Tools · Listing
Server Description Formatter
Your listing description is where players decide to join. Draft with Markdown and colour codes, preview layout, watch the character counter.
Supports **bold**, bullet lists, and legacy &a color codes. Many listing sites cap descriptions around 2000 characters — watch the counter above.
What to include in a listing description
Lead with gamemode and version (Survival SMP · Java 1.21). Bullet list for quick facts: plugins, Discord, wipe schedule, no pay-to-win. End with how to join or whitelist application link.
Search engines index listing text — use natural keywords without stuffing.
Listing description structure that converts
| Section | Content | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | Gamemode + version | # Survival SMP · 1.21 · Paper |
| Hook | One unique selling point | **Player-run economy** — no pay-to-win |
| Bullets | Quick facts | - Dynmap - Events - Discord |
| CTA | How to join | Apply at discord.gg/example |
Listing description vs in-game MOTD
MOTD: 2 lines, ~50 chars each, server.properties, seen in Minecraft multiplayer list. Listing description: long-form, Markdown, seen on websites before players launch Minecraft. Use both — they serve different funnel stages.
How to use this tool
- 1
Draft your description with Markdown
Use # for headings, **bold** for emphasis, - for bullet lists. Add legacy colour codes like &a for green highlights on supported listing sites.
- 2
Preview and check character count
Watch the counter — many listing sites cap around 2000 characters. Trim filler; lead with gamemode, version, and unique selling points.
- 3
Paste into your server listing
Copy the description into your listing edit page on MinecraftServer.Buzz or other directories. In-game MOTD is separate — use the MOTD generator for that.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Minecraft server listing description?
Long-form text on server listing websites below your server name and banner — separate from in-game MOTD. Supports Markdown and colour codes on many sites. Your sales page for convincing players to join.
How is a listing description different from MOTD?
MOTD is two short lines in the Minecraft multiplayer list (server.properties). Listing descriptions are longer with Markdown on websites. Use this formatter for listings, MOTD generator for in-game text.
What formatting works in listing descriptions?
Markdown headings, **bold**, bullet lists, and legacy & colour codes. Rendering varies by site — preview here is approximate. Many sites cap at ~2000 characters.
Should I use colour codes in my server description?
Sparingly — highlight gamemode, version, or Discord link with one accent colour. Rainbow spam hurts readability and mobile SEO.
What should I include in the first paragraph?
Gamemode, Minecraft version, and one unique hook in the first two sentences. Players skim — burying the lede loses clicks.
Does listing description text help SEO?
Yes — listing sites index description text. Include natural keywords like gamemode, version, and region without stuffing. Readable prose ranks better than keyword lists.
Can I use the same text for MOTD and listing description?
Not directly — MOTD is ~50 characters per line with different formatting limits. Write a short MOTD separately and a longer listing description here.