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Announcement

September 21, 2026

Make PocketHost your preferred source on Google Search, Top Stories, and AI Overviews with a single click to always get the latest Minecraft hosting tutorials, performance fixes, and PaperMC guides.

PocketHost v1.2.3: Faster, Cleaner Server Startup & Performance Optimization

Release

September 19, 2026

Experience lightning-fast server startup and rock-solid 20 TPS with our optimized runtime engine, instant launch reliability, and automated mod dependency resolution.

PocketHost vs Aternos & Cloud Hosts: Why We Stay 100% Free With Zero Queues

Comparison

September 15, 2026

Tired of 45-minute queues and servers that shut down after 5 minutes of walking away? Here is how PocketHost gives you free, instant hosting right from your phone.

New Interactive Mobile Showcase & Official @pockethostmc Community

Update

September 15, 2026

Explore our new interactive screenshots gallery with full-screen phone previews, 50% faster page loads, and join our official @pockethostmc Instagram.

PocketHost Official Rebranding & Android Hardware Guidelines

Announcement

September 6, 2026

PocketCraft is now officially PocketHost! Check out our new visual identity and realistic Android hardware requirements for smooth PaperMC hosting.

High-Speed Direct APK Downloads & Live Console Features

Release

August 21, 2026

Download the latest PocketHost APK directly from GitHub CDN with zero ad-links, plus preview real server dashboard and player stats screens.

PocketHost Beta Launch

Announcement

March 31, 2026

I'm excited to announce the beta release of PocketHost. Host Minecraft servers on your Android phone with zero setup.

Cross-Platform Play Now Supported

Feature

April 1, 2026

Bedrock and Java players can now play together on the same server. No more separate servers for different platforms.

Server Optimization Tips for Mobile Hardware

Guide

April 2, 2026

Learn how to optimize your PocketHost server for maximum performance and player slots on your Android device.

Plugin Support Released

Feature

April 3, 2026

PocketHost now supports Bukkit and Spigot plugins. Install your favorite plugins with zero downtime.

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