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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Senior Resource Packs

SeniorResourcePacks is a Bukkit plugin that hosts Minecraft resource packs locally with no hassle Simply place your zip file in the plugin folder and it provides a direct download link that Minecraft can use

9/4/2025

managementoptimizationbukkitpaperpurpur

73 downloads

Beta-Disguise

Allows players to disguise as any Minecraft mob Currently in beta, so minor bugs or limitations may exist Future versions will include better animations, effects, and smoother disguise transitions.

This plugin disables phantoms.

11/23/2025

game-mechanicsmobspaper

73 downloads

NeverEnoughRecipes

View the recipe of any item, even plugin items!

11/30/2025

game-mechanicsutilitypaper

73 downloads

IP Limit

Limit the maximum number of players per IP 限制每个IP最多进入多少名玩家

8/7/2025

velocity

73 downloads

Remove Darkness Effect - Plugin

Remove the Darkness visual effect from the game, allowing players to toggle it on or off.

Would you like to have a better server in the list of Minecraft servers that you have traveled to Then use the plugin X-MOTD-X

9/10/2025

managementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

73 downloads

SpigotAndPaperWeb

Run a lightweight web server inside Minecraft.

9/29/2025

managementsocialutilitypaperpurpurspigot

73 downloads

villager claim

A revolutionary villager control plugin that lets you claim, manage, and control villagers using a simple stick!

10/8/2025

game-mechanicsstorageutilitypaper

73 downloads

invisibleTorch

Adds the ability to make a torch invisible by using an invisibility potion on it. In order to remove the invisible torch, put any block in its place.

The familiar world is shadowed by a terrifying, inverted dimension - the Upside Down.

This plugin adds a simple command /startritual (minutes) which starts a ritual at those co ords for the item you are holding

11/3/2025

game-mechanicsmagicutilitybukkitpaperspigot

72 downloads

Random Drop

This is a plugin that gives the players a random weapon or armor drop, meant for tournament purposes.

8/22/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsmanagementbukkitpaper

72 downloads

AntiCreeperGriefer

Simple plugin that turns off The Block damage wenn Creepers exploded.

Troll your server with explosive chaos and laughter

9/1/2025

technologybukkitpaperspigot

72 downloads

ElytraSwap

elytra swap mechanics since 1.20 versions

8/16/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsmagicbukkitbungeecordpaper

72 downloads

Automatic messages

Automatic messagese plugin with nice design

10/10/2025

optimizationtechnologypaper

72 downloads

EssentiaX-Legacy

Custom Minecraft commands, teleportation, AFK, mute, homes and more and fully customizable.

11/14/2025

managementoptimizationsocialbukkitfoliapaper

72 downloads

DeathWaypoint

Advanced death recovery system with compasses, particles, holograms, and real-time tracking to help players navigate back to their death locations.

10/1/2025

game-mechanicssocialutilitybukkitpaperspigot

72 downloads

ChatTracker

A light chat moderation & logging plugin with staff chat, rank-colored chat, easy in-game reporting

9/6/2025

managementsocialutilitybukkitfoliapaper

72 downloads

LightLeaf

generate enchanting particle effects from leaves!

3/30/2025

adventuretechnologyworldgenbukkitpaperpurpur

72 downloads

MCMgr

A Minecraft Multitool Plugin

9/15/2024

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

72 downloads

JsPig

JsPig provides complete access to the Bukkit API via GraalVM, allowing developers to efficiently create and manage Minecraft plugins using JavaScript's flexibility and simplicity.

3/7/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementoptimizationbukkitpaperspigot

72 downloads

Dynoptimize

A server side optimization plugin to help optimize your Spigot Minecraft Server

4/20/2025

optimizationutilityworldgenbukkitspigot

72 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.