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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BannerHelmet

Equip banners as helmets. And optionally gain customizable potion effects based on their color.

1/29/2026

cursedequipmentfoliapaperpurpur

13 downloads

Sign As

Allows operators to sign and resign books as other players.

1/2/2026

decorationsocialutilityfoliapaperpurpur

13 downloads

LumoAiDetector

An experimental Minecraft anti-cheat that records combat rotation data and trains a local Random Forest model directly in Java. It runs without external APIs or Python services.

6/10/2026

managementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

13 downloads

ELITE Economy Provider

A lightweight Vault economy provider that just does the job. 1.8+ Bukkit-based software & Folia.

1/21/2026

bukkitbungeecordfolia

13 downloads

OrjusHummer

Adds customizable Excavator (area mining) and Magnet enchantments.

2/1/2026

adventuregame-mechanicsminigamefoliapaperpurpur

13 downloads

Just Whitelist

Just a whitelist plugin that adds a whitelist by name, IP, and UUID

1/20/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

13 downloads

DiscordInvite

Command (/discord) displays a clickable Discord invite link to players.

1/26/2026

socialfoliapaperpurpur

13 downloads

BoosterRewards

Synchronize Discord server booster perks with Minecraft. Automate reward distribution and revocation with a high-performance, async architecture.

2/13/2026

managementsocialutilityfoliapaperpurpur

13 downloads

DucksTempFly

DucksTempFly is a lightweight, feature-rich flight plugin designed for Survival and SMP servers

11/27/2025

adventuremanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

13 downloads

SimpleEnderButt

A simple and customizable Minecraft lobby plugin that lets players launch themselves through the air using an EnderButt item.

Simple invisible frames for your server

A fully modular premium lobby core for Paper 1.21.10 with advanced systems like lobby items, NPCs, regions, scoreboard, server navigator and full in-game configuration.

The ultimate lightweight Tebex broadcast system with full customization

2/11/2026

decorationutilitybukkitfoliapaper

12 downloads

HypeSpam

HypeSpam protects your Paper server from toxic chat, repetitive spam, and bypass attempts like leetspeak or character flooding. Everything from warnings to mutes is automated, while admins manage it all through a clean, paginated GUI.

5/30/2026

managementsocialtechnologybukkitfoliapaper

12 downloads

AdminBan

Anti-drain function of senior administration

6/8/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementtechnologyfoliapaperspigot

12 downloads

WildClaiming

Modern Claiming Plugin for Paper/Folia

6/5/2026

managementbukkitfoliapaper

12 downloads

QChatSimple

A feature-rich chat manager for Paper. Features ranged local/global chat, interactive reply threads, smart mentions, custom hover cards, stickers, and built-in SQLite moderation.

6/4/2026

managementsocialutilitybukkitfoliapaper

11 downloads

SpyHunts

SpyHunts is a feature-rich manhunt plugin with an intuitive GUI, automated queues, lobby management, world assignment, and intelligent rejoin functionality—perfect for organized manhunt gameplay on Paper servers.

KillEffects: The Ultimate Cosmetic Engine

6/4/2026

adventuregame-mechanicsmobsbukkitfoliapaper

11 downloads

SimpleNavigator

Solves the problem of not knowing which warp it is to teleport to with an easy to use menu that is fully customizable!

12/6/2025

game-mechanicstechnologyutilitybukkitfoliapaper

11 downloads

TownyNotificationPlaceholders

A Minecraft plugin for Paper that allows PlaceholderAPI placeholders to be used in Towny plot notifications

5/22/2026

adventuregame-mechanicsutilityfoliapaperpurpur

11 downloads

NoBlockInteract

NoBlockInteract is a lightweight Paper plugin that prevents players from interacting with blocks, fully configurable per-world, per-gamemode and with multiple filters.

ScottAPI — The core API for the Scott plugin series, providing shared functionality and a stable foundation.

CreakingPerks is a Folia-compatible plugin with 9 modular enhancements: harder mobs, Illusioner spawns, Ghast bomber, lava mechanics, and a craftable Dry Weapon. Toggle modules via /creakinghelp.

11/28/2025

adventurecursedmobsfolia

11 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.