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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ResourcePack

This is a handy plugin for Minecraft that allows server admins to easily manage resource packs using the “/rp” command.

1/16/2026

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,622 downloads

Pl3xMarkers

A massive collection of markers for Pl3xMap. Including support for mods like Shopkeepers and Open Parties & Claims

6/29/2026

adventuredecorationutilityfabricfoliapaper

1,622 downloads

ChunkEntityLimiter

This system boosts performance by automatically capping entities/items in loaded chunks and player-adjacent areas

4/18/2026

managementoptimizationutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,620 downloads

EconomyShopBuyAddon

An addon plugin that adds a "/buy" command to purchase items directly from your existing shop plugin e.g. EconomyShopGui.

11/28/2025

adventureeconomybukkitfoliapaper

1,620 downloads

Connection Guard

Connection Guard is the best free Anti VPN and Geo Blocker.

8/28/2025

managementoptimizationtechnologybukkitbungeecordfolia

1,620 downloads

Anti Item Explosions

Allows specific items to be invulnerable to explosion damage.

6/27/2023

game-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,620 downloads

PackStacker

A simple resource pack management plugin.

8/2/2024

managementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,618 downloads

funcy's Speedrun Timer

A plugin that lets you and your friends speedrun with a timer displayed above or below your screen!

6/11/2026

adventureminigamesocialbukkitfoliapaper

1,617 downloads

TPSTabPlugin

this plugin adds to the tab: ping, tps and mspt.

7/4/2024

managementutilitypaper

1,617 downloads

S-Economy

Just a simple and lightweight economy system.

5/30/2026

economymanagementutilitypaperpurpur

1,615 downloads

ChatTranslator

A auto-message translator for mc players

6/16/2026

game-mechanicssocialutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,615 downloads

BetterBounty

Simple but effective bounty plugin. Exact replica of DonutSMP's bounty system!

12/16/2025

adventureeconomyequipmentfoliapaperpurpur

1,612 downloads

CrystalPVPDisabler

Disables end crystal and respawn anchor damage to players while preserving all other functionality.

9/9/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementpaperspigot

1,609 downloads

Herobrine Return

HerobrineReturn is the most faithful plugin to the original Herobrine myth. No corrupted signs. chests and no chat messages. Just pure, unsettling presence.

Replace players who log out during combat with an NPC to be killed instead.

12/5/2025

adventureequipmentgame-mechanicsfoliapaperpurpur

1,605 downloads

DeadChest

A polished death chest plugin with timed loot phases, rich customization, and in-game admin controls.

4/10/2026

game-mechanicsstorageutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,604 downloads

Timberella

Tree capitator / cutting / felling, leaves decay and replanting abilities. Completely configurable.

Stop Lunge spamming with per-level cooldowns.

5/9/2026

equipmentgame-mechanicstransportationpaper

1,599 downloads

SpawnerSilkTouch

Break spawner with silk-touch item to get it!

9/14/2024

adventureeconomygame-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

1,597 downloads

MythicDungeons

Procedural party dungeons with queue visibility, run previews, persistent player profiles, bosses, loot, and weekly leaderboard progression.

5/5/2026

adventuregame-mechanicsmultiplayerbukkitfoliapaper

1,595 downloads

ClanForge

Complete clan ecosystem with storage, economy, rankings and cross-server synchronization

6/14/2025

adventureequipmentmobsbukkitpaperpurpur

1,594 downloads

CraftFlowers

Easy create custom flowers with easy-to-use GUI.

1/11/2025

decorationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,594 downloads

Spyg-ChestShop

A lightweight Minecraft plugin for creating player-driven item shops with ease. Highly configurable

1/7/2026

economygame-mechanicssocialpaperpurpur

1,591 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.