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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A simple bridge to display Multiverse Anchors in Dynmap.

A pretty useful MOTD plugin!

2/7/2026

decorationfoliapaperpurpur

332 downloads

TimeBan

Temporary ban plugin with customizable messages and custom commands

6/20/2025

managementbukkitpaperpurpur

332 downloads

LagCleanX

LagCleanX is a lightweight and efficient lag management plugin designed to keep your Minecraft server running smoothly. It periodically removes unnecessary entities, clears dropped items, and provides customizable cleanup settings to ensure Good Gameplay

11/10/2025

managementoptimizationstoragepaperspigot

332 downloads

Simple Join Message

Plugin to send a welcome message on player join.

11/7/2024

socialbukkitpaperpurpur

332 downloads

Terra RTP random teleportation

Random teleport plugin made to work with custom world generators. Uses blocks instead of biomes.

3/12/2025

adventuretransportationutilitypaperpurpur

332 downloads

DimensionPlaceholders

PAPI Expansion plugin that adds dimension color placeholder and other placeholders

7/15/2023

utilitybukkitpaperspigot

332 downloads

EnderPouch

EnderPouch is an all in one ender chest management and access plugin.

6/23/2024

adventuremanagementstoragepaper

332 downloads

BasicShowItem

A simple plugin that lets you show your held item in chat.

A plugin that extends the functionality of the Free Mine-Net.eu Minecraft Web-Builder and management tool

11/2/2023

managementtechnologyutilitybungeecordpaperspigot

331 downloads

EasyPM

This is a light plugin for customizable pm command.

The plugin will help you escape from the void using a totem.

4/1/2024

game-mechanicsbukkitpaperspigot

331 downloads

Knockback

Restores pre-1.21 blast protection mechanics for end crystals and respawn anchors by maintaining the original 60% knockback reduction cap.

8/22/2025

game-mechanicsfoliapaperpurpur

331 downloads

Chunka

The best Chunk Loading Plugin Ever [Beta]

7/14/2025

worldgenbukkitpaperpurpur

331 downloads

Brutal Legends Health System

Remake game mechanic of Minecraft SMP, Brutal Legends.

8/30/2024

game-mechanicsminigamebukkitpaperspigot

331 downloads

BetterLinks

A packet based server links plugin.

4/10/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementsocialbukkitfoliapaper

331 downloads

AFK Protection

Prevents players from being targeted or damaged while AFK, configurable.

8/8/2025

game-mechanicssocialpaperpurpur

331 downloads

WorldManager

A modern, Paper-optimized replacement for Multiverse built for speed, safety, and simplicity.

Adds two commands that show players that you are either recording or are live

Geo Restriction plugin / works on paper / bukkit / velocity and bungeecord

12/30/2025

managementutilitybukkitbungeecordfolia

330 downloads

BoatRacing

An F1‑style ice boat racing plugin for Paper with a clean, vanilla‑like GUI. Manage teams, configure tracks with the built‑in BoatRacing selection tool, run timed races with checkpoints, pit area penalties, and a guided setup wizard.

8/19/2025

minigamesocialtransportationbukkitpaperpurpur

socialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

330 downloads

BottleExp

takes xp and glass bottles from the player and turns it into bottles of enchanting.

9/1/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

330 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.