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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Tweaks

An Essentials-like, must have command collection for your minecraft server

4/25/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementtechnologyfoliapaper

3,572 downloads

AuroraLevels

Highly customizable, global player leveling plugin with many integrations.

10/30/2025

adventureeconomygame-mechanicsfoliapaperpurpur

3,570 downloads

Kotlin

This plugin adds the Kotlin libraries to your Minecraft server, enabling proper support for Plugins developed with Kotlin

12/30/2022

librarybukkitpaperpurpur

3,568 downloads

JoinMessage

Custom Join, Quit and First Time Join messages!

2/12/2024

bukkitpaperpurpur

3,561 downloads

Server Shader Gate & Enforcer

Requires players to use a shader on the server (Iris)

10/10/2025

game-mechanicsutilitybukkitbungeecordfabric

3,544 downloads

CommandTimer

Probably the most complete Spigot command scheduling plugin out there

5/13/2026

utilitybukkitfoliapaper

3,537 downloads

Pillar Peril

Open-Source & customizable "Pillars of Fortune"-like game. Spawn on bedrock pillars, get random items, and win!

4/4/2026

game-mechanicsminigamesocialpaperpurpur

3,534 downloads

Git Pack Manager

Allows for auto-updating resource and data packs at runtime from a git repository.

6/23/2026

managementutilityfabricneoforgepaper

3,521 downloads

MagicSpells

MagicSpells is a Paper plugin which gives its users the ability to modify their Minecraft servers by configuring existing features without writing Java code.

1/17/2026

game-mechanicsmagicutilitypaper

3,510 downloads

KinglyBosses

KinglyBosses is a Minecraft plugin for managing custom bosses. It allows summoning powerful bosses, generating custom items, and enabling player spectating. It also offers features like boss lists, spawn zone management, and easy configuration reloading.

3/31/2026

cursedminigamemobsbukkitfoliapaper

3,507 downloads

More Bosses

"More Bosses" is an exhilarating Minecraft plugin that transforms your gameplay with a host of powerful new adversaries, each presenting unique challenges and mechanics.

11/10/2025

adventureeconomymobsbukkitpaperspigot

3,501 downloads

Day Counter

A simple plugin to keep track of the time in Minecraft.

A Paper plugin and Fabric mod to extend the normal server view distance without sacrificing server performance

6/29/2026

managementoptimizationutilitybukkitfabricfolia

3,498 downloads

ValioBungee

Synchronize players data between BungeeCord / Velocity proxies

1/28/2025

librarymanagementutilitybungeecordvelocitywaterfall

3,498 downloads

YVtils MultiMine

Timber and VeinMiner in one Plugin

4/4/2026

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitypaperpurpur

3,497 downloads

ChessCraft

Paper plugin adding in-world chess matches against players and chess engines (CPUs) to Minecraft

Advanced Anti-Xray Protection with Machine Learning And Custom punishment

4/15/2025

managementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

3,478 downloads

ShopShelves

New advanced way of admin shops and playershops. ShopShelves and PlayerShelves

6/16/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementoptimizationbukkitfabricpaper

3,476 downloads

NetherCrystalSpires

Rare crystalline spire structures spawn throughout the Nether containing unique loot and magma cube guardians.

3/17/2026

adventuredecorationworldgenpaper

3,465 downloads

Proxy Essentials

The SimpleCloud Proxy Essentials Plugin enhances your server network with customizable MOTD (Server Info) and Tablist features, offering extensive customization options through simple configuration files. All settings are synchronized across all proxies

4/1/2026

managementutilitybungeecordvelocitywaterfall

3,454 downloads

Mythicblades

My project is about an minecraft plugin that allows players to craft 4 custom blades that have custom abilities ranging from invulnerability to flying tridents around you, The plugin is made for SMP's if someone wants, Its free to use but credit me !

10/28/2024

equipmentmagicutilitypaperpurpur

3,451 downloads

ProtectionBlocks

Quick and easy creation of regions via blocks [1.17-1.21.4 & Folia]

1/22/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

3,433 downloads

FoxOneMace

One mace plugin, that allows you to set limit on how many maces can be crafted.

3/7/2026

equipmentgame-mechanicsutilitypaperpurpur

3,431 downloads

Trend's Manhunt

A unique version of Dream's Manhunt

6/12/2023

adventureminigamebukkitpaperpurpur

3,415 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.