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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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

True Darkness

Deals damage if the player is in a poorly lit area or in complete darkness

2/18/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementtechnologybukkitpurpurspigot

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

BetterDonutTools

The most stable plugin that provides exact replicas of the Amethyst items found on the DonutSMP server.

Discord for Minecraft 1.5.2!

SeasonsAndHolidays Plugin Applies real-time seasonal effects and holiday-themed events based on the actual calendar, including snow in winter, falling leaves in autumn, and festive mobs during Halloween, Christmas, and Easter.

6/2/2025

game-mechanicsworldgenbukkit

138 downloads

LeavesDisappear

When you chop trees, leaves dynamically disappear.

7/20/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsmagicbukkitpaperpurpur

137 downloads

Whitelist

This plugin adds a custom, permission-based whitelist to your server!

Simple web server for minecraft

8/11/2025

utilitybukkitpaperpurpur

137 downloads

BetterBounties

A Free-To-Use Clean Bounties plugin for your minecraft server.

Flexible & Upgradeable Player Storage | 1.21+

8/26/2025

economymanagementstoragebukkitpaperpurpur

137 downloads

JoltingTrims

Your stylish way of selecting a new cool trim for your armor!

12/8/2024

decorationequipmentgame-mechanicsbukkitpaper

137 downloads

reLorename

Adds simple /rename and /relore commands

2/27/2025

game-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperspigot

137 downloads

AntiCopy

Blocking copying maps and smithing templates

1/25/2025

game-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

137 downloads

RefillAnyWaterPlugin

Allows players to refill glass bottles from any water block, not just sources.

3/30/2025

game-mechanicsbukkitpaperspigot

136 downloads

Milkomatic

Automated milk production from cow and goat

3/13/2025

game-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

136 downloads

GodAmour

🛡️ God Armour Plugin – Description God Armour is a powerful and highly customizable Minecraft plugin that introduces legendary, overpowered armor sets with special abilities, unique effects, and advanced protection. Designed for SMP, RPG, PvP, and custom

1/29/2026

adventuregame-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

136 downloads

PluginHider

This Plugin can hide your /plugins.

1/2/2026

managementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

136 downloads

SafeChest

Never lose your items again! SafeChest automatically saves your inventory in a protected chest when you die. Teleport or fetch it back with simple commands.

9/19/2025

game-mechanicsstorageutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

136 downloads

NoSpectatorsChunks

Prevents players in Spectate mode from generating chunks

11/3/2024

cursedoptimizationworldgenbukkitpaperpurpur

135 downloads

TPA FisFis

Revolutionize your server's TPA with a sleek, configurable GUI management system. Supports MC 1.8-1.21+.

9/10/2025

game-mechanicssocialtechnologybukkitpaperpurpur

135 downloads

EzCountdown

Run flash sales, timed events, and launches with stunning countdowns - ActionBar, BossBar, Titles & Placeholders!

2/11/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

135 downloads

Respawny

Simple plugin to better control how player respawn mechanic works on your server

6/21/2023

utilitybukkit

134 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.