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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Head Drop

Drop the player’s head on death. Fully customizable

6/12/2026

game-mechanicssocialutilitybukkitfoliapaper

adventuresocialutilitybukkitfabricfolia

47,405 downloads

DirectionHUD

A multi purpose coordinates HUD mod. Fully customizable HUD with features to save coordinates, log deaths, and player tracking!

6/28/2026

adventuremanagementutilityfabricfoliapaper

47,145 downloads

Slumber

Let the server rest while there are no players online

6/16/2026

optimizationutilityfabricfoliaforge

46,615 downloads

pv-addon-discs

Plasmo Voice add-on. Play custom audio in Minecraft using music discs. Paper only.

6/23/2026

socialfoliapaperpurpur

46,227 downloads

Drops in ma' pocket / magnetic (telekinesis)

Magnetic enchantment: Drops and XP fly straight into your inventory

6/6/2026

equipmentgame-mechanicsutilityfabricfoliapaper

45,952 downloads

VoidGen

All in one super lightweight Void World Generator

6/20/2026

managementutilityworldgenbukkitfoliapaper

45,905 downloads

AxVaults

A lightweight permission based vault plugin that can store ANY item

6/30/2026

storagebukkitfoliapaper

44,850 downloads

Sonar

Sonar is a lightweight, effective and easy-to-use antibot plugin for Velocity, BungeeCord, and Bukkit. Sonar provides a multi-layered defense against bots, keeping your server safe from common and even sophisticated bot attacks.

6/20/2026

managementutilitybukkitbungeecordfolia

44,007 downloads

OpeNLogin

OpenLogin is an authentication system focused on being practical, secure and friendly for your players.

4/1/2024

managementbukkitfoliapaper

43,694 downloads

Phoenix Crates Lite

Phoenix Crates is one of the most exclusive and unique crate plugin you can find on the market. With a super customized animation system that allows to build your own animations, we also support customized models and customized items.

6/3/2026

adventuregame-mechanicsutilityfoliapaperspigot

42,921 downloads

GSit

Modern Sit (Seat and Chair), Lay and Crawl Plugin

6/19/2026

adventuregame-mechanicssocialbukkitfoliapaper

42,817 downloads

InteractionVisualizer

Visualize Crafting Tables, Furnaces, Enchantment Tables and more with animations through packets!

6/19/2026

decorationfoliapaperpurpur

42,429 downloads

SeeMore

A simple plugin to set a player's server-side view distance according to their client-side render distance.

10/14/2023

game-mechanicsmanagementoptimizationfoliapaperpurpur

42,374 downloads

Bliss SMP plugin (BlissGems)

BlissGems is a Minecraft plugin that adds a unique gem system where players equip magical gems in their offhand to gain passive abilities and activate powerful skills. There are 8 of the gem types (Astra, Fire, Flux, Life, Puff, Speed, Strength, Wealth)

6/27/2026

adventureequipmentmagicbukkitfoliapaper

41,937 downloads

Fast Leaf Decay

Spigot plugin (supports foilia) and fabric mod that makes leaves decay instantly. That's that.

5/21/2026

decorationoptimizationutilitybukkitfabricfolia

41,908 downloads

LevelledMobs

Level-up mobs on your server, RPG-style! Perfect for Survival, Skyblock, and more.

6/16/2026

equipmentgame-mechanicsmobsfoliapaperpurpur

41,656 downloads

Towny

Towny is the oldest, still-developed plugin for Minecraft servers. Towny provides players the ability to protect their land in Minecraft, allowing server admins the time to do other things. It has a great API and is actively developed.

5/8/2026

game-mechanicssocialutilitybukkitfoliapaper

39,751 downloads

SimpleClaimSystem

Full claim system for Minecraft servers. Fully configurable and many plugins supported.

6/8/2026

economygame-mechanicstechnologybukkitfoliapaper

39,693 downloads

ChatManager

The kitchen sink of Chat Management

5/9/2026

socialfoliapaperpurpur

38,973 downloads

ForcePack

Resource pack handling utilities and enforcement, with Velocity and multiple resource packs support.

6/30/2026

managementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

38,098 downloads

Distant Horizons Support

Add support for Distant Horizons to your Bukkit compatible server.

5/10/2026

utilitybukkitfoliapaper

38,016 downloads

CrazyVouchers

Want to make a paper that can give you an axolotl with a pretty firework display, Look no further!

6/17/2026

adventureutilityfoliapaperpurpur

37,882 downloads

pv-addon-broadcast

Broadcast your voice to all players in the radius, world, server, or proxy.

4/21/2026

game-mechanicssocialbukkitbungeecordfabric

37,713 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.