Minecraft Bedrock Edition is rapidly growing in popularity, much more so than its Java Edition counterpart.

The two editions of Minecraft do have important differences. These are all the things you should consider when deciding between Minecraft Bedrock and Java.

Want to make a Minecraft server so you can play with your friends? It's easier than you'd think, thanks to numerous options that allow tons of flexibility.

New to Minecraft? Here's all you need to know about the difference between Bedrock and Java, and how it affects you.

However, this is not a feature that is exclusive to Java. Bedrock Edition has plenty of servers available as well. PlayStations, Nintendo Switches, Xbox, and even mobile devices can access servers.

Here's what you should know about the differences in Minecraft Java and Bedrock for Windows before you choose which to install.

My son plays Minecraft Java, because he plays competitively and likes the bigger servers and additional mods that are available.