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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MySQL JDBC

MySQL JDBC driver for Fabric/Forge/Spigot

5/6/2023

libraryfabricforgepaper

5,153 downloads

StringDup Back

This plugin return the old string duper glitch!

9/1/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsbukkitdatapackpaper

5,147 downloads

BlueMap Banner Marker

BlueMap extension - Create live markers on your map for every named banner placed in your world! Customizable and optional limitations for players

5/18/2025

socialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

5,146 downloads

InvisibleKill

When killing a player under an invisibility potion, unknown is written in the chat instead of the killer's name

10/15/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitybukkitfoliapaper

5,144 downloads

ServerLinksZ

ServerLinksZ is a simple Plugin that allows you to add Links to the new Server Links section of your Minecraft server.

5/9/2026

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

5,143 downloads

NickNamer+

This Plugin lets you Change your ingame-Name and Skin

Dynamic price adjusting GUI shops!

Lightweight Simple Home plugin with delay, cooldown, effects, and full config support.

Lifesteal2 is a fully configurable lifesteal plugin that adds custom heart mechanics, revives, and crafting recipes to your server. Players can gain, lose, withdraw, and trade hearts, even revive fallen players using the unique Revive Tool and GUI.

4/19/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementbukkitpaperpurpur

5,099 downloads

UnifiedMetrics

Fully-featured metrics collection agent for Minecraft servers. Supports Prometheus and InfluxDB.

4/23/2023

technologyutilitybukkitbungeecordfabric

5,087 downloads

AutoTool

Automatically change your item to what's best in your hotbar when breaking blocks.

5/9/2026

equipmentgame-mechanicsutilitybukkitfoliapaper

5,069 downloads

Better Cobweb Recipe

Craft cobwebs with string

3/6/2026

equipmenttechnologyutilityfabricpaper

5,062 downloads

Advanced CarryOn

Allows players in Minecraft to easily pick up and carry blocks and creatures. Simple, and inspired by the CarryOn mod.

Enhances the hardcore, survival experience for servers!

11/9/2025

adventuregame-mechanicssocialbukkitfabricpaper

5,027 downloads

Orbital Strike Canon By Itz

Orbital Strike Cannon As Similar Like On the Untable SMP

6/25/2026

game-mechanicsbukkitfabricfolia

5,011 downloads

AxMines

A performant and feature rich & customizable mine plugin that does not require worldedit!

6/30/2026

managementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

5,009 downloads

LagCleanerX

A lag cleaning plugin

6/16/2026

game-mechanicsoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperspigot

4,994 downloads

SkyBlock (BSkyBlock)

Classic SkyBlock survival for multiplayer servers. Start on a floating island with limited resources and build your way up. Powered by BentoBox.

4/27/2026

minigamepaperpurpurspigot

4,972 downloads

BetterKeepInventory

Take control of KeepInventory. No longer shall your players jump into lava to get home. Weep they shall, for the mercy of their benevolent admins.

6/11/2026

equipmentgame-mechanicsutilityfoliapaperpurpur

4,959 downloads

MapImage

Easily get a map with a custom image URL or local file. Non-bloated, persistent across server restarts and low in storage.

3/28/2026

decorationmanagementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

4,932 downloads

nonchat

🎨 Feature-rich chat plugin with custom formats, HEX colors, private messaging and chat bubbles for Minecraft 1.16.5-26.2

6/28/2026

socialbukkitpaperpurpur

4,929 downloads

Wemmbu Farlands

It adds back the classic farlands with plugins.

6/7/2026

adventuregame-mechanicsworldgenbukkitpaperpurpur

4,901 downloads

ModSync

Minecraft plugin & client mod that enforces fair play by verifying mods and resource packs, instantly blocking banned content and generating transparent per‑player logs.

6/24/2026

managementutilitybukkitfabricpaper

4,901 downloads

AntiXRay

New gen Anti XRay that hide Ores

6/13/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

4,892 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.