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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FaunaReborn

Fauna evolves: instincts take over. Configurable hostile-fauna combat plugin for Paper/Folia 1.21+

6/4/2026

adventuregame-mechanicsmobsfoliapaperpurpur

83 downloads

EssentialsNext

A simple and lightweight Essentials alternative for Paper servers with homes, kits, teleport requests and AFK system.

3/15/2026

utilitybukkitfoliapaper

83 downloads

Pick And Throw

A feature-rich Minecraft plugin that allows players to pick up and throw entities with advanced customization options.

11/24/2025

adventureminigamesocialbukkitfoliapaper

83 downloads

Copis Parties

A Party system, To party??????

9/12/2025

game-mechanicsbukkitfabricfolia

83 downloads

JupiterAdministration

Jupiter is a modern, high-performance core designed to replace EssentialsX, built specifically for the Janus ecosystem.

4/13/2026

managementoptimizationutilitybukkitfoliapaper

83 downloads

NewPlayerProtection

A powerful and fully configurable Minecraft plugin that protects new players from PvP, mobs, and damage, ensuring a fair and smooth start on any SMP server.

5/1/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

83 downloads

MrUltimateLottery

Automatic lottery start at a given hour or every few hours, where players have a certain amount of time to purchase lottery tickets, fully customizable plugin.

4/18/2026

economybukkitfoliapaper

83 downloads

HeartZ - Lifesteal

A lifesteal plugin - For paper, folia and more..

11/14/2025

adventureequipmentminigamebukkitfoliapaper

83 downloads

Mcedia TV Plugin

Server plugin for McediaTV with channel state sync, public channel management, and player control.

The loudmouth of the server! Make sure your announcements are heard by all. Ideal for rallying the troops or just making sure everyone knows it’s pizza night.

12/13/2025

librarysocialbukkitfoliapaper

82 downloads

Simple Server Transfer

A lightweight plugin that transfers players to another server on join using the vanilla Transfer packet. No proxy software required.

5/15/2026

managementtechnologytransportationfoliapaperpurpur

82 downloads

DonutVanish

A feature-rich vanish plugin to give your staff members more control

6/27/2026

managementutilityfoliapaperpurpur

81 downloads

GuildForge

This is a powerful profession guild plugin for Minecraft

3/21/2026

adventuregame-mechanicsutilityfoliapaperpurpur

81 downloads

EntranceControl

Entrance lock, sync and protection plugin for Spigot/Paper/Folia servers

7/4/2024

game-mechanicsutilitybukkitfoliapaper

81 downloads

Boost Command

BoostCommand adds a command that allows the player to obtain an effect.

6/9/2026

magicfoliapaperpurpur

81 downloads

Log Block Tool

LogBlockTool logs block breaks, placements, container transactions, and player interactions on a Minecraft server. It’s lightweight, fast, and designed for Paper/Spigot with SQLite or MySQL support.

3/9/2026

optimizationstorageutilityfoliapaperpurpur

81 downloads

Allium

A modern, secure Essentials solution

6/30/2026

economymanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

81 downloads

VIP+ Chat - Advanced

This plugin is used to talk between ranks in a manner you would with regular minecraft but private.

8/21/2025

managementsocialutilitybukkitfoliapaper

80 downloads

CrashCoinFlip

I created a coin flip plugin because I couldn’t find one that fit my needs

4/6/2026

economygame-mechanicsminigamefoliapaperpurpur

80 downloads

RealTime

Sync real time with minecraft time

2/5/2026

adventuregame-mechanicsfoliapaper

80 downloads

The mjolnir and hook

a plugin that adds the legendary Thor's Hammer and Hook

3/9/2026

cursedequipmentmagicfolia

80 downloads

InsureInv

Inventory insurance that makes death less punishing, while keeping risk and balance

5/18/2026

economygame-mechanicsfoliapaperpurpur

80 downloads

ObbyShulkers

craftable shulker boxes but you need 8 obby and one chest.

6/3/2026

game-mechanicsbukkitfoliapaper

80 downloads

LunaColor

easy nick color change

2/14/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementsocialbukkitfoliapaper

80 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.