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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adventure cursed decoration economy equipment food game-mechanics library magic management minigame mobs multiplayer optimization quests roleplay social storage technology transportation

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ProtocolExtension

Adds more packets to extend server possibilities!

6/14/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilityfabricpaper

1,297 downloads

WorldEditSelectionVisualizer

Visualize your WorldEdit selection and clipboard with particles, supporting cuboid, sphere, polygon and more... no client mod required to view the selection.

5/30/2026

managementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,297 downloads

Sparkle

An all-around framework, written in Kotlin, for plugins running on paper servers (and above).

11/3/2022

librarymanagementtechnologypaperpurpur

1,296 downloads

Limited Offline Mode

Allows specific usernames to join in offline mode while server is in online mode

11/23/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementbungeecordvelocity

1,295 downloads

MOTDChanger

A plugin that changes your MOTD either randomly, or set

6/16/2026

managementoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,295 downloads

SleepNotify

Messages about sleep for a better multiplayer experience.

6/3/2024

economysocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,295 downloads

Anti-Admin

"AntiAdmin" is a Minecraft plugin made to publicize admin abuse.

1/1/2024

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperspigot

1,295 downloads

Mod Observer Plugin

Plugin that lets the server manage mods used by the players.

10/2/2025

managementsocialutilitypaperpurpurspigot

1,291 downloads

Vehicles Crafting

Adds a customizable way to craft vehicles for the Vehicles Spigot plugin

7/4/2024

game-mechanicstransportationutilitypaperpurpurspigot

1,291 downloads

Command Blocker

A light-weight plugin to block commands and keep your other plugins hidden from non-operators 👀

7/13/2024

utilitybukkitpaperspigot

1,286 downloads

Click Auth

A simple offline authentication plugin that actually works.

7/21/2025

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,285 downloads

TeamChat

A plugin that provides a separate chat for the server team.

9/7/2025

managementsocialutilitybukkitbungeecordfolia

1,284 downloads

HostBenchmark

HostBenchmark helps you find out whether a host is actually good for Minecraft. Use it to compare: - a VPS against a game host - a new dedicated server against your old one - different hosting providers - different plans from the same provider

6/13/2026

optimizationbukkitpaperpurpur

1,283 downloads

EssentialsX XMPP

The legacy XMPP integration module for EssentialsX. (requires main module)

5/31/2026

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperspigot

1,277 downloads

CustomCommands

A velocity plugin to create custom commands

3/24/2025

managementutilityvelocity

1,276 downloads

truePortals

Managing the availability of nether and end portals

10/2/2025

game-mechanicsutilitypaperpurpurspigot

1,275 downloads

ClanAscend

ClanAscend is a Minecraft clans plugin that lets players create and manage clans, invite members, and track basic progression like power and levels.

6/30/2026

economygame-mechanicssocialbukkitpaperpurpur

1,273 downloads

AdvancedBanX - Mute Preventions Addon

Prevents various ways of communicating to other players in-game when muted. Addon for AdvancedBanX.

6/10/2024

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperspigot

1,273 downloads

Anti Illegals

Removes illegal items Illegal Enchants Invalid NBT Unbreakables Illegal items

2/25/2024

game-mechanicsoptimizationstoragebukkitpaperpurpur

1,272 downloads

Better Commands

It's in the name This is just better vanilla commands

12/30/2023

game-mechanicsoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

1,272 downloads

CollisionDisabler

Safety disable collisions between players . Simple but reliable.

7/1/2025

game-mechanicsminigameutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,270 downloads

CreativeUtilities

Collection of a lot of tiny features that help with building

6/21/2026

decorationmagicutilityfoliapaper

1,269 downloads

PhantomWorlds

A powerful, lightweight & reliable world manager plugin.

7/27/2025

managementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

1,268 downloads

CommandBlockerPro

Highly Configurable Command and Tab Completion Blocking Plugin

6/11/2026

managementbukkitfoliapaper

1,268 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.