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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Attack Cooldown Remover

Removes weapon cooldown entirely. Actually, it works with every held item.

6/24/2023

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,933 downloads

RecipeCreateX

A plugin which allows you to create custom recipes with custom items from ItemMakerX or vanilla items

6/16/2026

game-mechanicsoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,928 downloads

Pacifism

Allow players to toggle their PVP on or off. (Also enables PVP after a specified amount of grace-time.)

6/26/2025

game-mechanicssocialutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,928 downloads

BlockPortals

Simple plugin that adds command to block and allow portal teleporting to overworld/nether/end

8/24/2024

managementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

1,928 downloads

NeoSpeed Zero

Customizable Speedrun Goals (Data Pack-driven)

6/26/2026

adventureminigamefabricneoforgepaper

1,928 downloads

AdvancedHunt

Treasure Hunt plugin for the entire server.

6/11/2026

adventuredecorationminigamebukkitpaperspigot

1,928 downloads

DonutSus

It shows players that are flagged by GrimAC or Vulcan in a gui. Just like DonutSMP!

4/24/2026

game-mechanicstechnologyutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,922 downloads

QuickWaystones

Adds waystones to instantly teleport around!

6/12/2026

game-mechanicstransportationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,921 downloads

StarterKit

StarterKit – Easily give players customizable starter kits! Choose which kit to distribute, set item quantities, and enjoy full support for both Java and Bedrock editions.

A small utility plugin to disable entire dimensions across your server.

5/12/2026

managementtechnologyutilityfoliapaperpurpur

1,917 downloads

CoolProtection

World protection and performance self management plugin

3/9/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementoptimizationbukkitfoliapaper

1,914 downloads

More Shulker Shells

Plugin | Shulkers will drop more shulker shells

5/1/2026

game-mechanicsmobsutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,911 downloads

GlowPlayers

The GlowPlayers plugin assigns a unique glowing effect to each player who joins the server, with a distinct color based on their order of joining. The effect helps players easily identify each other by their color, making it ideal for groups of friends

4/14/2026

managementminigamesocialbukkitfabricpaper

1,910 downloads

NotJustNameplates

Nameplates using display entities!

11/13/2025

decorationsocialutilitypaperpurpur

1,909 downloads

Easy Home

EasyHome provides players with personalized home management across dimensions, allowing them to set and teleport to saved locations with configurable limits and cooldowns. Server admins get complete control over home limits, dimension restrictions etc.

Allows you to display the TPS, MSPT, CPU, RAM and Ping in the action bar

5/19/2024

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,906 downloads

MobKillsCounter

Plugin to see the number of mobs that any person has killed & to set rewards for mobkills.

4/7/2023

game-mechanicsmobsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,899 downloads

Orbital Dripstone Cannon

A orbital strike cannon themed cannon but with dripstone.

5/7/2026

equipmentgame-mechanicstechnologybukkitfabricfolia

1,891 downloads

StationOfDoom-Plugin

A all in one plugin for SMPs

6/26/2026

game-mechanicsfoliapaperpurpur

1,888 downloads

ItemCooldowns

Allows you to easily set a cooldown for any item!

5/8/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsutilitypaperpurpur

1,885 downloads

Roadside Shops

Dive deeper into the seller's side with Roadside shops! With newspaper sponsor system.

5/8/2026

economygame-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

1,878 downloads

InstaSmeltX

A plugin that allows furnaces to instantly smelt

6/16/2026

game-mechanicsoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,876 downloads

Custom-Death-messages

Add a personal touch to your server's kill messages with Custom Kill Messages!

2/14/2024

decorationgame-mechanicsmanagementbukkitpaperpurpur

1,876 downloads

Endless Skills

A Simple Skill Points Plugin

5/17/2025

adventureequipmentgame-mechanicsbukkitpaperspigot

1,874 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.