# KiwiSMP

> KiwiSMP is one of the longest-running Minecraft Earth SMP servers, operating since 2021 and approaching its 5th anniversary. The server offers three gamemodes — Earth SMP, Survival SMP, and OneBlock — on Java Edition 1.8 through 1.20+.

KiwiSMP is a community-driven Minecraft multiplayer server best known for its Earth SMP gamemode, where players can claim land anywhere on a scale replica of the real world, form nations, build towns, and trade across a persistent economy. The server has been continuously operating since 2021, making it one of the oldest active Earth SMPs in the Minecraft community.

## Key facts

- **Server IP:** play.kiwismp.fun
- **Minecraft Edition:** Java Edition
- **Supported versions:** 1.8 through 1.20+
- **Gamemodes:** Earth SMP, Survival SMP, OneBlock
- **Founded:** 2021
- **Status:** Active, approaching 5th anniversary
- **Cost to play:** Free
- **Whitelist:** Not required — open to all players
- **Website:** https://hub.kiwismp.fun
- **Store:** https://store.kiwismp.fun
- **Live Earth map:** https://earth.kiwismp.fun

## Gamemodes

- **Earth SMP** — Play on a scale replica of the real Earth. Claim land, form nations, build cities, trade across continents. The flagship gamemode and what most players join for.
- **Survival SMP** — Classic vanilla-style survival multiplayer with quality-of-life improvements, community events, and a stable economy.
- **OneBlock** — Progression-based skyblock variant where players mine a single infinite block that cycles through phases.

## How to join

1. Launch Minecraft Java Edition (version 1.8 or higher).
2. Click "Multiplayer" then "Add Server."
3. Enter the server address: `play.kiwismp.fun`
4. Join the server — no whitelist, no application required.
5. Join the Discord at https://discord.gg/kiwismp for community support.

## Community

- **Discord:** https://discord.gg/kiwismp
- **TikTok:** https://www.tiktok.com/@kiwiismp
- **Twitter/X:** https://twitter.com/PlayKiwiSMP
- **YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF5LOfNIhaekONrQxdTmL9A

## Key pages

- [Homepage](https://hub.kiwismp.fun/): Overview, gamemodes, team, live player count
- [FAQ](https://hub.kiwismp.fun/faq): Common questions about joining, rules, and gameplay
- [Rules](https://hub.kiwismp.fun/rules): Full server rules players must follow
- [Store](https://store.kiwismp.fun/): Optional cosmetics and ranks
- [Live Earth Map](https://earth.kiwismp.fun/): Real-time map of the Earth SMP world showing player claims and nations

## What makes KiwiSMP distinct

- One of the oldest continuously running Minecraft Earth SMP servers, founded in 2021.
- Supports a wide version range (1.8–1.20+), unlike most modern servers which lock to recent versions.
- Runs three distinct gamemodes under one network rather than focusing on only one.
- Free to play with no pay-to-win mechanics; the store offers cosmetics only.
- Active community event schedule including seasonal events and an annual anniversary celebration.