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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DakotaAC

The ultimate Minecraft anti-cheat solution! Protect your server with real-time detection, powerful features, and seamless gameplay integrity.

5/17/2025

game-mechanicsoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperspigot

846 downloads

GodArmor

The plugin from ManePear's GodArmor video

12/22/2025

game-mechanicsmagicutilitypaperpurpur

845 downloads

rsit

this plugin makes it possible to sit on blocks using the /sit command

7/28/2024

adventuregame-mechanicssocialbukkitpaperpurpur

845 downloads

BiomeBundleReloaded

BiomeBundle is back !

9/26/2023

adventureworldgenforgepaper

845 downloads

TrollMenu

Advanced GUI troll menu for Paper with presets, staff workflow tools, recent troll history, and quick replay controls.

4/26/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

844 downloads

Spawn Protection

SpawnProtect is a lightweight Paper plugin that lets you easily create, manage, and protect custom spawn regions using WorldEdit selections and intuitive commands. Perfect for any server that needs flexible spawn protection and simple administration.

11/15/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitypaper

843 downloads

social

Enhance your server's communication. Modular, modern and customizable.

4/13/2026

managementsocialutilitybukkitfoliapaper

843 downloads

Villager Reset

Minecraft Paper plugin and Fabric mod that allows players to employ villagers, cycle their trades and change their professions. Optionally also allows cure discounts to spread among other villagers!

6/9/2026

economygame-mechanicsutilitybukkitfabricfolia

843 downloads

NPC Teleport

Create NPC teleportation points. Right-click NPCs to open a GUI and instantly teleport between locations. Fully protected and stable.

2/14/2026

game-mechanicsbukkitfoliapaper

842 downloads

FarLands Corrupted

This fantastic plugin brings back the old FarLands generation glitch of minecraft beta !

1/23/2026

adventurecursedworldgenbukkitpaperspigot

842 downloads

FAWE Updater

Auto-updates for FastAsyncWorldEdit

5/6/2026

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitfoliapaper

842 downloads

AdminGui

Clean, powerful admin GUI for Minecraft servers that replaces messy commands with an intuitive interface.

12/17/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

842 downloads

KeepInventory

Keep inventory and levels safe after death.

9/25/2025

game-mechanicsmagicutilitypaperpurpurspigot

842 downloads

HASPlugin

A simple Hide and Seek Plugin for 1.21.8

3/16/2026

minigamebukkitfoliapaper

842 downloads

ArenaPaintball

Paintball plugin using BattleArena. Create your own paintball arenas with configurable rules, game behavior and custom paintballs that have various special effects. Suitable for small and large servers alike!

GriefPrevention addon where new claims remember who you trusted

8/6/2025

managementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

841 downloads

LevelsSMP Remake

Remakes the Original Levels SMP Concept into a public plugin.

10/20/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsmagicbukkitpaperpurpur

840 downloads

PaperX

A minecraft cash plugin in items

6/16/2026

economygame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperspigot

839 downloads

ItemBlocker

Block items, smithing results, enchantments, potion effects, inventory movement, hopper movement, and more on Minecraft 1.21.x, 26.1.

6/16/2026

game-mechanicsutilityfoliapaperpurpur

839 downloads

EnderChestPlugin

Open your Ender Chest with a command.

10/2/2024

game-mechanicsstorageutilitypaperpurpurspigot

838 downloads

AutoSmeltFood

Automatically smelts food dropped by those animals

6/16/2026

adventurefoodutilitybukkitpaperspigot

838 downloads

HungerGameSSS

HungerGameSSS is a high-performance Hunger Games plugin featuring unique Legendary Weapons with special abilities, dynamic gameplay systems, and full arena customization — built for competitive PvP servers.

6/4/2026

minigamebukkitpaperpurpur

837 downloads

Auth+

A Plugin that adds authentication to minecraft servers

Simple hierarchy permission based spawn plugin!

8/18/2024

game-mechanicsmanagementbukkitpaperpurpur

837 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.