Minecraft Update Log - Server List Website. Known Issues & Updates

Server list have been through a lot of changes over the past years. Late October 2013 I have decided to make this Update Log for myself and users to easier follow along with the updates on this website. Will also show known bugs and future updates planned.

Updates:

  • 2024.02.12 – Enlarged view of first image uploaded to a server on the listing pages.
  • 2024.02.06 – Updated player validation on voting to reduce false votes.
  • 2023.09.02 – The way servers are sorted on the site have been updated to give a better user experience when browsing.
  • 2023.09.02 – Small tweaks to vote page to remove some edge case errors.
  • 2023.08.17 – Vote page recaptcha quality of life improvement - submit button disabled until data is loaded to avoid errors.
  • 2023.07.22 – Minecraft version 1.20.1 added.
  • 2023.07.21 – Review / Rate page improved with more filters and options to abandon comment and just vote.
  • 2023.04.25 – Report a Server option added to each server listing page.
  • 2023.04.25 – Minecraft Servers by Country based navigation made easier. A new section displaying the most popular countries.
  • 2023.04.21 – New screenshot upload function added. Add up to 10 screenshots to show off your server to the public.
  • 2023.04.14 – New search function added to the site, replacing the old Google search and this will also end up replacing the existing Advanced Filter search.
  • 2023.04.12 – Remember vote name function added on the vote / review page. Browser will now remember and load your username forward.
  • 2023.04.11 – New lightweight review / comment system added for each server. Old Discus commenting method scrapped.
  • 2023.04.04 – Further Bedrock support added.
  • 2023.04.04 – After analyzing the most common types of links found in server descriptions, we have identified 8 links that has been added to a every server's profile. Youtube channel, Instagram, Twitch, Reddit, Tiktok, Wiki, Patreon, Linktr.ee
  • 2023.04.02 – Two additional categories added upon request: Crossplay and Cobblemon.
  • 2023.03.21 – Discord, Store, LiveMap, Twitter & Facebook links option added for each server.
  • 2023.03.19 – Small design tweaks made on desktop and mobile versions of the site.
  • 2023.03.15 – Minecraft version 1.19.4 category added.
  • 2023.03.13 – 13 new categories added: Towny, Parkour, Skywars, Earth, Metaverse, Family-friendly, OneBlock, Anarchy, CityBuild, MineZ, Bedwars, LifeSteal and Crypto
  • 2023.03.13 – Vote name allownances extended to allow more types of playernames. Full Bedrock support for votes.
  • 2023.03.11 – Pinger updated. Also new proxy filters added to support TCPShield etc.
  • 2023.03.06 – Mobil support updated to support more devices better.
  • 2023.03.03 – CSS code and Javascript optimized a bit further. Accessibility improvements (colors, sizes).
  • 2023.02.28 – Google Search in top of site updated to a newer version.
  • 2023.02.27 – Loadspeed optimization.
  • 2023.02.25 – Ads networks deactivated.
  • 2022.11.25 – New IP ranges for TCPShield users added - should fix the issues with duplicate listings experienced.
  • 2022.11.18 – Version 1.19.x added and support for upcoming 1.20 in 2023
  • 2022.11.11 – Vote method optimized. Faster confirmations from votifier.
  • 2022.10.27 – Filters adjustment.
  • 2022.10.26 – Even more Bedrock prefixes added.
  • 2022.05.24 – Issues with login fixed.
  • 2022.05.01 – More prefixed added for Bedrock players when voting.
  • 2022.03.21 – Optimized datasets for faster pageviews and voting.
  • 2021.11.14 – Bedrock players verification on voting updated. If you own a mojang account, it will also work with _ infront of your playername.
  • 2021.11.09 – Latest Snapshot Servers filter added by request. Link to the Snapshot servers will be visible in bottom of the frontpage.
  • 2021.07.06 – By request: Top 10 voters for each server now visible on the servers vote page.
  • 2021.07.06 – Version 1.17.1 now supported.
