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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SkBriggy

A Skript addon for creating Minecraft Brigadier commands.

A plugin for Spigot that allows punishing players when they log off during PvP.

6/26/2025

managementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,075 downloads

Manhunt Compass

A compass used for manhunt

5/19/2025

equipmentminigameutilitybukkitpaperspigot

1,075 downloads

Towns and Nations - Dynmap

Dynmap extension for Towns and Nations

Adds custom sculk weapons with special abilities

4/5/2026

adventureequipmentgame-mechanicspaperpurpurspigot

1,074 downloads

PlayerNameTags

This plugin allows server admins to change any player's nameplate, color it, and make it bold!

Prevents lag machines from working.

10/8/2024

optimizationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,073 downloads

DeluxeHubReloaded

Your all-in-one, essential and professional hub core solution.

5/13/2025

managementutilitypaperspigot

1,072 downloads

BuildHeightLimit

Limit player build height with configurable restrictions.

10/2/2024

game-mechanicsmanagementoptimizationpaperpurpurspigot

1,072 downloads

GOD Armour

Adds a set of GOD Armour to the game.

9/12/2025

equipmenttechnologyutilitypaperspigot

1,069 downloads

EzCountdown

Run flash sales, timed events, and launches with stunning countdowns - ActionBar, BossBar, Titles & Placeholders!

5/22/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,066 downloads

Shorter join and quit messages

Shorter messages when players join or quit.

6/3/2024

socialbukkitpaperpurpur

1,065 downloads

Blacks NightVision Plugin

let the players on your server toggle night vision for themselves using /nv or the other commands if you don't want the plugin to work right now use /nvfulltoggle to disable the use of /nv for them

12/19/2025

game-mechanicsoptimizationutilityfoliapaperpurpur

1,064 downloads

KamoofSMP

When you kill someone, they will drop their head and with it you can become the person you killed ! This plugin is the official plugin of the Kamoof SMP !

8/30/2024

bukkitpaperspigot

1,063 downloads

CrashPanel | CrashCore

The ultimate No-Code engine. Elevate your server with hot-reload, node-based event scripting, plus full model and particle editors in one intuitive interface.

4/20/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,062 downloads

X-Clearlag

Simple plugin to clean up your server

3/31/2026

managementoptimizationbukkitfoliapaper

1,061 downloads

RPUniverse

Take FiveM roleplay to Minecraft!

5/1/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementminigamepaperpurpur

1,061 downloads

AntiWorldFly

Minecraft plugin to disable flying and chosen commands when joining or playing in specific worlds.

2/10/2025

managementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,061 downloads

MrSellChests

Sell Chests, Boosters support multiple shops to get sell prices.

6/20/2026

economygame-mechanicsutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,061 downloads

Lobby Parkour

A simple and customizable plugin that adds Parkour to your Minecraft Server

6/5/2026

minigamesocialfoliapaperpurpur

1,059 downloads

PlayerLocator

Automatically locates players for admins to check if they are flying

6/16/2026

adventuremanagementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

1,059 downloads

Cursed Protocol Support

Unoffical fork of ProtocolSupport 1.8.8 with Mappings fixes and old April Fools versions support

Some minor tweaks to Totems of Undying

4/8/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsmagicdatapackfabricforge

1,057 downloads

Elevators

A simple elevator plugin with PlotSquared integration for your Minecraft server.

1/12/2024

socialtechnologytransportationbukkitfoliapaper

1,057 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.