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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CoreMechanics

Reworked Minecarts, Cauldrons For Tipped Arrows, Frost Walker Horses, Inv Sorting.. And many more!

1/22/2026

equipmentgame-mechanicstransportationpaperpurpurspigot

824 downloads

Bottlet

Frictionless experience bottles.

5/13/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilityfoliapaperpurpur

824 downloads

Slash String Command

This adds a customizable /string command. It makes grinding for emeralds much easier and faster.

3/26/2026

economygame-mechanicsutilitypaper

823 downloads

BetterVanilla SMP

A lightweight, drop‑in plugin made for cozy survival multiplayer (smp) servers with friends. Upgrade vanilla with modern quality‑of‑life features - no mods, just pure fun.

1/31/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitypaperpurpur

823 downloads

EnderEX

A Plug and play or highly customisable enderchest plugin.

1/24/2026

storageutilitybukkitpaperspigot

822 downloads

Inventory Backup

InvBackup is a plugin for Minecraft server administrators that offers a comprehensive solution for backing up and restoring player inventory. Its features allow for both manual and automatic backups, ensuring that players' items are always protected.

10/17/2024

game-mechanicsstorageutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

822 downloads

LockTight

A Minecraft plugin that provides comprehensive chest locking, protection, and management features with GriefDefender & Vault integration.

6/8/2026

game-mechanicsstorageutilityfoliapaperpurpur

821 downloads

BattlePass Classic

A fully customizable Battle Pass plugin for Minecraft with quests, rewards, and EXP-based progression!

9/22/2025

adventureeconomygame-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

820 downloads

LightCheck

To call the player to check the cheats

2/13/2025

managementutilitypaperpurpurspigot

820 downloads

Garbage

Adds a garbage to minecraft

6/16/2026

game-mechanicsoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

819 downloads

EnderPearlCooldown

A Minecraft Plugin That Makes The Ender Pearl Be With Longer/Shorter Time with commands

7/23/2025

game-mechanicsoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperspigot

819 downloads

MinMaxTrades

A paper plugin which sets the villager trade prices for enchanted gear to the lowest vanilla value, while setting the enchantment level for books to the maximum vanilla value.

10/22/2023

economyequipmentmobsbukkitfoliapaper

819 downloads

ControlBans

Feature compact punishment system. free and open sourced.

6/28/2026

managementutilitybukkitbungeecordfolia

819 downloads

Naked And Afraid Plugin

A plugin that aims to recreate the Minecraft Naked And Afraid Series functionality.

6/16/2026

adventuregame-mechanicssocialbukkitfoliapaper

819 downloads

BorderPlus

Allows your players to expand the world borders themselves using currency or items.

10/4/2025

game-mechanicspaperpurpur

818 downloads

Unique Loot

Loot chests are unique for every player and can't be destroyed, so no one misses out on loot, no matter when they start playing.

9/14/2025

socialutilitybukkitpaperspigot

818 downloads

Economic Additions

A Basic Economy Plugin that allows for /pay /bal and more! (Bloat Free, Highly Customisable!)

4/22/2024

economygame-mechanicsmanagementpaperspigot

818 downloads

TDeathBan

Advanced Death ban plugin

9/3/2023

game-mechanicsmanagementminigamebukkitpaperpurpur

817 downloads

ExpensiveDeaths

Take money from people when they die!

3/26/2026

economygame-mechanicspaperspigot

816 downloads

Multicore - Multiplayer Hardcore

Adds hardcore to multiplayer in a way where your friends aren't dead forever.

12/12/2024

game-mechanicsmanagementsocialbukkitpaperspigot

816 downloads

Beef Chunkus

Adds the best food item to the game.

3/7/2024

cursedfoodfabricforgepaper

816 downloads

BlessBottleRNG

make xp bottles not random

9/27/2022

utilitypaperpurpurspigot

816 downloads

LegendaryShields

This plugin adds new shields equipped with unique and fully custom abilities.

3/16/2026

equipmentgame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

816 downloads

ItemShowPlus

Show your items with an easy comand

6/16/2026

game-mechanicssocialutilitybukkitpaperspigot

815 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.