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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Shopkeepers-reloaded

A french, free, open-source fork of the Shopkeepers plugin (https://github.com/Shopkeepers/Shopkeepers/)

10/11/2025

game-mechanicsmobsbukkitpaperspigot

4,670 downloads

Shop Plugin

A flexible shop system for Minecraft servers

6/20/2025

economyequipmentutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

4,659 downloads

TaterLib

A cross API code library for various generalizations used in the Tater* plugins

2/27/2024

librarytechnologyutilitybukkitbungeecordfabric

4,641 downloads

Playtime Command

See users' playtime with a simple command!

5/1/2026

managementutilityfabricfoliapaper

4,641 downloads

Skonic

Skonic is a Misc Skript addon that adds many features such as Citizens to Skript.

5/2/2026

utilitybukkitpaperpurpur

4,630 downloads

GodItems

An RPG plugin that adds custom items with abilities to the game

8/27/2024

adventureequipmentmagicpaperspigot

4,628 downloads

RDQ

3/30/2026

economygame-mechanicsutilitybukkitfoliapaper

4,625 downloads

DatapackLoader

DatapackLoader automatically adds datapacks to your Minecraft server! This plugin can be used to install datapacks and quicken datapack development.

7/28/2024

utilityworldgenfoliapaperpurpur

4,624 downloads

AntiXrayOP

High-performance anti-xray for Paper: obfuscation, fake ores, recent history, and auto-escalation.

5/5/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

4,621 downloads

ServerVariables

Create your own player (and server) variables and manage their values using commands!

6/20/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitypaperpurpurspigot

4,621 downloads

Playtime Velocity

Track and view player playtime with Playtime Tracker for Velocity.

5/10/2025

managementsocialstoragevelocity

4,609 downloads

DonutTPA

A plugin to replicate the DonutSMP TPA system.

4/6/2026

game-mechanicstechnologybukkitpaperpurpur

4,599 downloads

Skin Shuffle Bridge

Paper/Spigot plugin which allows clients with the "Skin Shuffle" mod to hot-refresh skins without the need to rejoin the server.

7/12/2024

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperspigot

4,597 downloads

EasyArmorStands

Armor stand and display entity editor

6/30/2026

decorationutilitybukkitpaperspigot

4,595 downloads

LimboAuth Social Addon

Now it is possible to link your social networks to your Minecraft account!

A plugin to open double doors at once when a player clicks one of them

6/1/2024

game-mechanicsoptimizationutilitypaperpurpur

4,554 downloads

CoinFlipZ

A casino plugin featuring coin flip and roulette games.

6/16/2026

economygame-mechanicsminigamebukkitfoliapaper

4,530 downloads

EzCobwebs

This plugin adds a crafting recipes for cobwebs

8/3/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperspigot

4,515 downloads

DeathBan

A very simple Minecraft plugin which bans the player when he dies.

1/21/2026

managementminigameutilitybukkitfoliapaper

4,513 downloads

Minetorio

Minetorio is a factorio inspired plugin which is all about automation! With this plugin you can automate crafting, farming, mining, smelting, make chest sorters and so much more. There is over 40+ devices that can perform various tasks for automation!

6/9/2026

economygame-mechanicstechnologybukkitpaperpurpur

4,503 downloads

QuickSortX

A Chest sorting plugin

6/16/2026

managementstorageutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

4,500 downloads

Hide Plugins

A simple plugin to stop people from being able to see your plugins!

1/11/2026

managementfoliapaperpurpur

4,493 downloads

AuroraQuests

A versatile, GUI-based quest plugin featuring customizable quest pools, leaderboards, leveling, and extensive plugin integrations.

11/9/2025

adventureeconomygame-mechanicsfoliapaperpurpur

4,488 downloads

Simple Back

Basic customizable /back plugin

5/18/2025

managementtransportationutilitypaperpurpur

4,470 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.