What is the Server Checker?

The Server Checker is a tool to check the status of any Hytale game server in real time. It shows how many players are online, the server version, and other information without needing to join the server.

Which port should I use?

The default port is 5520, which is used by Hytale's official HyQuery UDP protocol. If your server uses a different port, you can change it in the 'Port' field. Most servers use 5520.

How do I find my server's IP address?

If the server is on the same computer, use 127.0.0.1 or localhost. If it's on another computer on the network, use its local IP (e.g., 192.168.1.100). For internet servers, use the domain name or public IP.

What methods does the Server Checker use?

The Server Checker tries three methods in order: (1) HyQuery UDP on port 5520 (Hytale's official protocol), (2) Nitrado Query Plugin on HTTP port 5523, (3) Community API from hytale-status.com. It uses whichever method responds first.

What does 'Latency' mean?

Latency is the time it takes (in milliseconds) to send a request to the server and receive a response. Lower latency means a faster connection. 0-50ms is excellent, 50-100ms is good, 100-200ms is acceptable.

Why does the server show as offline?

The server is offline if it's not running, if the port is blocked by a firewall, or if none of the three query methods can reach it. Check that the server is running, the IP/hostname is correct, and the port is open.

Can I check my own private/LAN server?

Yes, if your computer can reach the server's IP address. For a local server on the same computer, use 127.0.0.1. For a server on your local network, use its local IP address (192.168.x.x).

What information does the Server Checker show?

The checker shows: MOTD (server message), player count (online/max), server version, latency, and which query method was used. If available, it may also show version, patchline, revision, and protocol CRC.

🔍Tools

Hytale Server Checker

Check the real-time status of any Hytale game server — players online, version, worlds, and installed plugins. Free, no login required.

Check a Hytale Server

Enter a server IP or hostname. Port defaults to 5520 (HyQuery UDP).

Tries: HyQuery UDP (5520) → Nitrado Query Plugin (HTTP:5523) → Community API

How the Hytale Server Checker Works

Enter any Hytale server IP address or hostname, choose a port (default: 5520), and click Check. The tool queries the server using HyQuery UDP — the official Hytale binary protocol — then falls back to the Nitrado Query Plugin (HTTP port 5523) and a community API. Results include the current player count, server version, ping latency, active world name, and installed plugins.

Quick guide

How to check a Hytale server

Find the server address

Copy the server IP or hostname from the server's Discord, website, or server list. It looks like play.example.com or a raw IP.

Enter address and port

Paste the address into the field above. Leave the port at 5520 — the default HyQuery UDP port — unless the server uses a custom one.

Run the check

Click Check. AlaHytale queries the server live via HyQuery UDP, then falls back to the Nitrado HTTP plugin and a community API.

Read the results

Review the status, player count, version, world, and plugins. Use Refresh to re-check or Share to send the result link to others.

Good to know

A server may show offline if it blocks UDP port 5520 or sits behind a firewall — this does not always mean the server is down. Community API results can lag a few minutes behind the live state.