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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SimpleAuth

Probably the easiest to use authentication plugin.

12/18/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementstoragebukkitfoliapaper

1,166 downloads

Simple Fly

Very basic plugin that allows for fly and flyspeed

12/16/2023

managementtransportationutilitypaperpurpur

1,166 downloads

Resize

Change player size with a simple /resize command.

4/5/2026

game-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,165 downloads

AI Dungeon Generator

AI Dungeon Generator revolutionizes exploration on your Minecraft server by introducing intelligent, procedurally generated dungeons that adapt to your world's biomes.

4/19/2025

adventuregame-mechanicspaperspigot

1,165 downloads

NClaim

Advanced Chunk Claim Plugin for Minecraft

1/13/2026

adventureoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,163 downloads

QuickTax

Schedule tax collections and protect your economy with the most powerful and flexible tax plugin!

4/24/2024

economymanagementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

1,162 downloads

PlayerQuests

Survival-friendly questing by the players for the players!

10/31/2025

adventuregame-mechanicssocialpaperspigot

1,160 downloads

Forgetful Vaults

Reset vaults so players can open them multiple times. Configurable.

2/28/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,156 downloads

Villager Cycle Trading

Villager Cycle Trading is a lightweight Paper plugin that lets players easily cycle through a villager's trades without needing to break and replace their job site block.

A lightweight Paper/Spigot plugin that makes hoppers transfer items faster. Works on Minecraft 1.21.x+

5/16/2026

game-mechanicsoptimizationstoragepaperpurpurspigot

1,156 downloads

Custom Waypoints

This mod allows you to create custom waypoints with extensive customization and utilities using commands.

6/4/2026

cursedgame-mechanicsutilityfabricforgepaper

1,155 downloads

ServerCtrl

A Minecraft Plugin to control your Server from an Android / Windows / Linux App or a Webinterface

7/7/2024

managementutilitypaperspigot

1,154 downloads

NoLag-Ultimate

NoLag Ultimate is a comprehensive and high performance optimization solution specifically engineered for modern Minecraft servers running on version 1.21 and above. This all in one utility focuses on maintaining peak server stability by addressing the most

3/28/2026

game-mechanicsoptimizationtechnologybukkitbungeecordfolia

1,152 downloads

Iridium Enchants

Providing a new and exciting aspect of PVP to your server via new enchantments and unique combat.

11/15/2025

adventureequipmentgame-mechanicspaperpurpurspigot

1,152 downloads

GlobalTranslate - Multilanguage server

Translate all aspects of your server to the language of the minecraft client

6/26/2023

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,151 downloads

B's KnockOnDoor

A simple plugin for roleplay. With this, you can knock on your friends' doors.

10/6/2025

decorationgame-mechanicssocialpaperspigot

1,150 downloads

ItemSorter

A Bukkit plugin which transfers and sorts items from inventories like chests into other inventories.

6/19/2025

game-mechanicsstoragebukkitpaperspigot

1,149 downloads

Enchants Plus

Create custom enchantments with a GUI editor, applying effects to players or enemies when attacking or wearing equipment.

3/16/2026

equipmentgame-mechanicsmagicpaper

1,148 downloads

Mojang Maps

A Google Maps like navigation system for Minecraft.

12/10/2023

adventuretransportationutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,148 downloads

DZEconomy

A powerful, feature-rich economy plugin with 3 currencies, ranks, combat tagging, mob rewards, and Folia support.

5/28/2026

economygame-mechanicsutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,147 downloads

MineChess

Chess recreated in Minecraft, play with friends and test your logic!

6/21/2026

minigamepaperpurpurspigot

1,146 downloads

Spawn Plugin

A plugin that allows you to set a spawn, go to that spawn and more stuff!

9/26/2025

game-mechanicstransportationutilitybukkitpaperspigot

1,146 downloads

BetterWorldStats

Show world stats of your minecraft server

3/30/2024

managementsocialutilityfoliapaperpurpur

1,146 downloads

ResourceHack

Minecraft server resource pack protection tool

8/11/2024

managementoptimizationfabricforgeneoforge

1,145 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.