — your browser gets one free key automatically.

Your API key

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We restore the same key whenever you return from this network.

10 requests per minute per API key
One key per visitor — tied to your connection so keys are not hoarded
No login — open this page and your key appears below

Example request

Returns online status, player counts, MOTD, version, and player history graph data.

curl -sS -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" "https://litebyte.co/tools/api/v1/server-status?address=mc.hypixel.net&edition=java&range=24h"

Authentication

Send your key on every request using an HTTP header:

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Endpoint:

https://litebyte.co/tools/api/v1/server-status

Check if a Minecraft server is online

Enter a server address such as mc.hypixel.net, play.example.com, or an IP with port to run a live status check. The tool queries the server the same way the Minecraft client does and reports whether it is reachable, how many players are online, and the maximum slots.

Use it to see if your own server is down after a restart, verify a host moved your instance, or check popular networks before you join. Java and Bedrock modes use the correct default ports (25565 and 19132).

Player count, MOTD, version, and ping

When a server responds, you see its MOTD, software version, and how full the player slots are. Response time helps you compare hosts or spot routing issues — not just “online or offline.”

Copy a full status report as JSON for tickets, Discord posts, or your own records. Recent lookups are saved in your browser for quick re-checks.

Server player history graphs

Servers you look up are tracked over time so you can view player count trends across the last hour, 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. Large public servers may include historical data from public trackers so charts are useful on the first visit.

Red bands on the chart mark periods when the server was offline — handy for uptime checks and comparing peak hours for events or advertising.

Common questions

How do I check if Hypixel or another big server is down?: Enter the server address (for example mc.hypixel.net), choose Java Edition, and run the check. If the server is offline you will see an offline status instead of player counts.
Does this work for Bedrock servers?: Yes. Select Bedrock Edition and enter the server hostname or IP. The tool uses the Bedrock query path appropriate for port 19132 unless you specify another port.
Why does a server show offline when I can join in-game?: Some servers disable query responses or block external checks while still accepting players. Firewalls and DDoS protection can also hide status from tools even when the game port is open.