About Block Horizon
Block Horizon is a Minecraft Survival server listed on Minelist and hosted in Australia. Java address: play.shantek.io. Crossplay is enabled; Bedrock players use play.shantek.io. Last ping reported version Velocity 1.7.2-26.2. Current players: 0/30 (online), checked 1 Sep 2026, 9:44, 1807 ms from our monitor. Vote rank on this list: #6028.
Block Horizon MOTD
Looking for a new Minecraft home? Block Horizon is an Australian based Survival server with a creative, mini-game and bingo world. We're a c
Looking for a new Minecraft home? Block Horizon is an Australian based Survival server with a creative, mini-game and bingo world. We're a cross play Java server that allows Bedrock players to easily join.
What we have to offer:
Player run shopping district
Web based server map
Regular build competitions & events
Server economy with an in-game perk store
+ Quality of life server plugins (warps, homes, fast tree chopping etc.)
You can find out more about Block Horizon, our discord server and how to join @ https://shantek.link/bh
Block Horizon Server
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting to Block Horizon takes about a minute: open Minecraft, add the server IP from this listing, and join on a client that matches Velocity 1.7.2-26.2 (or a compatible version).
Owner summary: “Looking for a new Minecraft home? Block Horizon is an Australian based Survival server with a creative, mini-game and bingo world. We're a c”
Java Edition
- Copy the Java address: .
- Launch Minecraft Java → Multiplayer → Add Server (or Direct Connect).
- Paste the address, save, then click Join.
Bedrock / Pocket Edition
- Copy the Bedrock address: · port 19132 (default).
- On phone, tablet, console, or Windows Bedrock: Play → Servers → Add Server.
- Enter the address and port, save, then join.
Still stuck? See our how to join a Minecraft server guide, or ask staff on the Block Horizon Discord.
Use these official addresses from the Block Horizon Minelist listing:
- Java: (default Java port 25565)
- Bedrock / PE: on port 19132 — this listing is marked crossplay, so Java and Bedrock players can share the same world where the network supports it
Copy buttons also appear in the sidebar. Bookmark this page so friends always get the current IP if the hostname ever changes.
Last ping reported software/version string: Velocity 1.7.2-26.2. A version mismatch is one of the most common reasons a correct IP still fails to connect.
Yes. Block Horizon is listed as a crossplay Minecraft server on Minelist.
Bedrock / PE address: . Use that on mobile, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, or Windows Bedrock.
Java players still use .
Keep your Bedrock client updated. On consoles, add the server manually under Servers — friends lists alone will not show custom third-party servers.
Block Horizon is free to join from this Minecraft server list. You need a legitimate Minecraft Java or Bedrock account; Minelist does not charge you to connect.
If the server later sells optional ranks, those would be handled on their own site or Discord — not through a Minelist fee.
Block Horizon is listed on Minelist as a Survival Minecraft server based in Australia with Java + Bedrock crossplay.
Additional modes/tags on this listing: creative.
From the server description: “Looking for a new Minecraft home? Block Horizon is an Australian based Survival server with a creative, mini-game and bingo world. We're a c”
Compare similar worlds on our Survival Minecraft servers hub, or read the full description on this page before you invest time building.
Our last successful ping for Block Horizon reported version Velocity 1.7.2-26.2. That string comes from the live server, so it is the most reliable clue when Multiplayer says “outdated client” or “outdated server”.
The owner also listed these supported clients: 1-21. Multi-version networks (ViaVersion / protocol support) can accept a range such as 1.20–1.21 even when the ping string shows one build.
On our last check, Block Horizon showed 0/30 players and was online (checked 1 Sep 2026, 9:44), latency 1807 ms from the Minelist monitor.
Current vote rank on Minelist: #6028. Rankings move as the community votes, so activity and visibility are related but not identical.
Player counts change throughout the day. Refresh this page or use the Server Status Checker for a live probe of the same address.
This Minelist listing places Block Horizon in Australia. Players closer to that region typically get lower ping and smoother gameplay.
Our monitor last measured about 1807 ms to the server — your home ping will differ based on your ISP and distance.
If you live far away, try a short session after joining with play.shantek.io to see whether combat and building feel responsive enough for you.
Block Horizon was reachable (online) on our last ping at 1 Sep 2026, 9:44 with ~1807 ms latency.
If you still cannot connect, verify you pasted the correct IP (play.shantek.io), that your Minecraft version matches Velocity 1.7.2-26.2, and that you are using Java vs Bedrock correctly. Temporary restarts can also make a “online” listing refuse connections for a few minutes.
The community Discord for Block Horizon is here: Join Block Horizon Discord.
Use it for rules, events, support tickets, and real-time status when the server is restarting. Staff answers there are faster than Minelist comments.
Official links for Block Horizon from this listing:
- Website: www.shantek.io — rules, maps, and announcements.
For account or purchase problems, Discord staff are usually the right contact after you check the store’s own support page.
Minelist only lists Block Horizon — we do not run their bans, payments, or in-game support.
Contact server staff on Block Horizon Discord (help / tickets / applications).
Also check www.shantek.io for contact pages or status posts.
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