  • 2021.06.22 – New server logo image dimension for submissions: 680*90px. Taking advantage of the new wider design.
  • 2021.06.22 – Server software update. Freshed up CSS, added extra layer of security. Mobil first integration.
  • 2021.05.26 – Markup / rich snippet updates.
  • 2021.03.07 – Security tightened around bot automation - aggressive logging when bots use the site.
  • 2021.02.23 – Markup update.
  • 2021.02.02 – New auction model (hidden bids) created.
  • 2020.08.01 – Update to spam prevention on server submission.
  • 2020.07.02 – New version 1.16.x supported.
  • 2020.05.24 – Optimized code regarding sponsored auction. Update/edit will save faster if you have a bid registered.
  • 2020.05.11 – Protocol fix in Query / Ping.
  • 2020.05.11 – Deleted servers check optimized to better support SRV records.
  • 2020.05.11 – Tweaked SRV support a bit. If you server uses SRV, it will now also show in the dashboard next to your port.
  • 2020.05.05 – Fixed the manual Ping button in the dashboard - it did not work for servers using SRV record.
  • 2020.05.05 – Fixed issue with some SRV record entries that had problems editing a server.
  • 2020.05.02 – Wordpress blog removed from the site - Same pages recreated manually. (Security Update).
  • 2020.05.01 – Added a function to change your sponsor listing to another server within your own account. (Requested feature).
  • 2020.04.27 – TCPShield clients now supported.
  • 2020.04.13 – Due to spammy listings now and then, a new function has been added to determine if a listing can be automaticly approved upon submission or wait for admin to check it.
  • 2020.04.21 – Expanded database to maintain good responsetime on the site..
  • 2020.02.11 – Fixed an error that gave some users a falty “IP already voted today” message when voting for a server.
  • 2020.02.10 – New Captcha method added on votepage. Making it invisible for normal legit users, and harder for bots.
  • 2020.02.08 – Updated SRV checker. Had issues with some SRV setups that did not resolve properly. Should now be fixed in all instances.
  • 2020.01.29 – Tightened security and validation checks on voting pages. Anti-Cheat and Anti-Bot code optimized and enabled more accurate logging.
  • 2019.06.26 – Fixed error while updating a listing with a non responsive webpage, during auction. In auction, it should disregard the website check.
  • 2018.11.27 – Added “View past auction” result for sponsored auction to help server owners determine price range on future auctions.
  • 2018.11.24 – Fixed dropdown top menu on smartphones
  • 2018.11.21 – Info label added on new servers about not being able to update ip and port.
  • 2018.11.20 – Fixed notice when updating a server when an error occurs. (better description when servers cannot get pinged)
  • 2018.11.10 – New versions added and supported.
  • 2018.11.02 – Fixed various minor errors in code to optimize output.
  • 2018.09.16 – Updated Server ping function.
  • 2018.06.12 – Restricted votes to Mojang verified accounts only to reduce spam votes.
  • 2018.04.17 – Updated pinger for better performance and compatibility.
  • 2018.03.11 – A user can now view how long it is for next possible vote for his username.
  • 2018.02.14 – From user feedback. Changed voting back to a fixed time it resets pr day for all players.
  • 2017.11.01 – Votes now calculate every 24 hours per player, instead of once per server date day. Making it easier for players to adjust their time to vote daily.
  • 2016.03.15 – Pinger updated to handle the newer protocols.
  • 2015.11.05 – reCAPTCHA added instead of Confident Captcha, due to requests from users to get a captcha that is faster to use.
  • 2015.11.01 – More aggressive vote spam filters – had to many positive cheaters slip by.. Monitoring as we go and for now seeing 0% failrate.
  • 2015.10.24 – Filters added to make more search variations.
  • 2015.07.12 – 1.9 Category added for snapshot and future stable.
  • 2015.06.11 – Pinger updated.
  • 2015.05.01 – New gameplay category added – Lucky Block.
