Minecraft Plugin
PacketEvents by retrooper
PacketEvents is a protocol library tailored to Minecraft Java Edition, designed to facilitate the processing and transmission of packets.
Downloads: 696392 · Followers: 360 · updated 1 month ago · Latest: 378RBjPw
About PacketEvents
PacketEvents is a Minecraft plugin published on Modrinth by retrooper. PacketEvents is a protocol library tailored to Minecraft Java Edition, designed to facilitate the processing and transmission of packets.
On the technical side, PacketEvents ships for Bukkit, BungeeCord, Fabric, Folia and 6 more platforms. The project author did not specify a client/server environment on Modrinth.
PacketEvents maintains compatibility with 75 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.10 up to Minecraft 26.2. 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, PacketEvents is categorized as Library, Technology, 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: PacketEvents has been downloaded 696.4k times on Modrinth and was updated 1 month ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that retrooper is actively maintaining PacketEvents.
Compatibility & requirements
Environment: Environment unspecified — The project author did not specify a client/server environment on Modrinth.
Loaders / platforms: Bukkit, BungeeCord, Fabric, Folia, Paper, Purpur, Spigot, Sponge, Velocity, Waterfall
Supported Minecraft versions (75): 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.9.4, 1.9.3, 1.9.2, 1.9.1, 1.9, 1.8.9, 1.8.8, 1.8.7, 1.8.6, 1.8.5, 1.8.4, 1.8.3, 1.8.2, 1.8.1, 1.8, 1.7.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.19, 1.18.2, 1.18.1, 1.18, 1.17.1, 1.17, 1.16.5, 1.16.4, 1.16.3, 1.16.2, 1.16.1, 1.16, 1.15.2, 1.15.1, 1.15, 1.14.4, 1.14.3, 1.14.2, 1.14.1, 1.14, 1.13.2, 1.13.1, 1.13, 1.12.2, 1.12.1, 1.12, 1.11.2, 1.11.1, 1.11, 1.10.2, 1.10.1, 1.10
Categories: Library, Technology, Utility
How to install PacketEvents
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
- Place the .jar into your server's plugins folder. Restart the server and run
/pluginsto verify. - Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check PacketEvents appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about PacketEvents
Which Minecraft versions does PacketEvents support?
PacketEvents lists support for 75 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.10. 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 PacketEvents?
PacketEvents publishes files for Bukkit, BungeeCord, Fabric, Folia, and 6 more. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping PacketEvents into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does PacketEvents need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
PacketEvents does not specify a client/server requirement on Modrinth. Assume you should install it on whichever side you want to use the feature on.
Who created PacketEvents?
PacketEvents is published on Modrinth by retrooper. The project was first published 1071 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and retrooper's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is PacketEvents still being updated?
Yes — PacketEvents was updated 1 month ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from retrooper generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is PacketEvents safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that retrooper uploads for PacketEvents. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading PacketEvents 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 PacketEvents?
PacketEvents has been downloaded 696,392 times (696.4k) on Modrinth and has 360 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft plugin.
What license does PacketEvents use?
PacketEvents is distributed under the GPL-3.0 — copyleft open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling PacketEvents into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
PacketEvents 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 retrooper 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: PacketEvents was updated 1 month ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit retrooper's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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