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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ItemCooldowns

Allows you to easily set a cooldown for any item!

5/8/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsutilitypaperpurpur

1,885 downloads

Roadside Shops

Dive deeper into the seller's side with Roadside shops! With newspaper sponsor system.

5/8/2026

economygame-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

1,878 downloads

InstaSmeltX

A plugin that allows furnaces to instantly smelt

6/16/2026

game-mechanicsoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,876 downloads

Custom-Death-messages

Add a personal touch to your server's kill messages with Custom Kill Messages!

2/14/2024

decorationgame-mechanicsmanagementbukkitpaperpurpur

1,876 downloads

Endless Skills

A Simple Skill Points Plugin

5/17/2025

adventureequipmentgame-mechanicsbukkitpaperspigot

1,874 downloads

DragonEggBuffs

Adds special abilities and buffs to the dragon egg holder

3/25/2026

game-mechanicsmagicutilitypaperpurpurspigot

1,870 downloads

VanishIUM

A powerful vanish plugin with animations, GUI, vanish levels, and fake/silent join for modern servers.

6/28/2026

cursedmanagementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,870 downloads

Sit And Skull

a papermc/spigot plugin that allows you to sit anyware, and a player skull place's at player's death location

1/6/2025

adventuredecorationbukkitpaperspigot

1,870 downloads

XP Multiplier

Players with a permission node will get a multiplier bonus on any XP they pick up. You can customize it via config file.

6/21/2023

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,870 downloads

MapEngine Media Extension

FFmpeg Media Extension library for MapEngine

2/11/2025

libraryutilitypaperpurpur

1,869 downloads

HeadsChat

Use the brand new "Object" chat feature of Minecraft 1.21.9 to add chat heads to player's messages!

3/15/2026

decorationgame-mechanicssocialfoliapaperpurpur

1,868 downloads

NoBedExplosions

Control bed and respawn anchor functionality across all of your worlds, such as allowing sleep in the nether or the end!

5/28/2026

game-mechanicsfoliapaper

1,868 downloads

BetterAFK

A simple stylistic AFK plugin with holograms which is fully customisable with PlaceholderAPI support

3/5/2025

decorationmanagementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,867 downloads

ChatControl

The ultimate chat filtering and formatting plugin. Program your own rules!

Adds Custom funny death messages when player Dies! Make game extra fun

10/2/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsmagicbukkitpaperspigot

1,861 downloads

BetterTimber

Just a simple lumberjack plugin that allows players to chop down an entire tree with just breaking one log, if they have a special axe - completely customizable

3/10/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsoptimizationbukkitpaperpurpur

1,860 downloads

VirtualPlayers

A Minecraft plugin for Paper servers that allows you to create virtual/fake players for easy debugging of plugins through console or in-game.

12/29/2024

librarymanagementutilitypaper

1,847 downloads

Bingo Reloaded

The Definitive Bingo Plugin for modern Minecraft. Maximum customizability, 4 different gamemodes, customizable kits, cards, teams, and a ton of other features.

2/6/2026

adventureequipmentminigamebukkitpaperpurpur

1,846 downloads

Farlands V2

Teleport to the Farlands with /farlands and explore a world where terrain breaks reality. 1,000 blocks out, chaos intensifies with warped landscapes and custom ore generation—perfect for daring adventurers and wild SMP events.

9/9/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsworldgenbukkitpaperpurpur

1,844 downloads

Rotten Flesh 2 Leather

Provides a way to craft, smelt, cook, or blast your unwanted rotten flesh into leather for Spigot

4/14/2026

game-mechanicsmobsutilityfoliapaperspigot

1,842 downloads

EzManHunt

An Easy To Use Dreams ManHunt Plugin

Random Teleport Plugin, with all the features you need.

11/21/2025

adventuregame-mechanicstransportationbukkitpaperpurpur

1,838 downloads

ZombieApocalypseSSS

ZombieApocalypseSSS is a comprehensive Minecraft plugin that transforms your server into a thrilling zombie survival apocalypse. Featuring advanced zombie AI, evolving variants, player infection mechanics, psychological horror elements, and dynamic events

5/31/2026

mobsbukkitpaperpurpur

1,837 downloads

AntiAFKPlus

Smart and configurable AFK management for your server!

4/5/2026

game-mechanicsutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,837 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.