  • 2015.04.22 – Disqus commenting had problems loading on new submissions due to shiftbetween SSL and non SSL. Strict enforcement applied and all Discus comments should work again.
  • 2015.04.18 – Was an issue with Enter key press on the Vote pages. Now fixed and enter key will work as expected.
  • 2015.04.15 – New category added: Land Claim – a place for servers that offer plot/land protection to their players.
  • 2015.04.14 – New Semi Vanilla category definition made, to allow new command block functionality as tpa – read category description for compliance.
  • 2015.04.10 – MCSL has been made responsive in design and meet the criteria to be seen as a “mobil friendly site”. We will keep developing the design to meet individual device specifications – building up from the smallest and upward.
  • 2015.02.16 – We now provide SSL secure connection to the website. Can be helpful to some server owners who include the vote page on their own https site. Site can still be viewed from http (non SSL) and it will remain default for a while.
  • 2014.11.01 – New version of MCSL started on hidden platform. Will try make the server list in AngularJS to see if the user experience can be enhanced on the main site.
  • 2014.11.01 – Minecraft Filter/Search page tweaked a bit. 5 more types added (Pixelmon, Prison, Survival Games, Mini Games, KitPvP)
  • 2014.10.28 – Bitcoins added as payment option for sponsored listings, along side Paypal.
  • 2014.10.27 – Voting fixed. Had issues with resolving ip correctly on endusers due to new internal setup.
  • 2014.10.26 – Caching of static content improved.
  • 2014.10.24 – Pinger moved to API ressource.
  • 2014.10.23 – New harddrives installed.
  • 2014.10.14 – Improved ressources to server.
  • 2014.10.10 – Rewritten much of the code – better errorhandling, session flow and tightened security all over site.
  • 2014.10.06 – Improved sponsor auction backend.
  • 2014.09.11 – Bugfixes in pinger.
  • 2014.07.18 – New graph added to replace the old. More lightweight and I can show more datapoints.
  • 2014.07.01 – Error fixed – SRV record port store value on new submission.
  • 2014.06.28 – Survival Games, MiniGames & KitPvP server categories added.
  • 2014.06.24 – Using CSS Sprites now to show country flags.
  • 2014.06.24 – Pixelmon & Prison category options added.
  • 2014.06.23 – Voter script updated and optimized.
  • 2014.06.22 – Automatic check to move servers to correct mod category (Craftbukkit / Spigot) – should make both those a lot more accurate now.
  • 2014.06.18 – Added automatic cleaner for the Minecraft Vanilla Server category.
  • 2014.06.17 – Pinger improved for older protocol versions (server version 1.6.4 and below).
  • 2014.06.15 – All images optimized, including server icons, server logos.
  • 2014.06.14 – Code optimization to enhance loadspeed.
  • 2014.06.12 – Android App updated to show servers correctly again.
  • 2014.06.05 – Meta data changes on some pages.
  • 2014.04.28 – Server H1 title are now clickable links to the servers website if the URL is added.
  • 2014.03.27 – Signup page bug fixed.
  • 2014.03.25 – Menu more visible – and new color for active pages.
  • 2014.03.25 – Many text improvements. Typo fixes.
  • 2014.03.20 – Improved performance on mysql backend, many improved queries.
  • 2014.03.10 – Changed mc version handling.
  • 2014.02.27 – Disqus comments fixed. Was not showing correctly on new servers due to some SSL methods that didn’t work.
  • 2014.02.01 – All servers can now enable/disable comments.
  • 2014.01.31 – Increased the quality of banner/logo upload. Re-upload you banner to take effect.
  • 2014.01.25 – New Image captcha implemented. Better security to stop botnet attacks / voting.
  • 2014.01.25 – New auction period started.
  • 2014.01.14 – More memory optimization on backend servers – faster website as result. Better session handling.
  • 2014.01.13 – Captcha disabled on voting temporary due to target attack
  • 2013.12.27 – Automated more in the auction system to remove the human variable “me”. The new system (nothing visible to the eye) will be live-tested in the current auction.
