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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SpeedRun+

A plugin for Minecraft (1.16.1) servers: Speedruns in classic singleplayer, co-op and battles (1v1) on a multiplayer server with isolated, temporary worlds. Automatic world management, timers, AFK detection and more.

1/31/2026

minigamebukkitpaperspigot

140 downloads

NoAdminLogs

Prevents console-logging for requiring-administrative-permissions commands

11/3/2024

cursedmanagementoptimizationbukkitpaperpurpur

140 downloads

Balenced Knockback

a plugin that balances knockback to make the game more balanced for pvp.

3/30/2023

game-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

140 downloads

Combatlog V1

Combatlog System for your Server!

10/2/2025

worldgenbukkitpaperpurpur

140 downloads

Quickchat

Modern chat plugin with formats, placeholders, private messages, colors, and full customization.

2/11/2026

managementsocialutilitybukkitfoliapaper

140 downloads

Magic Bucket

Make your life better with help of Magic Bucket! Magic bucket allows you to infinetly place water wherever you want!

4/4/2024

equipmentgame-mechanicsmagicbukkitpaperpurpur

140 downloads

BlockMessage

Management tools used during proxy server maintenance, etc.

10/30/2025

managementoptimizationsocialbukkitbungeecordpaper

140 downloads

SpawnMaster

SpawnMaster — lets admins set a global spawn point and players teleport to it using simple commands.

10/29/2025

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

140 downloads

xHeadTurns

xHeadTurns is a lightweight and powerful plugin that lets you bring your server to life with floating, interactive heads. Place decorative heads anywhere in your world that, when clicked by a player, can execute a list of fully customizable commands.

2/15/2026

game-mechanicsminigameutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

139 downloads

Smart Afk

A simple plugin that automatically gives players Afk status.

6/9/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

139 downloads

LifeEconomy-Shop

A LifeEconomy add-on! This adds shop support.

11/3/2025

economygame-mechanicsutilitybukkitfoliapaper

139 downloads

EasyConvert

You can convert between Copper_Ingots, Gold_Ingots, Iron_Ingots, Emeralds and Diamonds with realistic convertion rates.

4/15/2024

economymanagementoptimizationbukkit

139 downloads

Auto Shutdown

A plugin that automaticly shuts down your server if it's left empty. (Similar to what some server hosts do)

4/14/2025

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

139 downloads

SkyDrops

A custom airdrops for your Minecraft server!

9/28/2025

game-mechanicsminigameutilitybukkitpaperspigot

139 downloads

Linked Inventories

Links all players' inventories together - everyone shares the same items in real-time.

9/30/2025

game-mechanicsminigamesocialbukkitpaperspigot

139 downloads

Stellar Homes

A perfect home gui-based plugin for medium sized servers!

10/4/2025

game-mechanicstechnologytransportationbukkitpaperpurpur

139 downloads

Touch Grass Reminder Plugin

Remind your players to touch some grass!

1/13/2024

utilitybukkitpaperspigot

managementutilitybukkitbungeecordpaper

139 downloads

MasterFreeze

Freeze a player on the spot

11/11/2025

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperspigot

139 downloads

AdminGUI

A plugin that adds an admin gui, in the gui there is the name and head of every player in the server and when you click on someone, you can ban him, kick him, explode him, smite him, heal him, make him teleport to u and even toggle gamemodes!

11/30/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

138 downloads

Golden Heads

Golden Heads plugin that complies with the mctiers.com UHC testing guidelines

12/2/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsminigamebukkitpaper

138 downloads

KnightHomes

KnightHomes is a simple and modern home system plugin for survival servers. Set, manage, and teleport to multiple homes using an intuitive GUI and sounds.

2/5/2026

managementtransportationutilitybukkitpaperspigot

138 downloads

BowPearl

Adds a fun little bow that teleports you on hit of ground

12/9/2025

magicminigametechnologybukkitpaperpurpur

138 downloads

Auto Cleaner

This is a Simple Plugin that cleans items on the ground from the server every x amounts of minutes

8/16/2025

managementoptimizationutilitybukkit

138 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.