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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lsktp

This is a main server mod that does not require an OP to teleport players to specified coordinates.

6/19/2026

managementfabricforgeneoforge

2,699 downloads

More useful Dragon Egg

Makes Dragon egg useful.

9/25/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsmagicbukkitdatapackfabric

2,656 downloads

Combination

Allows you to combine slabs and stairs back into blocks

3/15/2026

economygame-mechanicsbukkitdatapackfabric

2,620 downloads

Vanilla Sword Blocking

A simple mod/plugin/datapack that brings back sword blocking to reduce taken damage, just like in 1.8! (only required on server!)

3/25/2025

equipmentbukkitdatapackfabric

2,619 downloads

Cocoon

A Plugin & Mod Runtime Library

1/20/2025

librarybukkitfabricforge

2,619 downloads

Real Life Heights (RLH)

This Datapack/Mod allows anyone to be their height in real life but in minecraft

3/15/2026

socialbukkitdatapackfabric

2,580 downloads

Screenshot Uploader

Upload your screenshots to a server / the server you're playing on.

7/23/2025

socialstorageutilitybukkitfabricpaper

2,467 downloads

SpawnElytra

Double-jump to activate elytra flight at spawn without requiring elytra wings. Press F to boost! Like in Craft Attack!

6/19/2026

transportationutilitybukkitfabricpaper

2,461 downloads

Better Recipes

Aims to add QoL Improvements to minecraft crafting recipes so that you can craft stairs, slabs, and trapdoors in your inventory

6/16/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitdatapackfabric

2,457 downloads

Rituals

Introducing Rituals—a custom datapack/mod that brings mystical totems and ritual magic into your world. Craft totems, display items, and trigger powerful effects through immersive rituals.

6/24/2026

game-mechanicsmagicutilitydatapackfabricspigot

2,428 downloads

Speech Manager by Command 'scoreboard'

Manager the speech in your server by command 'scoreboard'!

4/4/2026

utilityfabricpaperquilt

2,402 downloads

AlwaysAuth

Keep your server always online even if Mojang is offline!

6/16/2026

managementoptimizationutilitybabricfabricneoforge

2,355 downloads

RustyConnector

11/10/2025

managementtechnologyutilityfabricfoliapaper

2,320 downloads

Arte

A mod/plugin that optimizes big server resource packs!

7/1/2024

managementoptimizationutilitybukkitfabricpaper

2,311 downloads

Playit Companion

Make your worlds public easily. A Minecraft plugin and mod for playit.gg.

Paper Plugin and Fabric mod to exclusively prevent flight and speed based hacks, including Elytra and BoatFly etc. Achieved without packet inspection or manipulation.

Allows easily hosting an HTTP server on Minecraft. Works on Fabric, NeoForge and PaperMC.

6/23/2026

libraryfabricneoforgepaper

2,246 downloads

Craft Enchanted Golden Apples

This project brings back the old crafting recipe for craftable enchanted golden apples/op gaps. Surround an apple with 8 gold blocks to craft it!

4/13/2026

foodgame-mechanicsdatapackfabricpaper

2,239 downloads

Proxy Command Reloaded

A mod that allows you to send commands from your Minecraft server instances to a Velocity proxy

12/24/2024

managementutilityfabricvelocity

2,206 downloads

LOD Server Support

A Fabric client/server mod and Paper Plugin that provides unofficial multiplayer support for Voxy.

6/16/2026

optimizationutilityfabricpaperpurpur

2,180 downloads

Civilization SMP

Adds Lifesteal, Infuse and Levels in one datapack and everyone got one life.

2/22/2025

game-mechanicsbukkitdatapackfabric

2,108 downloads

AstraTemplate

Template plugin for Paper/Fabric/Valocity with pure and powerful functionality

11/7/2025

librarystorageutilitybukkitfabricforge

2,044 downloads

PlayerDataSync

Seamless Cross-Server Player Data Synchronization

5/20/2026

managementoptimizationstoragebukkitfabricfolia

2,039 downloads

Magical Campfires

Heals you when near campfires! Fully customizable with support for both normal and soul campfires.

4/6/2026

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitybukkitfabricfolia

2,028 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.