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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ModContainerProtect

A plugin which can protect containers in mods from stealing. Depends on Residence, ProtocolLib and run in Hybird Server(CatServer, Arclight, Mohist).

5/27/2025

optimizationsocialutilitybukkitpaperspigot

124 downloads

MBedWars QuickBuy Modifier

A MBedWars companion plugin that allow server admins to edit the position of the quickbuy button

9/2/2024

managementminigameutilitybukkitfoliapaper

123 downloads

VoidTp-Flubel

A Plugin that prevents player from falling into the void

4/13/2024

managementtechnologyutilitybukkit

123 downloads

DualWieldCombat

DualWieldCombat is a Bukkit/Paper plugin for Minecraft 1.21.4–1.21.5 that enables true dual wielding in PvP by allowing players to attack alternately with their main hand (left-click) and offhand (right-click)

5/24/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsbukkitpaper

123 downloads

Crucial

The simplest way to manage a minecraft server!

9/24/2024

game-mechanicstechnologyutilitybukkit

123 downloads

Status-System

An easy to use Status-System, for Servers with Folia / Paper forks.

1/17/2026

managementsocialtechnologybukkitfoliapaper

123 downloads

eCustomCrafts

A lightweight Bukkit/PaperMC plugin for adding custom crafts using a simple config.yml configuration.

8/8/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

123 downloads

SGLocalTime

Get the day or local time of a user through their IP!

10/26/2025

utilitybukkitpaperpurpur

123 downloads

MagmaIntoLava

Turn Magma into lava by right-clicking!

9/14/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsmagicbukkitpaperpurpur

123 downloads

Alkatraz Magic

Advanced Magic Plugin

SpySimpleBan is a comprehensive Minecraft moderation plugin that provides server administrators with complete punishment management tools

10/17/2025

managementbukkitpaperpurpur

123 downloads

AutoPunish

AutoPunish is an advanced Minecraft punishment plugin that automates warnings, mutes, and bans with a configurable escalation system, web panel, and database support for Spigot/Paper servers.

1/9/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

123 downloads

ProtectorAPI

An API aims to provide a standard protection API.

2/12/2026

librarybukkitfoliapaper

122 downloads

L-duel

A duel plugin where players queue up to duel.

A Minecraft plugin providing portable dynamic lighting and a real offhand item display using invisible Light Blocks and Armor Stands.

1/1/2026

adventuregame-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

122 downloads

PVP Clumps

An experience stacking plugin designed for PVP and SMP servers. Lightweight and optimized whilst working straight out of the box.

2/9/2026

game-mechanicsoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

122 downloads

This Hub

Makes players' stay in the hub/lobby more pleasant and comfortable

5/5/2025

game-mechanicsminigametechnologybukkitpaperpurpur

122 downloads

CrazyDifficulty

CrazyDifficulty is a plugin made for new challenges which makes the game more hard

6/17/2024

adventurecursedminigamebukkitspigot

122 downloads

Robbot | disablecommands

This plugin allows you to disable commands. If you only want to disable the command 'fx' in the overworld, you can do that with this plugin!

Prevents phantoms from spawning in the nighttime

11/3/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsmagicbukkitpaperpurpur

122 downloads

Craftattack 8

This plugin offers you the possibility to organize a project like Craftattack (8) on your own server.

7/16/2024

adventureminigamesocialbukkitpaperpurpur

122 downloads

Mashed

A collection of ease of life tweaks. Auto Harvest Crops Copper Ores Drop Coal Bat Membranes Death Coordinates Counter Wool To String Ore Generator Fast Ascend Climb Swim Dirt Path Bark Stripped Logs

2/23/2025

game-mechanicsoptimizationsocialbukkitpaperspigot

122 downloads

Punishments

A simple punishments plugin aimed at small-medium sized servers

11/14/2024

managementoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperspigot

121 downloads

SocketLink

SocketLink allows developers to connect their Minecraft server's chat to a variety of other applications using simple, easy to use Websockets.

3/2/2024

managementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

121 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.