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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ChunkFreezer

Minecraft plugin that protects against crash machines.

1/3/2026

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitfoliapaper

13 downloads

OrjusHummer

Adds customizable Excavator (area mining) and Magnet enchantments.

2/1/2026

adventuregame-mechanicsminigamefoliapaperpurpur

13 downloads

YARMM

Yet Another Random Menu Manager

Simple invisible frames for your server

A Folia-compatible name filter plugin that blocks usernames containing blacklisted names or words.

11/15/2025

managementutilityfoliapaperpurpur

12 downloads

TebexMessage

The ultimate lightweight Tebex broadcast system with full customization

2/11/2026

decorationutilitybukkitfoliapaper

12 downloads

Wandering Trader Folia

Adds the ability to change trades of wandering trader. Aimed for folia support. By default is configured for "nether items for diamonds" trades. Support weighted list.

1/29/2026

economygame-mechanicsmobsfoliapaperpurpur

11 downloads

NullBrand

A simple yet lightweight Motd and F3 Branding plugin for Waterfall, BungeeCord and Velocity.

2/4/2026

decorationmanagementsocialbukkitbungeecordfolia

11 downloads

creakingevents

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

PVP_weapon

This plugin enables your Minecraft high-version PVP to have the same experience as that of the low-version PVP

2/2/2026

equipmentgame-mechanicsminigamebukkitfoliapaper

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

NoBlockInteract

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

Optimized enchantment limiter for Folia and Paper. Enforce level limits across anvils, villagers, and loot without main-thread lag.

2/9/2026

equipmentgame-mechanicsoptimizationfoliapaperpurpur

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.

A fast-paced Crash gambling game with live multipliers and instant cashouts.

2/10/2026

economygame-mechanicsminigamefoliapaperpurpur

11 downloads

DialogueQuestEditor

Visual NPC dialogue and quest editor with branching conversations, GUI tools, and persistent player progress.

2/13/2026

managementquestsutilitybukkitfoliapaper

10 downloads

Thirst

Adds thirst to your server without mods

2/8/2026

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitybukkitfoliapaper

10 downloads

CreativeNotify

The Creative Notify plugin sends a chat message when a player enters Creative game mode or when a player uses /give.

2/14/2026

economygame-mechanicstechnologybukkitfoliapaper

10 downloads

Stannum

Creates a client-side ambient effect using customizable particles, radius, and count

1/28/2026

game-mechanicsmagicutilitybukkitfoliapaper

10 downloads

xTPA

xTPA serves as an innovative and highly efficient teleportation solution for Minecraft servers.

A performant warps plugin with amazing customization features.

2/12/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

10 downloads

Folia Phantom

Modernize plugins for Folia

12/23/2025

optimizationtechnologyfoliapaper

10 downloads

nAge

TimeShift is an age-jumping plugin. When your team reaches a certain number of tasks in missions, you advance to the next age. The last two teams remaining face off.

12/20/2025

foliapaperpurpur

9 downloads

ThrowableFireballsPlus

Add configurable, throwable fireballs to your Paper server. With per-player block damage control, PvP-friendly explosions, and full protection support.

2/10/2026

game-mechanicsfoliapaperpurpur

9 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.