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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Server Homes

Essential home management for your server, with /sethome, /delhome, /homes and more. Highly configurable via config files, with reasonable defaults.

4/30/2026

managementtransportationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,056 downloads

BlockHistory

A simple but effective Paper plugin that allows you to find griefers on your server more easily.

7/9/2025

managementutilityfoliapaperpurpur

1,055 downloads

UltimateHealthDisplay

Player and Mob health display plugin 6 different styles and fully configurable which style to use......

3/8/2026

game-mechanicsmobstechnologypaperspigot

1,054 downloads

GeneralPVP

General PVP configurations: bed/crystal/anchor pvp disabler, item limiter, potion limiter, enchantment limiter

2/5/2026

equipmentmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,054 downloads

Mixer

A plugin that allows you to create custom music discs that can be played using SimpleVoiceChat

12/15/2024

game-mechanicstechnologyutilitypaperpurpur

1,053 downloads

MoonWay Creativecore

Plugin for creative server from MoonWay Creative. This plugin create new commands with cutsom sort of blocks.

8/1/2024

managementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,053 downloads

Backpacks

Spigot plugin that adds backpacks accesible with commands

7/30/2023

game-mechanicsutilitypaperspigot

1,053 downloads

FunTalismans

A complete and highly customizable system of magic talismans for Minecraft servers. Add unique items with attributes, effects, rarities, and much more.

6/29/2026

equipmentmagicutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,052 downloads

IA-Edit

A minecraft plugin that integrates WorldEdit and FAWE with custom blocks from ItemsAdder

6/15/2025

utilitybukkitpaperspigot

1,051 downloads

Arbitrary Portals

Create non-rectangular nether portals!

9/2/2023

decorationgame-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

1,051 downloads

Enchant Handler

allows you to combine higher level enchants

Master the art of trident throwing with precision returns to your waiting hand!

10/5/2025

game-mechanicsfoliapaperpurpur

1,049 downloads

AIHelper

An AI helper inside minecraft to guide players to your server's needs

6/16/2026

librarysocialutilitybukkitpaperspigot

1,048 downloads

DiscordSRVOAuth

Allow players to link their Discord account via Discord OAuth2

5/7/2026

librarymanagementsocialbukkitfoliapaper

1,045 downloads

XMobGeneration

A powerful Spigot plugin for managing custom spawn areas with WorldEdit integration and GUI Support, Limit of 45 areas

6/11/2025

adventureequipmentmanagementbukkitpaperpurpur

1,045 downloads

EasySit

A lightweight Minecraft plugin that lets players sit anywhere using the /sit command and stand up by sneaking. Perfect for roleplay and cozy builds.

Ultimate RTP - Radius, Worlds, Notifcations and more!

1/17/2025

transportationutilitypaperpurpurspigot

1,044 downloads

XLeaderboards

This plugin is designed for users seeking a fast and efficient leaderboard system.

11/24/2025

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,043 downloads

GemOfPowers

Gems with specials abilities

gChat - This is not just a chat plugin, it is a full-fledged communication system that will turn ordinary Minecraft chat into a powerful tool for your community!

5/20/2026

decorationgame-mechanicssocialbukkitpaperpurpur

1,042 downloads

ForceField

Very epic, yet simplistic, forcefield plugin!

11/19/2024

cursedmanagementutilitypaperpurpurspigot

1,042 downloads

VeinMiner: Ultimate Mining Enhancement

VeinMiner is the ultimate mining enhancement for your Minecraft server! This plugin allows players to mine entire veins of ores, logs, or other blocks simply by holding shift while breaking a block.

7/13/2025

game-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,041 downloads

AFK-Kicker

This plugins kicks player when they are AFK, you decide the time limit and how often the plugin checks for AFK player

7/31/2023

managementoptimizationpaperspigot

1,039 downloads

Lasers Enigma

✨ Create solve and share puzzles based on light ✨

6/24/2026

game-mechanicsminigametechnologypaperspigot

1,037 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.