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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More Rules

More rules is a plugin and mod that provides extra GameRules to allow fine-tuning of features on your server, while keeping it as vanilla as possible!

10/17/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybabricbta-babricbukkit

1,432 downloads

Dragon Wings

Plugin | Ender Dragon will drop an Elytra when defeated. Now with configurable drop placement!

5/1/2026

game-mechanicsmobsutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,431 downloads

SetSpawn

A simple set spawn plugin, easy to use

10/30/2024

game-mechanicsmanagementtransportationbukkitpaperspigot

1,430 downloads

pv-addon-nickname

Plasmo Voice nickname addon. One universal jar - tested on Paper/Folia/Fabric/Forge/NeoForge/Velocity/Arclight (MC 1.20.1 to 26.1.2). PlaceholderAPI / PB4 supported.

6/15/2026

game-mechanicssocialutilitybukkitbungeecordfabric

1,430 downloads

IOSync

Synchronize the player data across multiple servers in a network

4/19/2026

managementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

1,429 downloads

Orbis

A modern, multi-platform region protection plugin.

5/7/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilityfabricneoforgepaper

1,424 downloads

Invisible Kills

This project makes kills in chat, advancements, and messages appear as random enchantment table text if the player is invisible.

A lightweight and customizable Minecraft plugin to share server links, social media, and custom commands in style — fully configurable with permissions and colorful messages.

A modern, lightweight Paper duels plugin designed for competitive PvP, featuring queues, kits, arenas, statistics, and clean GUI menus. Optimized for Paper 1.21+, with a modular architecture that is easy to maintain and extend.

5/16/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementminigamepaper

1,421 downloads

ClearrChatZ

A simple chat clearing plugin that allows admins to clear innapropriate chats

6/16/2026

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperspigot

1,420 downloads

Simple Bucket Mobs

Scoop up whatever mob you want in a bucket!

7/22/2025

game-mechanicsmobsutilitypaperpurpur

1,419 downloads

denizen-reflect

Adds direct Java support to Denizen scripts.

6/22/2026

managementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,418 downloads

BetterAnticheat

An auxiliary anticheat designed with stability as its focus.

8/12/2025

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitfoliaforge

1,417 downloads

TeleportTo

A simple plugin for teleporting to friends on an SMP.

11/10/2025

socialtransportationutilitybukkitpaperspigot

1,416 downloads

Orbital strike cannon

This plugins is simple and adds 2 commands /strike /orbital to summon orbital cannon strikes or nukes /orbital still in beta!

8/1/2025

cursedgame-mechanicsmanagementpaperpurpurspigot

1,415 downloads

LightUp

Conveniently light up your surroundings!

11/1/2025

managementutilitypaperpurpurspigot

1,414 downloads

FPC

Core plugin for FG Craft plugins

12/4/2022

librarytechnologyutilitypaper

1,414 downloads

ViaSponge

ViaVersion loader for Sponge

A Paper plugin for custom item textures that aims to replace CIT Resewn.

4/3/2026

decorationsocialutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,411 downloads

ActionSpeed

A simple speedometer plugin for modern Minecraft that displays your speed in your Actionbar.

10/9/2025

utilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,411 downloads

FarmingPlus

FarmingPlus is a plugin that allows players to experience new mechanics in farming. It includes new enchantments, with their own enchanting GUI, rewards for farming, and more.

2/17/2026

equipmentgame-mechanicsutilitybukkitbungeecordpaper

1,410 downloads

exaroton

A proxy plugin designed to use exaroton servers in your proxy network.

1/16/2026

utilitybungeecordfoliapaper

1,410 downloads

Hug & Marry

Adds hugging, marriage, and relationship mechanics to Minecraft servers.

6/21/2026

game-mechanicssocialfabricpaper

1,410 downloads

OperatorLevel

Allow players to use F3+F4 and similar client features without giving them OP permissions.

5/23/2026

utilityfoliapaperpurpur

1,410 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.