Online vs offline
Online means the API got a valid status reply. Offline can mean the process is down, the port is wrong, DNS is stale, or the host blocks status queries even when the game port still works for some players.
Server & Files
Live Server Info
Check a public Minecraft Java server for online status, version, player count, and MOTD. Uses a third-party status API. Do not use this to spam or scan large address lists.
How to read a live server status check
Use a hostname players actually type in the multiplayer list (for example play.example.com or play.example.com:25565). The check goes through a public Java status API. It is a snapshot from the outside, not RCON and not a panel login.
Players and version
Counts come from what the server advertises. Version text may be a Minecraft release, a proxy label, or a custom string from Paper, Velocity, or Bungee. Treat it as a hint, not a full software audit.
MOTD and icon
When the API returns them, you see the same kind of branding players glimpse before joining. Fix MOTD in server.properties or plugins; fix the square icon with a 64×64 server-icon.png.
Fair use
Check servers you run or plan to join. Do not automate sweeps across IP ranges. Rate limits exist, and bulk scanning is not welcome here or on the upstream API.
Quick checklist if friends are in but this page says offline: confirm Java not Bedrock, try host:port for non-default ports, wait a minute after restart, then verify firewall and SRV records on the host that owns the domain.
Server & Files
Minecraft Live Server Info Lookup
Type a public Java server address and check whether it answers from the outside: online or offline, player count, version string, and MOTD when the status API can read them. This is a single-host lookup for players and admins who want a quick outside view before joining or after a restart. It is not a bulk scanner or a control panel for your machine.
What this tool does
It sends one status request through a public Minecraft Java status API and shows what comes back: whether the host responded, how many players were reported, version or software labels, MOTD lines when available, and sometimes the server icon. Results depend on the remote API, DNS, and how the target server is exposed, not on a local Minecraft client sitting on this page.
When results look wrong
Common causes are a stopped process, wrong hostname, missing port, SRV records that point elsewhere, a firewall that blocks query traffic, a reverse proxy that only allows game clients, or a Bedrock-only address. “Offline” on this page means the status check failed or the API saw no live response. Friends can still be on Discord, or the server might only be reachable inside a VPN.
Java only, one host at a time
The lookup is aimed at Java Edition multiplayer addresses (host or host:port). Bedrock uses a different protocol and will not show up as a normal Java status. Enter one address you are allowed to check. Do not paste IP ranges, random /24 blocks, or scripts that hammer the API. That is unfair to the provider and not what this page is for.
What you can and cannot see
Public status usually includes online flag, player counts, max slots, version text, and MOTD. Some servers hide player names, strip icons, or block queries entirely. This tool never starts, stops, or restarts a server, never logs into RCON, and never changes whitelist or plugins. It is read-only outside observation.
How to use it after a restart
After you reboot a VPS or update a jar, wait until the process is fully up, then check the public hostname players use (including the port if it is not 25565). If the panel says running but this page still shows offline, compare the bind address, SRV record, and whether the host firewall allows the query path the API uses.
MOTD and branding next steps
If the MOTD looks wrong in the multiplayer list, fix the text in server.properties or with a plugin, then re-check here. For designing colored MOTD lines, use the MOTD Creator. For the 64×64 square next to the name, use the Server Icon tool. Status lookup only reports what the live server is advertising right now.
Quick questions
Can I scan lots of IPs?
No. One address you are allowed to check, manually. Bulk scanning abuses the status API and is outside the purpose of this tool.
Why offline when friends are playing?
The game port and the status query path are not always the same from every network. Wrong port, blocked query, Bedrock-only, private whitelist network, or temporary API issues can all show offline while real players are already in-world. Try host:port if you know the non-default port.
Does this start or restart my server?
No. It only asks a public status API to report what it sees. Starting the jar, fixing firewalls, and installing plugins still happen on your host or panel.
Is this the same as the in-game multiplayer list?
The idea is similar because both methods ask the server for status, but the route is different. Your client uses its own network path, while this page uses a third-party API. Icons, player lists, and even online or offline results can differ slightly.
What about Bedrock Edition?
This lookup is for Java-style status. Bedrock servers need Bedrock-aware tools and often different ports. A Bedrock address pasted here will usually look offline even if players can join on Bedrock.
Why is the player list empty?
Many networks hide names for privacy or performance. Empty list with a non-zero online count is normal. Trust the counts when names are suppressed.
What do you think about this tool?
If something feels wrong, a Minecraft version is missing, the wording is confusing, or you have a better workflow idea, send it over. Real player feedback is how these tools get sharper.