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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iqProtect

A plugin that protects players' builds from griefers by preventing destruction and unauthorized access.

6/11/2025

game-mechanicstechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

94 downloads

DiscordNotify

DiscordNotify is a lightweight Paper plugin that sends server start, stop, and custom notifications to Discord using webhooks. Designed as a simple, lag-free alternative to DiscordSRV for status updates and restart alerts.

2/1/2026

managementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

94 downloads

AssasinsMonarchs

A medieval factions plugin with unique races, custom abilities, and a dynamic crown system that lets players fight for leadership and control of their faction.

12/13/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementsocialfoliapaperpurpur

94 downloads

PaperTS

PaperTS is a Paper Minecraft plugin that enables you to write Minecraft server plugins in TypeScript.

1/16/2026

librarytechnologybukkitfoliapaper

94 downloads

Animorph | Server

Morph into a custom model, play emotes, and configure them to your liking.

1/26/2026

decorationmagictechnologybukkitpaperpurpur

94 downloads

Legendary SMP Utilities

ALL-IN-ONE utility plugin for SMP servers!

An addon for your favourite CyberLevels plugin.

1/2/2026

adventureutilitybukkitfoliapaper

94 downloads

LastLocation

A Minecraft Plugin that safes the LastLocation of the Logout. So when they log back in they can do /LastLocation if they are (for example) forced to spawn on the hub. Now they are at their Logout location!

12/15/2025

managementtransportationutilitypaper

94 downloads

BreweryX >!BreweryTimer!<

Visualizes your brewing process! Displays live cooking and aging stats above BreweryX stations.

1/10/2026

foodgame-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

94 downloads

SimpleNote

A plugin that allows you to write a short note that will be displayed in the boss bar

8/1/2024

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaper

94 downloads

EcGlobal

A plugin for configuring and customizing Ender Chest: make it either shared for all or personalized for each player.

5/8/2025

adventuredecorationgame-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

93 downloads

BoxFaller

Automatic Loot Box Spawning Plugin

RocketRaid transforms Minecraft's crossbows into powerful RPG launchers.

4/6/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperspigot

minigamesocialpaperpurpurspigot

93 downloads

WhyNeedWater

A Minecraft plugin that makes tridents not need water to fly with. The plugin is in beta idk if it is gonna always work Might make it open source soon

6/15/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicstransportationpaper

93 downloads

FreezingWand

Gives players a wand to freeze water instantly.

10/2/2024

equipmentgame-mechanicsmagicpaperpurpurspigot

93 downloads

ConnectionLogger

Simple plugin to help server admins log incoming player connections

8/14/2024

managementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

93 downloads

Leash

A plugin that allows players to be tethered with a leash.

6/27/2025

game-mechanicssocialbukkitpaper

93 downloads

Millida Rating

Millida Rating — rating game servers Minecraft, this plugin allows you to quickly implement rewards for players without programming knowledge, and API connection skills for a couple of clicks.

6/16/2024

librarymanagementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

93 downloads

AeroBoots

AeroBoots is an advanced jetpack boots plugin for Minecraft 1.21.5 that allows players to fly in a controlled and epic way. With optimized visual effects, realistic rocket sounds, and a strict system without fall damage protection

6/21/2025

equipmenttechnologytransportationbukkitpaperpurpur

93 downloads

InfiniteLavaBucket

Unlimited lava placement with an infinite lava bucket.

10/15/2024

cursedequipmentmagicpaperpurpurspigot

93 downloads

Join and Leave Message Plugin

with this plugin you can customize the join and leave messages of your server

4/26/2025

managementpaper

93 downloads

Player`s head drop like in Vanilla

If you or your friends are blown up by a Creeper, the head of the person who was blown up will fall out.

11/8/2024

decorationgame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperspigot

93 downloads

Worldinfoplugin

This plugin adds a bar that shows your world time and coordinates.

8/5/2025

game-mechanicsutilityworldgenbukkitpaperspigot

93 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.