Minecraft realms are a great way to share the Minecraft experience with friends, but plugins can improve the gameplay even further!

Minecraft servers have existed for over a decade and are a great way to experience the game in a multiplayer environment.

Add-ons in Minecraft realms are a relatively new feature that allows Bedrock players to add new features to their game.

There are add-ons that come free with a Realms Plus subscription, with all other packs costing real-world money (via Minecraft Coins), which can be bought in the store directly.

The best Minecraft servers on Java and Bedrock can be hard to find, so we've dug them out for you, alongside instructions on how to host your own if you prefer to.

Here's how you can extend your enjoyment of "Minecraft" even further by installing add-ons in Java Edition and mods in Bedrock Edition.