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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bTpa

Tpa plugin, Donut-Like, but with enhanced features, similar to Donut TPA. Suitable for lifesteal and SMP

3/18/2026

adventuretransportationutilitybukkitfoliapaper

814 downloads

Mixer Reloaded

A plugin that allows you to create custom music discs that can play audio from any source through the in-game voice chat & much more.

4/11/2026

game-mechanicstechnologyutilitypaperpurpur

814 downloads

WorldAccessBlocker

WorldAccessBlocker is a Minecraft plugin that temporarily restricts access to the Nether, the End, elytra flight and custom worlds — by date or weekly schedule.

6/23/2026

game-mechanicsutilitybukkitfoliapaper

814 downloads

MoreMaces

This plugin adds 3 new maces to your server!

10/29/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsbukkitpaperspigot

813 downloads

Silktouchedspawners

adds functionality for silk-touching spawners, for bukkit and paper servers!

6/24/2024

game-mechanicsmobsutilitybukkitpaper

813 downloads

Sleep Animation: Immersive Sleeping Plugin

Simple: Adds an animation while the night is skipped by players sleeping, making things really more immersive!

5/9/2026

adventuregame-mechanicsmagicbukkitpaperpurpur

812 downloads

Minecraft Villager Trade Manager

Complete control over villager trading economics with custom pricing and discount prevention Minecraft Villager Trade Manager is a comprehensive Paper/Spigot plugin that gives server administrators complete control over villager trading economics. Take co

1/30/2026

economygame-mechanicsmobsbukkitfoliapaper

812 downloads

Coordy

Adds a command that allows players to save, and share their coordinates. Now with optional death coordinates!

Profiles for your players that support ECosmetics.

6/7/2026

equipmentsocialutilityfoliapaperpurpur

811 downloads

Message

Yet another messaging plugin.

10/27/2025

socialbukkitfoliapaper

811 downloads

Mace Glow

This plugin adds a glowing effect to every player who has an MACE in their inventory

7/12/2025

cursedgame-mechanicsmagicpaper

809 downloads

Texturepack Force

Force your Server Texturepack/Ressourcepack.

3/23/2026

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitfoliapaper

808 downloads

Transactions

Always remember what you have tranfered.

6/15/2026

economybukkitfoliapaper

807 downloads

SimpleScoreboard

A Simple Scoreboard plugin for minecraft

1/3/2026

game-mechanicslibrarymanagementbukkitpaperpurpur

807 downloads

AntiRelog

AntiRelog forces players to stay in combat until the end, preventing them from logging out during PvP.

5/24/2026

managementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

807 downloads

PureKitPvP

A full kit PvP experience with your own custom kits, custom items and more!

Use players' heads anywhere you want!

10/28/2023

socialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

805 downloads

JMTP (JourneyMap TelePort)

Plugin for Minecraft Spigot which allows teleporting through the dimensions (especially for using with JourneyMap)

12/15/2022

utilitybukkitpaperspigot

805 downloads

KH Thirst Bar

Adds a Thirst Bar/Temperature gauge to the actionbar. You control the difficulty. Walking, Running, Jumping, Swimming, Attacking, Shade, Weather, Elevation all effect the player.

9/16/2025

adventurefoodgame-mechanicsbukkitdatapackfabric

804 downloads

TotemCooldown

Set cooldown for totem of undying

4/27/2023

equipmentgame-mechanicsfoliapaperpurpur

804 downloads

Placeable Items

This plugin allows you to put custom any items on the floor, hang them on the walls and more

4/16/2026

decorationgame-mechanicssocialbukkitpaperpurpur

802 downloads

MariaDB JDBC

MariaDB JDBC driver for Fabric/Forge/Spigot

5/6/2023

libraryfabricforgepaper

800 downloads

LoriTime

LoriTime measures the total time players are connected to your server network

2/2/2026

managementoptimizationutilitybukkitbungeecordfolia

799 downloads

RestartAnnouncer

A simple and easy-to-use Minecraft server restart announcement plugin for Paper servers.

4/15/2026

managementutilityfoliapaperpurpur

799 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.