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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Amend

A plugin that auto updates paper or purpur to the newest version based on the Minecraft version.

5/8/2026

managementoptimizationutilitypaperpurpur

2,666 downloads

LightAuth

A lightweight and secure account registration and login system for your Minecraft server.

6/20/2026

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

2,666 downloads

OPItems

Adds many new items to the game - from OPItems to utilities

4/28/2026

equipmentgame-mechanicsmagicpaperpurpur

2,665 downloads

SimpleStaffChat

A staffchat plugin for Proxies and Backend servers.

7/16/2024

socialbungeecordfoliapaper

2,657 downloads

More useful Dragon Egg

Makes Dragon egg useful.

9/25/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsmagicbukkitdatapackfabric

2,656 downloads

XRayHunter

Hunt X-Rayers using CoreProtect

12/23/2024

utilitypaperspigot

2,650 downloads

Armourer's Workshop Plugin

Cosmetic weapon and armour skins the plugin.

Because Trial Chambers deserve better than being a "one and done" dungeon.

6/30/2026

adventuregame-mechanicsmanagementfoliapaperpurpur

2,644 downloads

LuaLink

LuaLink is a plugin that provides a Lua scripting runtime for Paper-based Minecraft servers. It serves as an alternative to Skript however can do just about anything a typical Java plugin can do.

3/14/2026

managementtechnologyutilitypaperpurpur

2,641 downloads

Infinite Parkour

Automatically generating, infinitely long parkour plugin.

1/17/2025

minigamepaperpurpurspigot

2,641 downloads

AutoMessage Rotator Lite

A simple and lightweight plugin that allows automatic rotation of chat messages with per-world intervals and PlaceholderAPI support.

9/25/2025

managementsocialpaper

2,638 downloads

Automatic-Crafting-Table

You can use a crafting table in a hopper system to automatically craft items. Use shift and left click on the crafting table to configure the settings.

11/11/2023

managementoptimizationstoragebukkitpaperspigot

2,638 downloads

VelocityPlayerListQuery

A Velocity plugin that shows current players in the server list.

10/27/2024

optimizationsocialvelocity

2,638 downloads

VoiceServer

VoiceServer plugin for managing Simple Voice Chat groups with commands to list, add, remove players, and delete groups.

6/27/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

2,634 downloads

Quizy Combat Log

QuizyCombatLog: A powerful yet lightweight combat logging solution that prevents unfair PvP disconnects. Features multi-combat tracking, customizable timers, inventory protection, and sleek action bar displays to enhance your server's PvP experience.

4/25/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

2,633 downloads

[SimplePetsAddon] Vault Addon

Hooks into the Vault plugin to allow pets to be purchased via in-game currency

4/29/2023

economygame-mechanicsmobsbukkitpaperspigot

2,629 downloads

EnchantLimitRemover

a plugin that use for enchanting tool bypass the minecraft limit.

12/3/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsutilitypaper

2,625 downloads

Simple AFK

SimpleAFK is a lightweight plugin that marks players as AFK after inactivity, updates the TabList, and supports a manual /afk toggle.

3/31/2026

game-mechanicssocialutilitybukkitfoliapaper

2,624 downloads

No Enderman Griefing

Stops enderman from picking up blocks

8/10/2024

game-mechanicsmobsbukkitpaperpurpur

2,623 downloads

Combination

Allows you to combine slabs and stairs back into blocks

3/15/2026

economygame-mechanicsbukkitdatapackfabric

2,620 downloads

GriefPrevention3D

A fork of GriefPrevention that adds 3D subdivisions

6/29/2026

managementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

2,619 downloads

Vanilla Sword Blocking

A simple mod/plugin/datapack that brings back sword blocking to reduce taken damage, just like in 1.8! (only required on server!)

3/25/2025

equipmentbukkitdatapackfabric

2,619 downloads

Cocoon

A Plugin & Mod Runtime Library

1/20/2025

librarybukkitfabricforge

2,619 downloads

MaceCooldown

This is a plugin that adds a cooldown to the mace

9/22/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitypaperpurpur

2,617 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.