
better-tps is an adaptive performance stabilizer for Minecraft servers (Bukkit/Spigot/Paper/Purpur 1.20+). It automatically tunes server settings in real-time to maintain a stable 20 TPS, ensuring a smooth experience for players even during high-load

better-tps is a lightweight, intelligent performance optimization plugin built for modern Paper/Spigot servers.
Instead of permanently limiting gameplay features, better-tps dynamically adapts to real server load and only applies optimizations when TPS actually begins to drop.
Designed for stability, responsiveness, and minimal gameplay impact.
Continuously monitors server performance using both Spigot TPS readings and high-precision scheduler estimates
Rapid lag detection allows faster stabilization before severe TPS drops occur
Smart adaptive logic prevents unnecessary restrictions during normal gameplay

Automatically switches between Normal, Mild, Moderate, and Aggressive optimization profiles
Profiles scale server-side optimizations based on current load conditions
Smooth transitions minimize gameplay disruption while maintaining stability
Dynamically adjusts view distance and simulation distance
Controls random tick speed during heavy load
Automatically manages entity spawn limits to reduce lag spikes
All tuning changes happen live without requiring restarts
Supports blacklist and whitelist world targeting
Apply optimizations only to selected worlds
Perfect for separating survival, lobby, minigame, or resource worlds
Built-in emergency guardrails instantly activate aggressive protections during critical TPS drops
Helps prevent cascading lag and server crashes
Automatically restores normal settings once performance recovers
Enable or disable automatic stabilization anytime
Manually override active optimization profiles
View live server performance data directly in-game
Reload configuration without restarting the server
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/bettertps status |
View current TPS, active profile, and applied optimizations |
/bettertps auto <on|off> |
Enable or disable automatic stabilization |
/bettertps profile <name> |
Manually set a performance profile |
/bettertps reload |
Reload plugin configuration |
| Permission | Description |
|---|---|
bettertps.admin |
Grants access to all administrative commands |
Survival servers with heavy farms and mob activity
Large SMP networks
Resource-intensive gameplay environments
Servers needing automatic lag prevention without permanent gameplay limitations