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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NoMobGriefing

Prevents mobs from griefing

11/3/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsmobsbukkitpaperpurpur

389 downloads

LivesSMP

LivesSMP, a plugin where players start with a limited number of lives. Each death reduces their lives, and losing them all results in a ban until revived by another player using a custom-crafted Revive Crystal.

11/11/2025

game-mechanicsminigamebukkitpaperpurpur

389 downloads

moneyPlugin

a plugin that adds currancy to papermc servers

9/12/2025

economymanagementutilitypaper

389 downloads

The Emc Plugin

A plugin from projectE mod to Plugin!

12/8/2025

economystoragetechnologybukkitfoliapaper

388 downloads

4TPA

A Paper/Folia TPA plugin

12/3/2024

managementtransportationutilitybukkitfoliapaper

388 downloads

SizeChange

A plugin enabling players to dynamically resize their characters with smooth transitions, customizable limits, and intelligent hitbox adjustments.

1/24/2026

adventuredecorationsocialbukkitfoliapaper

388 downloads

Custom Creations

A plugin which lets you create custom abilities for items without writing a single line of code!

7/27/2023

equipmentgame-mechanicsutilitypaperspigot

387 downloads

WaypointHomes

Adds Waypoints, a more balanced and in-world alternative to a /home system

4/16/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsmagicpaperpurpur

387 downloads

Pigly's Player Head Drops

When a player is killed by a player, they drop a head that can be used to become invisible the head's owner.

A perfermance plugin for edit minecraft join/exit messages with actions and welcome rewards.

10/14/2024

game-mechanicsoptimizationsocialbukkitpaperpurpur

387 downloads

PlayerStats

A lightweight plugin that tracks player statistics. It logs blocks walked, blocks broken, blocks placed, jumps, distance traveled and more

12/17/2025

managementutilityfoliapaperpurpur

387 downloads

PKnockBack

1.7.x-1.21.x support, ping compensation, anti jump reset & more!

7/24/2025

game-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

387 downloads

KitRenamer

Use an interactive gui to quickly rename your objects via GUI

2/9/2024

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

387 downloads

SpawnAll

This is a plugin that will spawn all mobs potion effects and blocks For testing purposes (supports Magma Hybrid,have not tested on others)

1/26/2024

cursedutilitybukkitpaperspigot

386 downloads

MegaVerse

The ultimate Minecraft server World Manager, focused to be user-friendly, lightweight and fancy.

8/7/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementworldgenbukkitpaperpurpur

386 downloads

Simple Gui Api

This is a Gui Api for plugins!

12/10/2025

optimizationutilitypaperspigot

386 downloads

AiServerAssistant

Use OpenAI integration to help players understand your server and navigate its features.

3/31/2024

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

386 downloads

SimpleHomes

A Simple Minecraft Homes Plugin.

11/6/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitypaperspigot

385 downloads

Neon

Neon, A Core For Event Purposes

9/20/2025

economymanagementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

385 downloads

SoundPlayer

Set a region to play a vanilla sound on enter or a custom made sound/music using items adder or other methods. 1.21+

12/22/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperspigot

384 downloads

BsruRTP

A powerful and versatile Random Teleport (RTP) plugin for Spigot/Paper servers. This plugin offers two distinct RTP modes: a classic GUI-based teleport for individual players and a unique, event-driven ZoneRTP system for group teleports

7/11/2025

adventureworldgenbukkitfoliapaper

384 downloads

Force Gamemode

A simple and Lightweight plugin to force a configurable gamemode for non-operators

3/27/2024

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

384 downloads

OptiCore Enhanced

OptiCore is a comprehensive, high-performance optimization plugin for Minecraft servers that intelligently manages resources and prevents lag through automated systems and real-time monitoring.

6/13/2025

optimizationbukkitpaperspigot

384 downloads

DiscordNickSync

Syncs your Discord nickname with your Essentials nickname via DiscordSRV

4/2/2025

game-mechanicssocialutilitypaperpurpurspigot

384 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.