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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ColoredCauldron

Dye your water! Like in Bedrock Edition!

Adds click functionality and notifications to TPA requests for EssentialsX

8/9/2025

game-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

232 downloads

Tabula Vista

High End Tab Plugin , Placeholder Support, Color Support, Hex Color Support

5/24/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

232 downloads

BreweryX MythicMobs Addon

Addon for BreweryX to add MythicMobs items support

8/28/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitybukkitfoliapaper

232 downloads

Armor Set Effects

Full Netherite set provides constant Glowing, and Absorption when armor durability is low.

5/30/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsmagicbukkitpaperpurpur

231 downloads

Announcement Plugin

A simple announcement plugin for broadcasting colored messages.

10/22/2025

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitfoliapaper

231 downloads

NoAnnounce

Prevents advancements from being announced on the chat

11/2/2024

cursedgame-mechanicssocialbukkitpaperpurpur

231 downloads

Simple DeathLog

A simple plugin to see history player death in server

6/19/2024

adventureutilitybukkitfoliapaper

231 downloads

HeadlessDrop

Drop player head after their death

11/8/2025

utilitybukkitpaperpurpur

231 downloads

Fcore

Essential framework for Flubel’s ecosystem

8/26/2025

storageutilitybukkitpaperspigot

230 downloads

Meowtools

A powerful Minecraft Spigot plugin that provides utility tools for your server,Hotkey commands can be customized.

1/21/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementoptimizationbukkitpaperpurpur

230 downloads

Violet-NameFormat

Plugin for formatting player nicknames and items in anvil

8/4/2024

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

230 downloads

CHC | Custom Hit Command

Executes a configurable command when hitting an other player with a configurable item group or a single item!

10/6/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

game-mechanicstransportationutilitybukkitspigot

230 downloads

100% Eggs

Change the percentage of chickens that come from eggs!

6/12/2023

game-mechanicsmobsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

230 downloads

NoobShulkerBoxes

NoobShulkerBoxes is a Minecraft plugin that allows players to open Shulker Boxes directly from their inventory without placing them down, making item management faster and more convenient. 🚀

4/22/2025

game-mechanicsstorageutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

229 downloads

RandomItem

distributes random stacked items to players by time.

a realistic underwater experience by simulating the effects of water pressure on players as they dive deeper into the ocean.

8/9/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsbukkitpaperspigot

228 downloads

DiscordSRV-Player-Chat-Logs

Logged player commands & chats in their own Discord channel.

11/20/2024

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperspigot

228 downloads

Vanilla Core

A comprehensive all-in-one SMP plugin for PvP balance, custom mechanics, and server management.

2/13/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

228 downloads

TetherVillagers

TetherVillagers – a lightweight Minecraft plugin that lets you leash villagers to keep them in place. Perfect for organizing villages and farms without letting villagers wander off.

10/14/2025

game-mechanicsmobstransportationbukkitpaperpurpur

228 downloads

Temporary OP

Grant players operator for a temporary amount of time.

8/31/2024

bukkitpaperspigot

228 downloads

Anti Ancient Debris Push

A plugin that prevents the piston from pushing Ancient Debris.

10/3/2025

game-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

228 downloads

UsefulTricks

UsefulTricks contains a pickup command that disables and enables the pickup of a player!

7/23/2024

game-mechanicsoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

228 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.