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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Map Tools

Essential utilities for creating maps or building. Create smooth animations, realistic message printing, resource pack management, block display tools, danger command checker, position saver and much more

12/25/2024

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitypaperpurpur

1,479 downloads

ZAutoBroadcast

Fully configurable Auto Broadcast/Announce plugin. Folia Supported. Compatible with MiniMessage, MiniPlaceholders and PlaceholderAPI. AutoAnnouncer/AutoBroadcaster

8/27/2025

game-mechanicssocialutilityfoliapaperpurpur

1,475 downloads

Sour Graves

A simple, configurable grave plugin for 1.21+

8/22/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitypaperpurpur

1,474 downloads

HeadStealPlus

High Quality All-In-One HeadSteal plugin with lots of features.

9/30/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsminigamebukkitpaperpurpur

1,474 downloads

Team System

A comprehensive Minecraft team management plugin that allows players to create, join, and manage teams, assign roles, set team permissions, customize team chat, and track team statistics, all with easy-to-use commands.

11/7/2025

managementoptimizationutilitypaper

1,471 downloads

CustomMace

Bored of the basic maces in minecraft, well this project makes the maces more enjoyable by adding custom abilities

8/4/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,471 downloads

WebhookLogger

A Minecraft plugin for logging various events to a Discord webhooks.

A simple to use report management system!

8/18/2024

game-mechanicsmanagementbukkitpaperpurpur

1,469 downloads

TextOverPlayer

Displays chat messages above a player's head using text_display

11/8/2025

socialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,464 downloads

This is a professional login plugin it will make you server more secure. Why you use this? If you ask why then this is the answer.it have the function from which after the logs he will tp to lobby

build ships or airships out of blocks and sail or fly them smoothly - without client side mods or resource packs!

5/12/2026

adventurecursedtransportationpaperpurpur

1,462 downloads

DonutTab

A lightweight tablist plugin that recreates the DonutSMP tab experience with LuckPerms nametag support.

5/17/2026

decorationmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,462 downloads

AutoShutdown

Automatically stop/shutdown your server after no players have been online for a specific amount of time

9/22/2024

managementoptimizationutilitybukkitfabricpaper

1,460 downloads

LeafRTP | Random Teleport

Fast Random Teleportation for everyone, configurable and extensible

6/22/2026

managementoptimizationtransportationbukkitfabricfolia

1,460 downloads

Head Database

Thousands of custom Minecraft heads

3/21/2026

decorationfoliapaperspigot

1,459 downloads

Bigger Enderchest

A fully customizable ender chest plugin

4/29/2026

game-mechanicsstorageutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,459 downloads

Simple SIT

A super simple, easy to use, lightweight sit plugin. Now with piggyback riding!

6/10/2026

game-mechanicssocialutilitybukkitfabricfolia

1,459 downloads

Disable Villager Trade

A lightweight plugin to prevent players from trading with villagers.

3/17/2026

economygame-mechanicsmanagementbukkitfabricforge

1,459 downloads

BoomHalt

Limit TNT explosions, or turn them off.

8/16/2022

managementutilitypaperspigot

1,456 downloads

Switchboard

A simple, cross API plugin that bridges communication between servers, using built-in Proxy methods, Discord channels and TCP sockets.

10/27/2023

managementsocialtechnologybukkitbungeecordfabric

1,455 downloads

Audio Navigation

A mod that adds audio navigation features for the blind, inspired by Soundscape

10/25/2025

game-mechanicsutilityworldgenfabricneoforgepaper

1,454 downloads

ReferralX

A powerful referral system

6/16/2026

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,453 downloads

Security Cameras

Add an extra layer of security to your Minecraft base by adding security cameras that dm you using discordSRV

10/25/2023

adventuretechnologyutilitypaperpurpurspigot

1,453 downloads

Night Vision

Apply Infinite Night Vision effect via command.

5/17/2025

game-mechanicsbukkitpaperspigot

1,452 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.