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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RoseResourcepack

Automatic Hosting, Protection, and Merging for Your Resourcepacks.

1/16/2026

storagetechnologyutilitybukkitfoliapaper

538 downloads

Iteminator

A modern item editing plugin.

You can't touch any blocks with the chosen color!

11/9/2024

cursedgame-mechanicsminigamepaperpurpurspigot

538 downloads

CoolLobby

Make your stay at Lobby more fun /fly, /lt, /spit, /spawn Double Jump

7/1/2025

decorationgame-mechanicssocialfoliapaperpurpur

538 downloads

NewEconomy

A simple and functional economy system for Minecraft Paper servers with full compatibility with Vault API.

[1.8-1.19] SetSpawn and Spawn plugin for 1.8 to Latest Minecraft servers

3/23/2023

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

537 downloads

denizen-reflect

Adds direct Java support to Denizen scripts.

1/21/2026

managementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

536 downloads

oaexploits

Prevent exploits on your server.

7/26/2024

economygame-mechanicsmanagementbukkitpaperpurpur

536 downloads

Javelin Throw

Transform your tridents into powerful javelins with the Trident Javelin Throw plugin! Perfect for competitive players, this plugin allows you to track and display how far each trident has been thrown, adding a unique twist to the game

9/26/2024

minigamebukkitfabricforge

536 downloads

No commands in combat

A simple combat block plugin that disables commands when you are in combat.

11/27/2025

managementoptimizationtechnologybukkitpaperpurpur

536 downloads

BBeeChecker

A lightweight server side way to tell how many bees are in a hive.

9/25/2023

game-mechanicsutilityfoliapaperpurpur

535 downloads

funcy's Villager Names

A spigot plugin that adds names to Minecraft villagers, with customizatized settings!

1/7/2026

game-mechanicsmobsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

535 downloads

Headstones

Don't lose your precious items when you die!

11/13/2022

game-mechanicsutilitypaperspigot

535 downloads

Archers of Decay

Skeletons which spawn in the Nether are now Wither Skeletons, which fire Wither arrows!

9/7/2024

cursedgame-mechanicsmobsdatapackpaper

534 downloads

HoverWorth

Ever wanted to add item worth to lore just like DonutSMP does? HoverWorth is here to do that!

11/13/2025

economygame-mechanicsutilityfoliapaperspigot

533 downloads

XRayDetect (GTL)

An X-Ray Detection plugin that goes beyond detection and into punishment and horror.

11/29/2025

cursedmanagementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

533 downloads

Transactions

Minecraft plugin that tracks and displays player financial transactions. It offers a user-friendly graphical interface for viewing income and expense history.

1/30/2026

economybukkitfoliapaper

533 downloads

ReportCheckView

Report management, player check,

12/26/2025

managementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

533 downloads

No Podzol from Trees

Removes the podzol that appears when a large spruce tree is grown.

6/18/2023

game-mechanicsmanagementbukkitpaper

532 downloads

ChestProtect

The only chest protection you need!

4/16/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitypaperspigot

532 downloads

EditableSigns (Legacy)

Vanilla should have sign edit functionality added to be honest (Yay 1.20 finally did!)

4/22/2023

decorationgame-mechanicsutilityfoliapaperpurpur

531 downloads

Help Command

An easy to use plugin to help your players out with a fully customizable '/help' command

1/13/2025

utilityfoliapaperpurpur

531 downloads

WorldSystem

Give players the ability to create their own world to play on, without using different servers. (per player worlds)

4/26/2025

managementoptimizationworldgenbukkitpaperpurpur

531 downloads

xBossBar

Create, edit and show custom BossBars with a few commands, All on a single plugin.

1/9/2026

libraryutilitypaperpurpurspigot

531 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.