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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Gatekeeper

A simple way to have a player invites player structured whitelist

8/28/2023

managementsocialtechnologybukkitpaperspigot

305 downloads

TabDesignPlus

Minecraft plugin that helps you create a custom tablist and scoreboard.

7/17/2025

decorationmanagementtechnologypaper

305 downloads

Minecraft, But Every Crafted Item is Super Enchanted

Every tool you craft will have a lvl 1000 enchant Every enchanted book you craft will have a lvl 1000 enchant

6/25/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsmagicpaperspigot

305 downloads

ChestAlerts

Sends an alert via console and webhook when a chest, shulker box, barrel, or ender chest is opened.

8/1/2023

managementutilitypaperpurpurspigot

305 downloads

YuIllustration

YuIllustration is a highly customizable plugin for creating illustrations for spigot server, it supports multiple categories, multiple unlock conditions and customized GUIs. Configurable using the in-game GUI editor.

4/9/2024

game-mechanicsbukkitpaperspigot

305 downloads

SimpleWebServer

A simple internal web server for Spigot

1/1/2024

managementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

304 downloads

ItemFinder

Quality of life plugin to search for items within near containers

5/31/2024

storageutilitybukkitfoliapaper

304 downloads

SmashThePing

this plugin unifies the delay between a shield break to a mace hit and gives all players the same time range to stun slam for mace pvp! - level your playing field now

It's a simple ore regeneration plugin

Essentials, but only the essentials.

2/12/2023

managementsocialutilitypaperpurpur

304 downloads

Natural Compass

Natural Compass is a plugin adaptation of the popular Forge/Fabric mod Nature’s Compass by Chaosyr. It brings that mod’s biome-searching functionality to Spigot/Paper servers.

12/25/2025

adventureequipmentworldgenbukkitgeyserminecraft

304 downloads

Teams

Simple Paper Plugin that allows players to create and join teams.

12/29/2025

bukkitpaper

303 downloads

DisableAdvancementAnnounce

Disable achievement broadcasting.

7/13/2025

bukkitpaperpurpur

303 downloads

BulletinBoard (Not physically)

Simple, but useful and powerful bulletin board plugin

7/16/2024

socialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

303 downloads

Anti Villager Abuse System

A.V.A.S is a Minecraft plugin designed to prevent players from exploiting the villager re-roll mechanic.Once a villager acquires a profession, they retain it even if their workstation is removed and replaced. This ensures a more balanced and fair gameplay

7/18/2024

economygame-mechanicsmanagementbukkitfoliapaper

303 downloads

Random Item Generator

The Random generator plugin adds a fun twist to your Minecraft server by randomly giving items to selected players. You can control how, when, and what items drop-perfect for events, challenges, or just some extra chaos.

8/7/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsminigamepaperpurpurspigot

303 downloads

CompassTrack

Track players in real time with your compass — ideal for PvP, manhunts, and survival. Includes cooldowns, permissions, and live updates.

10/12/2025

equipmenttechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

303 downloads

VyHub

Web based or self-hosted Community Management and Game Store!

8/6/2023

economymanagementoptimizationbukkitbungeecordpaper

303 downloads

Shield Stun Sound

This plugin plays a sound for the attacker when they disable the victims sheild. This plugin is used currently on DementedPolars IP: dementedpolars.net Change The Sound In The Config File Allowed Sounds: https://jd.papermc.io/paper/1.21.1/org/bukkit/S

2/18/2025

game-mechanicsbukkitpaperspigot

303 downloads

xAntiCheat

xAntiCheat - Advanced Protection

10/13/2025

managementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

303 downloads

AH BackPack

A simple, strong Backpack Plugin for minecraft. Create shareable Backpacks, easily!

11/1/2025

game-mechanicsoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperspigot

302 downloads

MAYA: Hub

Simple utility & hub plugin for your Paper server!

2/2/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementpaper

302 downloads

ZInvisItemFrames

Craft invisible item frames. Folia-compatible invis item frame plugin.

8/27/2025

adventuredecorationgame-mechanicsfoliapaperpurpur

302 downloads

AdminGUI

AdminGUI is a lightweight administrative plugin that provides server staff with an easy-to-use graphical interface (GUI) no fancy dependencies or anything. its custom made.

6/14/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitypaperspigot

302 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.