Minecraft Plugin

PlaceholderAPI by funnycube

A resource that allows information from your favourite plugins be shown practically anywhere!

Downloads: 250875 · Followers: 264 · updated 1 month ago · Latest: pIvQcXW8

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About PlaceholderAPI

PlaceholderAPI is a Minecraft plugin published on Modrinth by funnycube. A resource that allows information from your favourite plugins be shown practically anywhere!

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

PlaceholderAPI maintains compatibility with 74 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, PlaceholderAPI is categorized as 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: PlaceholderAPI has been downloaded 250.9k times on Modrinth and was updated 1 month ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that funnycube is actively maintaining PlaceholderAPI.

Compatibility & requirements

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

Loaders / platforms: Bukkit, Folia, Paper, Spigot

Supported Minecraft versions (74): 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, 1.21.9, 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: Utility

How to install PlaceholderAPI

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
  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 PlaceholderAPI appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about PlaceholderAPI

Which Minecraft versions does PlaceholderAPI support?

PlaceholderAPI lists support for 74 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 PlaceholderAPI?

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

Does PlaceholderAPI need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

PlaceholderAPI 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 PlaceholderAPI?

PlaceholderAPI is published on Modrinth by funnycube. The project was first published 360 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and funnycube's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is PlaceholderAPI still being updated?

Yes — PlaceholderAPI was updated 1 month ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from funnycube generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is PlaceholderAPI safe to download from Modrinth?

Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that funnycube uploads for PlaceholderAPI. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading PlaceholderAPI 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 PlaceholderAPI?

PlaceholderAPI has been downloaded 250,875 times (250.9k) on Modrinth and has 264 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft plugin.

What license does PlaceholderAPI use?

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

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Source, safety, and licensing

PlaceholderAPI 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 funnycube 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: PlaceholderAPI was updated 1 month ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

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

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