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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Player Sit

This Plugin allows players to sit everywhere using the /sit command

3/7/2026

decorationsocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

11,597 downloads

DriveBackupV2

DriveBackupV2 is a plugin that aims to provide an extra layer of security to your data making a backup and saving it remotely.

1/2/2026

managementstorageutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

11,595 downloads

XenDrops (Formerly CustomDrops)

An advanced region-based CustomDrops plugin!

6/15/2026

economygame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

11,560 downloads

ArmorStandEditor-Reborn

Paper plugin to allow players to edit armorstands without commands.

5/12/2026

game-mechanicsbukkitfoliapaper

11,552 downloads

HexNicks

Allow players to easily change their nickname and utilize hex color codes and gradients.

8/27/2025

decorationsocialfoliapaperpurpur

11,529 downloads

Dimension Control | Disable and Enable end and nether

A simple light weight plugin which allows admin's to disable and enable End and Nether Dimension's!

6/4/2026

managementbukkitpaperpurpur

11,512 downloads

RoseStacker

A mob, item, spawner, and block stacking plugin!

5/22/2026

game-mechanicsmobspaperspigot

11,491 downloads

Plugin Portal

In-game plugin downloader and updater using the Polymart, SpigotMC, Modrinth & Hangar marketplaces.

6/26/2026

game-mechanicslibrarymanagementbukkitfoliapaper

11,469 downloads

TheDungeons

A custom dungeon with multiple functionality. Monsters, access levels and much more! [1.17-1.21.x]

4/27/2025

adventuredecorationgame-mechanicsbukkitfoliapaper

11,455 downloads

TrainCarts

Trains in Minecraft, a full simulator for your train network or theme park

1/17/2026

game-mechanicstransportationbukkitpaperpurpur

11,447 downloads

AntiHealthIndicator

Enhance fairness with AntiHealthIndicator! Lightweight, async packet spoofing for gameplay integrity. Easy configurable!

6/22/2026

equipmentgame-mechanicsutilitybukkitbungeecordfolia

11,372 downloads

ClearLaggEnhanced

The definitive ClearLagg successor for 1.20+. Boost TPS and fix lag on Paper, Spigot, and Folia with smart entity clearing and a real-time Admin GUI.

6/22/2026

managementoptimizationutilityfoliapaperpurpur

11,266 downloads

AlixSystem

6/26/2026

managementoptimizationtechnologybukkitpaperpurpur

11,231 downloads

WorldGuard ExtraFlags Plus

Adds 30+ extra WorldGuard flags - Folia, Disable Mace & more, Permit entry by XP or PAPI, and more.

6/25/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

11,140 downloads

Spawn

A spawn system for your server

7/8/2023

managementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

11,088 downloads

BattleArena

A rich Minecraft match and event framework for creating minigames and arenas, supporting config-based and fully custom game modes with plugins.

6/27/2026

game-mechanicslibraryminigamepaper

11,057 downloads

TAB-Bridge

An addon for TAB when it is installed on a proxy.

6/17/2026

decorationmanagementbukkitfabricfolia

11,006 downloads

LightningMod

A simple mod that gives you the ability to control how many lightning bolts appear during thunder

6/24/2026

adventurecursedgame-mechanicsbukkitfabricpaper

10,954 downloads

OneLifeOneTotem

This plugin will make totems less imbalanced. Now you can only use 1 totem per life.

3/5/2024

adventureequipmentgame-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

10,944 downloads

LandClaimPlugin

Ultimate Territory Protection for Minecraft

6/19/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilityfoliapaperpurpur

10,897 downloads

StellarProtect - CoreProtect Alternative

Avanced CoreProtect alternative, small database size and tested optimized performace

6/7/2026

managementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

10,858 downloads

MagicAbilities

A plugin that adds magical powers to minecraft!

12/3/2025

game-mechanicsmagicbukkitpaperspigot

10,857 downloads

Strings - Chat Plugin

Chat formatting, channels, mentions, chat clearing, staff chat, social spy, messaging, filtering, broadcasts, automated broadcasts, /helpop, prefixes and more!

5/3/2026

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

10,856 downloads

TheNewEconomy

A feature packed economy plugin.

8/9/2025

economymanagementbukkitbungeecordfolia

10,809 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.