  • 2013.12.25 – Faster save for servers participating in Sponsored auctions. (still working on a better overall sponsored page, including bidding).
  • 2013.12.11 – Expanded statistics graphic from 7 -> 21 days for all servers.
  • 2013.11.28 – New and easier to use anti spam captcha added to vote page.
  • 2013.11.25 – Improved security to a good number of files, including more elaborate snooping techniques to track people trying to exploit the site in different ways.
  • 2013.11.25 – Added Ajax refresh ability to the sponsored auction list + manual refresh button.
  • 2013.11.23 – New countdown script that should be a lot more accurate to clearly show/mark when the sponsored auction ends.
  • 2013.11.23 – Sponsored auction system changed a bit to fix the small issues experienced in the first auction.
  • 2013.11.23 – Sponsor archive page created to show old sponsor auctions.
  • 2013.11.21 – Rewrote the pinger to handle a few more untraditional packet types. SVN record support also updated.
  • 2013.11.20 – Update on the sponsorbid system. Seperate old auctions. (more todo)
  • 2013.11.12 – Reduced the max size allowed to 20kb for the server icons to be visible on the icon gallery page.
  • 2013.11.01 – Changing to Cloudflare – Will take Nameservers up to 24 hours to update for all. Weird things might happen in this process.
  • 2013.11.01 – Serverlogo/thumbs and servericon are now deletes in sync with the actual serverlisting when a user or admin delete it from the site.
  • 2013.11.01 – Cleanup on all images through time from deleted servers.
  • 2013.10.31 – Users can now force a new Server Icon to be downloaded by using the Manual Pinger in the dashboard.
  • 2013.10.30 – APC & memcached + memcache extension installed on the new dedicated webserver. Will improve load speed time for users.
  • 2013.10.30 – Server icons now visible next to the servers title on the detail pages.
  • 2013.10.30 – Minecraft Server Icon Gallery page added – since I can pull the favicon from all 1.7.2 servers, i’v decided to show them on a dedicated page.
  • 2013.10.30 – Sponsor listings background changed a bit – now in a gradient yellowish colour.
  • 2013.10.30 – Added support for countdown timer for the Sponsor bid/auction system.
  • 2013.10.29 – Create & Edit server updated to use the new optimized pinger. No more delay when creating or editing 1.7.2 servers.
  • 2013.10.29 – Server image is now pulled from servers and is visible on the list.
  • 2013.10.29 – New ping protocol causing some issues. Some servers falsely show as offline and # of online players not visible. (Fixed)
  • 2013.10.29 – Pinger is pulling correct data, but is working very slow. Need to rewrite the entire ping script to check different protocols more effeciently (fixed)
  • 2013.10.29 – Beta: Pulling the favicon from 1.7 servers to show on the server pages.
  • 2013.10.28 – New 1.7.2 Pinger implemented
  • 2013.10.27 – Entire website and CDN moved to a new dedicated host. No more “Resource Limit Is Reached” messages (finally).
  • 2013.10.27 – Upload banner function updated to compress banner and thumbs better.
  • 2013.10.24 – New Sponsored/Featured server system released. Login to your dashboard to read more.
  • 2013.10.24 – Added new 1.7.2 option
  • 2013.10.23 – Servers now automaticly update their version if it is possible to pull it from the ping, else it reverts to the user contributed value.
  • 2013.10.21 – Voting now requires a valid Minecraft username (premium) to vote.
  • 2013.10.20 – Site now supports seperate Votifier IP address.
  • 2013.10.20 – Votifier code updated – removed a lot of bugs.
  • 2013.10.19 – Added even more validation to stop duplicate submissions. (DNS)
  • 2013.10.19 – Started this Update Log to keep better track of updates I make to the site.
  • 2013.10.18 – New servers now need to wait 3 days before they can edit their IP (to stop exploit.)

Known Issues:

Planned updates: