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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SMP Essentials V1

This plugin adds essentials features for your SMP

OraxenNature introduces a simple way to populate your world with your Oraxen blocks.

7/29/2025

decorationgame-mechanicsworldgenbukkitpaperspigot

340 downloads

SlashAdditions

SlashAdditions a fully customizable Discordsrv extension that adds a lot of useful commands in discord that interacts with your Minecraft server!

The plugin will allow you to insert links into the sign

7/14/2024

socialbukkitpaperpurpur

339 downloads

BoxMines

Simple implementation for automated mine resets.

11/18/2024

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

339 downloads

CastleGuard

A Custom Whitelist and Join Suite Plugin

3/29/2024

managementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

339 downloads

TVoidTeleport

8/11/2023

game-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

337 downloads

SNEAK! and Growth

Sneak near crops and they will grow!

8/9/2025

foodgame-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

337 downloads

Bank system

The plugin will help in RP games and add a banking system to your server for storing and transferring the selected currency (in the configuration).

7/16/2025

economygame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

336 downloads

Hiderplus

A light weight Nametag and join/leave message hider

A feature-rich and customizable Quests plugin that enhances gameplay with quests and rewards.

6/12/2023

adventureeconomygame-mechanicsbukkitpaperspigot

335 downloads

SolverMOTD

Just a simple motd plugin

3/27/2025

managementbukkitpaperspigot

335 downloads

ReColorfulMap

ReColorfulMap is a plugin that converts images into image maps, which can be hung on item frames to add decoration.

9/22/2025

decorationbukkitfoliapaper

335 downloads

UltimateCustomCrafts

Unleash Creativity: Easily Craft Custom Recipes in Minecraft with Our Plugin!

A plugin which integrates with paperx to add new loot drops to mobs

12/9/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsmobsbukkitpaperspigot

334 downloads

Playtime-Checker

Playtime counter, allows players to check their playtime with /playtime

9/22/2023

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitspigot

334 downloads

RestrictionMaster

Restricts crafting, usage, and enchanting of items with fully customizable rules and configuration.

2/14/2026

adventureequipmentgame-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

334 downloads

SharePosition

Share your location in chat. Perfect for survival servers!

7/27/2023

adventureutilitybukkitfoliapaper

333 downloads

UltraCoinFlip

UltraCoinFlip allows players to create coin flip games where two players can bet against each other. The winner is determined by a fair, cryptographically secure random system, and the winner takes the pot (minus tax).

2/17/2026

economyminigamesocialbukkitfoliapaper

333 downloads

HideAllPlayers

Hide everyone in your world using an item

1/15/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementoptimizationbukkitpaperpurpur

333 downloads

Simple Join Message

Plugin to send a welcome message on player join.

11/7/2024

socialbukkitpaperpurpur

332 downloads

TimeBan

Temporary ban plugin with customizable messages and custom commands

6/20/2025

managementbukkitpaperpurpur

332 downloads

DimensionPlaceholders

PAPI Expansion plugin that adds dimension color placeholder and other placeholders

7/15/2023

utilitybukkitpaperspigot

332 downloads

BetterLinks

A packet based server links plugin.

4/10/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementsocialbukkitfoliapaper

331 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.