Are plugins compatible with vanilla clients?

Yes — that is the entire point of plugins. Anyone running an unmodified Minecraft Java client can connect to a plugin-equipped server.

Do I need to be technical to install plugins?

Basic plugin installation is straightforward: drop the JAR file into your server's plugins/ folder and restart. Configuring permissions and tuning each plugin can be more involved — most plugin pages link to the author's setup guide.

What server software should I use?

For most servers, Paper is the recommended choice — it is a high-performance fork of Spigot with extra optimisations and is compatible with the vast majority of plugins. Folia is the experimental multi-threaded version of Paper.

Server plugins for Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, and Folia.

The Plugins catalogue covers server plugins for Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Purpur, and Folia — the JAR-based extensions you drop into a server's plugins/ folder to add commands, permissions, world protection, and gameplay tweaks.

Every plugin entry lists the supported server software, the supported Minecraft versions, the official source, and the license. Plugins are server-side only — players do not need to install anything to use them.

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Smart Optimizer

this mode optimizes your server

5/11/2026

managementoptimizationtechnologybukkitfabricforge

2,002 downloads

Tip4serv Donation Webstore

Monetize your server and get donation with Tip4serv's customizable webstore for selling items and ranks. Seamlessly accept over 25 of the world's most popular payment methods. Benefit from DDoS protection and a host of complimentary features.

6/18/2026

economymanagementutilitybukkitbungeecordfabric

1,994 downloads

TunnelCraft

TunnelCraft enables seamless Minecraft server connections without requiring a public IP address.

5/28/2026

managementbukkitfabricneoforge

1,962 downloads

Compact Diamonds

No need to carry too many shulkers because you happen to be too rich. Just pack them together into a Compact Block of Diamond.

5/17/2026

economystoragetransportationdatapackfabricforge

1,956 downloads

AutoServer

A Minecraft plugin for Velocity Proxy that automatically starts backend servers when players connect and stops them when no players are online.

10/30/2025

managementoptimizationutilitybukkitfabricpaper

1,934 downloads

NeoSpeed Zero

Customizable Speedrun Goals (Data Pack-driven)

6/26/2026

adventureminigamefabricneoforgepaper

1,928 downloads

GlowPlayers

The GlowPlayers plugin assigns a unique glowing effect to each player who joins the server, with a distinct color based on their order of joining. The effect helps players easily identify each other by their color, making it ideal for groups of friends

4/14/2026

managementminigamesocialbukkitfabricpaper

1,910 downloads

Orbital Dripstone Cannon

A orbital strike cannon themed cannon but with dripstone.

5/7/2026

equipmentgame-mechanicstechnologybukkitfabricfolia

1,891 downloads

Trusted Travels

Server mod/plugin where you can easily travel to other servers. It uses Mojangs new transfer packet.

6/16/2026

managementutilitybukkitfabricpaper

1,825 downloads

Andrew's Datapack Utils

Useful utilities for datapacks, such as a calculator and allowing player data modification, and more.

4/6/2026

librarymanagementutilityfabricforgeneoforge

1,789 downloads

f3f

Adds f3 + f shortcut that was removed in vanilla 1.19. Lets you manage server render distance from client

7/29/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitfabricpaper

1,781 downloads

Nicknames

Simple nickname system with cross-platform sync

3/7/2026

decorationsocialutilitybukkitbungeecordfabric

1,744 downloads

HaramCraft

This is a very small mod that lets players learn about the significance of halal food in Islam!

5/3/2024

cursedgame-mechanicsbukkitfabricfolia

1,741 downloads

Pl3xMarkers

A massive collection of markers for Pl3xMap. Including support for mods like Shopkeepers and Open Parties & Claims

6/29/2026

adventuredecorationutilityfabricfoliapaper

1,622 downloads

DoorsReloaded

Modern server-side doors/trapdoors/gates QoL: configurable knocking, synchronized double doors, optional auto-close, and permission-based iron door access all designed to stay clean with redstone setups.

5/29/2026

game-mechanicssocialutilityfabricfoliapaper

1,573 downloads

Level = Border

Adds a border which always has the size of your current level count.

6/16/2026

game-mechanicsminigamefabricforgeneoforge

1,492 downloads

Discord Webhook Wizard

send game chat messages into your server's webhook

5/16/2026

managementsocialutilityfabricpaperquilt

1,484 downloads

AutoShutdown

Automatically stop/shutdown your server after no players have been online for a specific amount of time

9/22/2024

managementoptimizationutilitybukkitfabricpaper

1,460 downloads

LeafRTP | Random Teleport

Fast Random Teleportation for everyone, configurable and extensible

6/22/2026

managementoptimizationtransportationbukkitfabricfolia

1,460 downloads

Simple SIT

A super simple, easy to use, lightweight sit plugin. Now with piggyback riding!

6/10/2026

game-mechanicssocialutilitybukkitfabricfolia

1,459 downloads

Disable Villager Trade

A lightweight plugin to prevent players from trading with villagers.

3/17/2026

economygame-mechanicsmanagementbukkitfabricforge

1,459 downloads

Switchboard

A simple, cross API plugin that bridges communication between servers, using built-in Proxy methods, Discord channels and TCP sockets.

10/27/2023

managementsocialtechnologybukkitbungeecordfabric

1,455 downloads

Audio Navigation

A mod that adds audio navigation features for the blind, inspired by Soundscape

10/25/2025

game-mechanicsutilityworldgenfabricneoforgepaper

1,454 downloads

Expanded Brewery

Adds recipes for all existing potion effects & removes pillager ominous bottle drops

5/14/2026

adventurefoodgame-mechanicsfabricforgeneoforge

1,440 downloads

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Frequently Asked Questions

Plugins run on the server only and modify gameplay through the existing Minecraft API — players use the vanilla client. Mods modify the game itself and require both the server and every player's client to install them.