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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XP Vials

Allows players to store XP in a glass bottle

11/4/2025

game-mechanicsmagicstoragebukkitfoliapaper

171 downloads

LanServers

A small plugin that lists the server as a LanServer in the Multiplayer-Menu of Minecraft.

9/14/2025

managementutilitybukkitbungeecordfolia

171 downloads

xMarriage

A wedding plugin for your server.

9/24/2025

minigamesocialutilitybukkitpaperspigot

171 downloads

ItemCheck

Anti-dupe with NBT fingerprinting and packet analysis protection.

10/5/2025

managementoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperspigot

171 downloads

ChargedHeads

Get the player's heads in the most vanilla way - with the help of charged creepers

7/14/2024

game-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

171 downloads

TranquilZone

Create a defense zone

7/18/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsworldgenbukkitpaperpurpur

171 downloads

SimpleFlight

Adds a simple /fly command

A plugin which tells you when you hit someone and for how much

12/9/2025

game-mechanicsmagicutilitybukkitpaperspigot

170 downloads

LamaClearItems

Automatic item cleanup and anti-lag utility plugin

Plugin allows you to gather many unobtainable blocks(like spawners, budding amethyst blocks)

3/15/2025

adventureequipmentgame-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

170 downloads

CleanerX

A filtering plugin that censors offensive language, with options to block links and automatically punish offenders.

2/15/2026

managementsocialutilitybukkitfoliapaper

170 downloads

AttackCreeperGolem

Make iron golems attack creepers!

10/6/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsmobsbukkitpaperpurpur

170 downloads

Disabler mods Feather Client

Feather Client Mod Blocker. Powerful plugin with possibilities!

3/4/2025

game-mechanicslibrarymanagementbukkitpaperpurpur

169 downloads

Fireball Charge

Allows you to throw fireballs like in BedWars.

4/8/2025

utilitybukkitpaperpurpur

169 downloads

YTSpawn

This is a simple plugin to setspawn and go to the spawn. The commands are /setspawn and /spawn.

11/13/2024

managementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

169 downloads

KillerSnow

Yet another plugin that makes snowballs do damage

4/10/2023

game-mechanicsbukkitpaperspigot

169 downloads

XPVault

XPVault is a lightweight plugin that stores players' XP safely across sessions. Supports Minecraft 1.16.5 to 1.21.

10/6/2025

game-mechanicsstorageutilitybukkitpaperspigot

169 downloads

No names

This plugin automatically hides player name tags.

1/9/2026

game-mechanicssocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

169 downloads

Statify

Statify is a very simple, lightweight (no autocomplete), and powerful plugin to create and calculate stats, as well as expressions containing stats. Made by @quantumbagel (https://github.com/quantumbagel)

11/29/2023

managementutilitybukkit

168 downloads

MysticRocket

special infinite-use firework rockets designed for Elytra flight. Craft these glowing, enchanted rockets in four levels using rare materials

4/18/2025

adventuremagictransportationbukkitpaperspigot

168 downloads

DiscStartSMP

fully automated SMP start system with grace periods, PvP control, world-border progression, dimension locking, and full restart-safe scheduling. Perfect for viewer SMPs and seasonal survival launches.

12/7/2025

equipmentmanagementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

168 downloads

AdvancedRanks

A powerful and flexible rank system for Paper servers with prefixes, tablist sorting, and full MiniMessage support.with easy setup with the help of a GUI system

2/14/2026

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

168 downloads

AntiPiglinTrade

Restrict piglin trading (bartering) within designated worlds.

5/5/2024

managementoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperspigot

168 downloads

DBetterModel

Adds interop between BetterModel and Denizen!

12/25/2025

game-mechanicsmobsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

168 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.