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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GooseSync

A Plugin to fix all the latency delay issues !

6/2/2026

managementoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,409 downloads

MTProfiles

A simple way to allow players to link their social media to their server profile!

11/2/2024

managementsocialbukkitpaperpurpur

1,409 downloads

OPGuard

OPGuard blocks unauthorized OP access and monitors key commands to secure your Minecraft server.

4/21/2026

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitpaperspigot

1,408 downloads

DeathSpectator (Paper)

Death system that puts you as a spectator!

3/26/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,407 downloads

Trim Abilitys

All the armor trims get custom abilitys enabled with double clicking shift

9/26/2025

game-mechanicsmagicutilitypaper

1,406 downloads

Manhunt Extra

A simple manhunt plugin for Minecraft with Extra features including headstarts and a distance counter for the compass etc

9/13/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsminigamebukkitpaperspigot

1,405 downloads

Simple Dynamic Light

Simple plugin that will add Dynamic Light to your server

2/27/2025

adventureutilitybukkitpaperspigot

1,405 downloads

Titan SMP

A Plugin with Custom Abilities.

4/10/2026

equipmentgame-mechanicsmagicbukkitpaperpurpur

1,401 downloads

LuckPermsGUIPlus

Tired of typing 2kms long commands ? Try this powerful in-game editor !

10/27/2025

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,399 downloads

Dupe

Simple Dupe plugin. It contains a config which you can set the undupables.

4/14/2023

adventureeconomygame-mechanicspaperspigot

1,399 downloads

BasicallyUtilCommands

a serverside mod adding commands useful to mapmakers and others

5/11/2026

managementutilitybukkitbungeecordfabric

1,399 downloads

OreNotifier

Spot X-Ray via Discord alerts. Customize and track multiple blocks + in game notifications!

8/24/2023

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,398 downloads

Vulcan Punishments+

A Vulcan AntiCheat Addon that allows you to have different punishments depending on how many times the player has been punished by Vulcan.

5/23/2026

game-mechanicspaperspigot

1,398 downloads

BasicallyParticleModels

a not very simple serverside fabric mod that can display 3d models as particles

5/4/2026

cursedutilitybukkitbungeecordfabric

1,397 downloads

DeathChest

A plugin that creates a treasure chest when a player dies

3/11/2026

adventuregame-mechanicspaperpurpur

1,391 downloads

No Shield Delay

Remove the server-side delay for shields to make blocking more responsive.

7/18/2025

game-mechanicsoptimizationbukkitpaperpurpur

1,388 downloads

ItemSoulBind

Bind items to individual players or groups for exclusive use and various protections. Use commands or integrate into your kits and quests for seamless game design.

4/19/2026

game-mechanicsutilitypaperpurpurspigot

1,388 downloads

ModernChatInjector

Injects PlaceholderAPI placeholders into EssentialsX Chat and VaultChatFormatter.

3/23/2025

socialutilitybukkitpaperspigot

1,385 downloads

Mace Cooldown

A Plugin that adds a cooldown to the Mace.

12/16/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitypaperpurpurspigot

1,384 downloads

vMessage

vMessage is the best Velocity plugin for synchronizing chat and player events across your entire proxy network. It is designed for server administrators who want seamless, reliable, and configurable message syncing without unnecessary complexity.

5/21/2026

managementsocialutilityvelocity

1,382 downloads

CogWorks

A Spigot Minecraft plugin, which enables you to easily install, & delete plugins from the chat. Alongside editing their configs with the built in file manager!

11/14/2023

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitpaperspigot

1,382 downloads

ZonePractice Pro Duels

Elevate your server with the ultimate high performance Minecraft Modern PvP practice core plugin for playing duels.

6/30/2026

equipmentmagicminigamebukkitpaperpurpur

1,382 downloads

MenuX

Make custom menus with custom shop features and more!

6/16/2026

managementoptimizationtechnologybukkitpaperspigot

1,382 downloads

TimeBlockEraser

A plugin that removes completely entities and blocks placed by players after a cernain amount of time, useful for boxpvp, kitpvp

9/14/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,373 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.