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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Join Message plus

This plugin adds a custom join/leave message to your server. This plugin is compatible with placeholder API , AuthMe & Luckperms

3/29/2026

game-mechanicssocialbukkitfoliapaper

3,234 downloads

AvA Anti-Cheat

A lightweight Anti-Cheat made for java servers that detects flying/movement hacks, chat spaming, combat logging and a few types of hacking

3/18/2026

managementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

3,233 downloads

Catnip

Cats won't freak out when players are near.

11/30/2025

game-mechanicsmobsfabricpaper

3,233 downloads

Simple Vanish

Allows people to be hidden as if they were offline

10/30/2025

managementsocialutilitypaperpurpur

3,216 downloads

xTokenSMP Season 1 Back!

Custom Mob Tokens with Unique Abilities and Visual Flair!

6/25/2026

magicminigamemobsbukkitfoliapaper

3,215 downloads

Wandering Trades

Totally Customize the trades of Wandering Traders using easy GUIs! Player Heads, Plugin Items, more!

6/30/2026

economygame-mechanicsmobspaper

3,212 downloads

Mine X Farm Regen

Mine X Farm Regen Is A Block Regenerating Plugin With Top Tier Features Like Regions , Ingame Editor and Complete Customization And Updated to latest minecraft version 1.20.1.

1/1/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementoptimizationbukkitpaperpurpur

3,212 downloads

VotePass-Mailer

Support email notify for VotePass in game servers.

Make your own custom sidebar/scoreboard easily!

9/28/2023

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

3,206 downloads

PlayerHP

Show other people's HP above their head

6/16/2026

game-mechanicsoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperspigot

3,195 downloads

Signs Plugin

The Signs Plugin is an intuitive tool that enhances server navigation within SimpleCloud. With this plugin, users can click on designated signs to instantly connect to different servers within your network.

4/1/2026

decorationmanagementutilitypaperpurpur

3,192 downloads

MobCommentary

Mobs occasionally broadcast sarcastic commentary about player actions to the server chat, as if they're watching and judging.

Take the brains and put them somewhere else

4/4/2025

utilityfabricpaperspigot

3,186 downloads

Damage Indicator

An extensive, feature-rich, high-performance packet-based damage indicator

4/26/2026

adventureequipmentmobsfoliapaperpurpur

3,172 downloads

Idle Server Shutdown

This plugin turns off the server if no one's playing for more than 5 minutes.

11/13/2023

managementoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

3,161 downloads

Pl3xMapExtras

Adds extra features to Pl3xMap

5/21/2026

adventuredecorationutilityfoliapaperpurpur

3,157 downloads

Dominion

Dominion is a completely open-source, free, future-proof, territory anti-grief plugin developed specifically for high-versions minecraft server.

6/18/2026

managementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

3,153 downloads

SimpleTpa

SimpleTPA – Lightweight & Customizable TPA Plugin

3/31/2025

adventuregame-mechanicssocialbukkitpaperspigot

3,150 downloads

Gaia

A lightweight arena management mod/plugin

6/21/2026

managementutilityfabricfoliapaper

3,148 downloads

Socialismus

Improve communication between your players in a modern way

6/9/2026

managementsocialutilitybukkitfoliapaper

3,144 downloads

Better Shulkers

Improves shulker boxes by adding automatic item collection system and lets you open them with a right-click!

6/16/2026

game-mechanicsstoragefabricfoliaforge

3,131 downloads

Total Economy

Total Economy is a plugin that aims to provide a full-fledged economy for your server

4/26/2025

economygame-mechanicssocialbukkitpaperspigot

3,117 downloads

QuickWarp

Allow your players to warp between dimensions.

3/7/2024

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitypaperspigotsponge

3,114 downloads

XPHearts

Add more hearts to players depending on their experience level.

4/7/2026

game-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

3,103 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.