Minecraft Plugin

EssentialsX Chat by mdcfe

The chat formatting module for EssentialsX. (requires main module)

Downloads: 169610 · Followers: 101 · updated 2 months ago · Latest: 2k7YvKOk

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About EssentialsX Chat

EssentialsX Chat is a Minecraft plugin published on Modrinth by mdcfe. The chat formatting module for EssentialsX. (requires main module)

On the technical side, EssentialsX Chat ships for Bukkit, Paper, Spigot. Installs on the Minecraft server. Vanilla clients can connect without extra files.

EssentialsX Chat maintains compatibility with 20 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.10.2 up to Minecraft 26.1.2. Always download the file that matches your Minecraft version, and re-check the version dropdown after any Mojang release to avoid crash-on-launch bugs.

Content-wise, EssentialsX Chat is categorized as Management, Social, and Utility. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft plugin category so you can pair it with other plugins from the same tag on this site.

Popularity: EssentialsX Chat has been downloaded 169.6k times on Modrinth and was updated 2 months ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that mdcfe is actively maintaining EssentialsX Chat.

Compatibility & requirements

Environment: Server only — Installs on the Minecraft server. Vanilla clients can connect without extra files.

Loaders / platforms: Bukkit, Paper, Spigot

Supported Minecraft versions (20): 26.1.2, 1.9.4, 1.8.9, 1.8.8, 1.8.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1, 1.16.5, 1.15.2, 1.14.4, 1.13.2, 1.12.2, 1.11.2, 1.10.2

Categories: Management, Social, Utility

How to install EssentialsX Chat

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.1.2.
  2. Place the .jar into your server's plugins folder. Restart the server and run /plugins to verify.
  3. Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check EssentialsX Chat appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about EssentialsX Chat

Which Minecraft versions does EssentialsX Chat support?

EssentialsX Chat lists support for 20 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.1.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.10.2. Always match the version of the file you download to the Minecraft version your world or server is running.

What mod loader or server platform do I need to run EssentialsX Chat?

EssentialsX Chat publishes files for Bukkit, Paper, Spigot. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping EssentialsX Chat into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.

Does EssentialsX Chat need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

EssentialsX Chat is a server-side plugin. Install it on your Minecraft server. Players joining with a vanilla client generally do not need to install anything extra.

Who created EssentialsX Chat?

EssentialsX Chat is published on Modrinth by mdcfe. The project was first published 498 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and mdcfe's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is EssentialsX Chat still being updated?

Yes — EssentialsX Chat was updated 2 months ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from mdcfe generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is EssentialsX Chat safe to download from Modrinth?

Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that mdcfe uploads for EssentialsX Chat. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading EssentialsX Chat directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install plugin files from unknown third-party sites.

How popular is EssentialsX Chat?

EssentialsX Chat has been downloaded 169,610 times (169.6k) on Modrinth and has 101 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft plugin.

What license does EssentialsX Chat use?

EssentialsX Chat is distributed under the GPL-3.0 — copyleft open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling EssentialsX Chat into a modpack.

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Source, safety, and licensing

EssentialsX Chat is indexed by MinecraftBible directly from the official Modrinth REST API. All files are hosted on Modrinth, which virus-scans and moderates every upload from mdcfe before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install plugin files from unknown mirrors.

License: GPL-3.0 — copyleft open source license (GPL-3.0-only).

Freshness signal: EssentialsX Chat was updated 2 months ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

Author profile: Visit mdcfe's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.

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