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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HomeStar

HomeStar is a modern and powerful homes management plugin for Paper 1.21+, designed to provide players with a smooth, intuitive, and visually polished teleportation experience.

4/12/2026

managementtransportationutilitybukkitfoliapaper

103 downloads

NetherRatio-NG

A Paper/Spigot plugin that allows you to customize the Nether-to-Overworld coordinate ratio for portal travel. Perfect for servers that want to change the vanilla 8:1 ratio to suit their world design!

6/16/2026

game-mechanicsutilityfoliapaperpurpur

103 downloads

BetterSettings

The ultimate API-first player settings framework with 50+ built-in toggles, full Folia support, and a unified GUI.

11/21/2025

librarymanagementutilityfoliapaperpurpur

102 downloads

mcsl

MCSL is a dedicated server admin tool that lets you share your console logs, crash logs, timings, latest log and more. The platform allows sharing and management logs much easier.

6/27/2026

managementoptimizationutilitybukkitfoliapaper

102 downloads

RankedPlaytime

The ultimate playtime plugin for your minecraft server!!!

5/14/2026

utilityfoliapaperpurpur

102 downloads

CropProtect

Everything about plants and gardening.

2/16/2025

adventurefoodgame-mechanicsfoliapaperpurpur

102 downloads

BedrockMining

BedrockMining is a flexible Minecraft plugin that allows players to mine bedrock blocks with configurable settings and visual feedback.

5/20/2025

game-mechanicsutilitybukkitfoliapaper

102 downloads

LuaInMineBukkit

This plugin provides a Lua runtime environment capable of writing most Bukkit plugins. And provide easy-to-use API and detailed documentation. Lua is lightweight and fast, so let's run Lua script in your minecraft server!

11/8/2025

librarymanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

102 downloads

JPremium

JPremium is a modern authentication plugin for Minecraft proxy servers (BungeeCord or Velocity).

6/11/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementsocialbukkitbungeecordfolia

101 downloads

UniversalMCAPI

⚡API plugin for Paper fast development⚡

10/19/2024

librarymanagementutilityfoliapaperpurpur

101 downloads

Vessel

Redefine mob transportation on your server. Safely catch, store, and release any entity using highly customizable pocket items. A free alternative to SafariNet.

6/29/2026

mobsstoragetransportationfoliapaperpurpur

101 downloads

SlapPlugin

Simple plugin for SMP servers to slap players.

8/6/2025

game-mechanicssocialutilitybukkitfoliapaper

101 downloads

SpawnAuth

Protect your Minecraft server from login location for AuthMe, nLogin, and OpeNLogin.

6/30/2026

worldgenfoliapaperpurpur

101 downloads

Quests EPIC

Quests: Full RPG Missions Suite

5/2/2026

socialutilityworldgenbukkitfoliapaper

101 downloads

HypeDuels

The most complete 1v1 duel plugin for Paper 1.21.4. Challenge players, pick your kit, fight in a dedicated arena, and climb the ELO leaderboard all through a clean, fully interactive GUI.

3/21/2026

adventuremanagementminigamebukkitfoliapaper

100 downloads

NecroCore

Transform your hardcore experience with a second chance system - concussion mechanics instead of instant death!

3/20/2026

adventuregame-mechanicssocialbukkitfoliapaper

100 downloads

Copis Homes

A Homes Project, It allows you to sethome.

9/12/2025

game-mechanicsbukkitfabricfolia

100 downloads

WorldSlim

A lightweight chunk save optimization plugin for Paper servers. WorldSlim reduces your world file size by automatically cleaning up chunks that players have barely visited.

4/29/2026

managementoptimizationstoragefoliapaperpurpur

99 downloads

PacketBooks

A simple plugin for fixing various book-based data overflow exploits by hiding the actual book contents unless the player actually needs to view them.

9/16/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementoptimizationfoliapaper

99 downloads

CommandGuard

CommandGuard is a cross-platform command blocker and tab-complete manager for Spigot/Paper, Velocity, and Waterfall.

6/13/2026

managementoptimizationutilitybukkitbungeecordfolia

99 downloads

BiomesAPI

BiomesAPI is a custom biome API for Paper servers without the use of datapacks.

A simple plugin for the different nuclei core that allows you to change the message for an unknown command

6/12/2026

decorationtechnologyutilitybukkitfoliapaper

98 downloads

AdvancedAntiGrief

A lightweight simple, folia safe anti grief plugin. Customize any mob, entity grief in the config file

11/30/2025

mobsoptimizationutilitybukkitfoliapaper

98 downloads

WorkstationCommands

A minecraft plugin that adds configurable commands to use every workstation.

8/12/2025

game-mechanicsutilityfoliapaper

98 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.