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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SimpleCustomItems

This plugin allows you to easily create and manage custom items.

5/30/2026

managementoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,998 downloads

UPnP

This simple plugin allows your server to automatically open network ports on supported routers using UPnP.

1/3/2026

managementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,997 downloads

ItsMyConfig

A plugin that facilitates the work of configurators and adds functionalities to customize each message.

5/9/2026

technologybukkitfoliapaper

1,997 downloads

AutoViaUpdater

Automatically update all Vias -> ViaVersion, ViaBackwards, ViaRewind, ViaRewind-Legacy!

1/22/2026

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitbungeecordfolia

1,995 downloads

Simple PvP Train Bot

Perfect for Crystal PvP Server's! With command /train

4/24/2025

equipmentmobsutilitypaper

1,995 downloads

ForgeLegalizer

Fixes Forge player reach for 1.18.2 -> 1.19.4.

12/22/2023

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybungeecordforgepaper

1,995 downloads

Tip4serv Donation Webstore

Monetize your server and get donation with Tip4serv's customizable webstore for selling items and ranks. Seamlessly accept over 25 of the world's most popular payment methods. Benefit from DDoS protection and a host of complimentary features.

6/18/2026

economymanagementutilitybukkitbungeecordfabric

1,994 downloads

Better Ban

BetterBan is a Minecraft plugin that enhances server moderation with advanced banning features and easy-to-use commands.

6/23/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,991 downloads

CustomSprays

Spray your memes on the walls !

5/22/2026

decorationminigamesocialbukkitpaperpurpur

1,986 downloads

TitaniumSecurity

Minecraft Login Security Plugin

3/28/2025

managementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

1,971 downloads

Clickable Links

liberate your server from the anti-link-clicking bourgeois. paper plugin to restore chat message link clickability on 1.19.1+

10/20/2022

game-mechanicsutilitypaper

1,971 downloads

TunnelCraft

TunnelCraft enables seamless Minecraft server connections without requiring a public IP address.

5/28/2026

managementbukkitfabricneoforge

1,962 downloads

Offlinetp

Teleport to player's last logout location instantly.

9/27/2024

managementtransportationutilitypaperpurpurspigot

1,961 downloads

Altar SMP

Craft items through Custom Altars

2/10/2026

equipmentmagicbukkitfoliapaper

1,960 downloads

ItemCap

A plugin to make rare and limited items have more life!!

4/25/2026

economyequipmentgame-mechanicsbukkitfoliapaper

1,960 downloads

Coordinator

Highly customizible compass hud element based on a bossbar!

9/15/2024

utilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,960 downloads

TheBrewingProject

Custom beverage crafting, with large customizability on the drinking effects.

6/21/2026

foodgame-mechanicssocialpaperpurpur

adventuredecorationmobsbukkitfoliapaper

1,958 downloads

AutoPickup

Automatically pickup blocks that you mine! If a block drops XP you get that too!

3/31/2026

game-mechanicsstorageutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,956 downloads

Compact Diamonds

No need to carry too many shulkers because you happen to be too rich. Just pack them together into a Compact Block of Diamond.

5/17/2026

economystoragetransportationdatapackfabricforge

1,956 downloads

Koth Wars - King of The Hil

An advanced KOTH plugin with clan support, customizable rewards, and dynamic bossbar/actionbar displ

5/4/2026

minigamebukkitpaperpurpur

1,951 downloads

NxAFKZone

Create AFK zones that reward players automatically while standing inside.

Easy and Advanced Ban, Mute System GUI Support

3/10/2026

game-mechanicstechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,947 downloads

EZColors

A free translatable Chat Color plugin with a gui. Including 18 total colors (& Hex for 1.16+).

10/3/2024

socialutilitypaperpurpurspigot

1,945 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.