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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MoreFoWorld

A reference world manager for Folia

5/5/2026

managementworldgenfolia

2,140 downloads

AntiTrample

Prevent players and mobs from trampling on your crops.

6/3/2026

game-mechanicsutilitybukkitfoliapaper

2,136 downloads

EntityLimiter

A simple lightweight entity limiter plugin.

2/19/2024

managementoptimizationbukkitfoliapaper

2,130 downloads

LightItUp

Full bright, but as a paper plugin.

9/5/2025

utilityfoliapaperpurpur

2,124 downloads

FortressCore

FortressCore is a comprehensive Minecraft server security plugin featuring AI-powered threat analysis,login/registration,anti-impersonation,IP scanning,automated chat moderation,watchlist monitoring,and advanced tools including bans,appeals,and audit log.

6/29/2026

managementtechnologyutilityfoliapaper

2,122 downloads

Roulette

The classic casino game now in Minecraft, no need for texture packs.

6/1/2026

cursedeconomyminigamebukkitfoliapaper

2,121 downloads

Holograms

A modern hologram plugin using display entities

6/21/2026

decorationlibraryutilityfoliapaper

2,098 downloads

PVPOneDotEight

Make any recent Minecraft server, have PVP mechanics similar to version 1.8.9.

2/16/2026

game-mechanicsminigamebukkitfoliapaper

2,096 downloads

SpawnEggDrops

Plugin | Mobs can drop their spawn eggs on death.

5/18/2026

game-mechanicsmobsutilitybukkitfoliapaper

2,088 downloads

Rtag

The "readable tag" Bukkit library, an easy way to handle block, entity, item NBT and data components

4/19/2026

libraryutilitybukkitfoliapaper

2,073 downloads

Pickup Spawners

Simple replacement for plugins that let you pick up spawners for 1.20.6 servers. (Works on 1.21.9)

11/25/2025

game-mechanicsutilityfoliapaperpurpur

2,064 downloads

CatchBall

A plugin that make entity to be catchable

4/25/2026

game-mechanicsbukkitfoliapaper

2,061 downloads

Advent Calendar

A customizable advent calendar so players can receive gifts every day for the holiday season!

2/1/2026

utilitybukkitfoliapaper

2,058 downloads

CustomBiomeColors_Continue

A plugin that help you change biome colors (grass, foliage, water...) without resourcepack

6/28/2026

managementutilityworldgenbukkitfoliapaper

2,055 downloads

anti chest esp donut smp

DonutAntiChestESP Advanced Chest Visibility Protection for Minecraft Servers

6/20/2026

cursedoptimizationutilitybukkitfoliapaper

2,053 downloads

FoxViaRestore

Restore old ViaVersion API in new versions. Useful for plugins with old ViaVersion API support. ✨

4/14/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitbungeecordfolia

2,046 downloads

FileCleaner

Remove old logs and other files automatically!

3/26/2026

storageutilitybungeecordfoliapaper

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

PlayerWarp

A useful cross-server warp plugin

6/1/2026

economygame-mechanicsmanagementbukkitfoliapaper

2,004 downloads

ItsMyConfig

A plugin that facilitates the work of configurators and adds functionalities to customize each message.

5/9/2026

technologybukkitfoliapaper

1,997 downloads

AutoViaUpdater

Automatically update all Vias -> ViaVersion, ViaBackwards, ViaRewind, ViaRewind-Legacy!

1/22/2026

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitbungeecordfolia

1,995 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

Better Ban

BetterBan is a Minecraft plugin that enhances server moderation with advanced banning features and easy-to-use commands.

6/23/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,991 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.