Minecraft Seed Scanner
Find a Minecraft seed worth starting
Pick the kind of world you want, search the scanned seeds, and open a map preview before you copy one into Minecraft.
How ChunkScan Works
Search for the start you actually want
ChunkScan checks seeds before they show up here, then lets you search by the things players usually care about near spawn: villages, portals, biomes, islands, mountains, caves, oceans, and the Minecraft version you plan to play.
What the filters mean
Quick filters are shortcuts for common seed hunts: village start, survival island, ruined portal, mansion, trial chambers, or lots of biomes nearby. Advanced filters are there when you want to combine a few ideas.
How seeds are evaluated
The scanner looks around spawn and saves what it finds. That means the map, structures, and terrain notes are about the place where you actually begin, not some random coordinate far away.
Java and Bedrock support
Java and Bedrock can look similar in modern versions, but structures often move. Pick the edition you play before searching, and check the label on a seed card before copying it.
Explore Seed Categories
Best Seeds 2026
Top picks for the current version, updated regularly.
Village Seeds
Villages at spawn for easy survival starts.
Island Seeds
Survival islands and ocean archipelago worlds.
Speedrun Seeds
Village and portal combos for fast starts.
Survival Seeds
Safe spawns with resources and structures nearby.
Cherry Grove Seeds
Cherry blossom biomes near spawn.
Mushroom Island Seeds
Mob-free mushroom fields for peaceful bases.
Ancient City Seeds
Deep dark exploration with ancient cities nearby.
Java vs Bedrock
Understand seed differences between editions.
What makes a result useful
A good seed card should answer the first questions fast: where do I spawn, what is nearby, is the land good for building, and is the map worth checking? Open a result to inspect the spawn area before you paste the seed into Minecraft.
How to build better searches
Start broad. If you get too many results, add one more thing: a portal near the village, flatter land for building, a mushroom island nearby, or a stronger ocean/island filter. Very strict searches can run out of matches.
Limits of seed scanning
ChunkScan focuses on the start area because that is where most new worlds are judged. It does not promise every rare biome or structure in the entire world. For the best match, use the same edition and version shown on the seed card.
Seed Search FAQ
What should I search for first?
Start with one simple goal. Village Start, Survival Island, Speedrun, or Cherry Grove are good first clicks. Add more filters only if you still have too many results.
Are the seeds guaranteed to be perfect?
No. A seed can look great on paper and still not fit your playstyle. Use the map preview and then test your favorite seeds in Minecraft before starting a serious world.
Why do I sometimes get no results?
Because Minecraft is picky. A village, mansion, mushroom island, ancient city, and perfect flat land all near spawn is a lot to ask from the current index. Remove one requirement and try again.
Can I use a Java seed in Bedrock?
Sometimes, but do not assume the important parts will match. Biomes may be close in newer versions, while villages, portals, and other structures can move or disappear.
Why does the version matter?
Minecraft updates can move structures or change world generation. Choose the version you plan to play so the result has the best chance of matching your world.