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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TerraTrees

A Plugin to spawn Terra structures for trees instead of vanilla ones

8/22/2025

game-mechanicsutilityworldgenfoliapaperpurpur

449 downloads

ClientBrand

Detect the client every player is using on your server. Whitelist, Blacklist, and Placeholder Support

7/9/2025

managementutilitypaperpurpurspigot

449 downloads

AnhyLingo

AnhyLingo is a plugin for Minecraft servers designed to create a multilingual interface.

8/4/2024

librarysocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

449 downloads

Trident Channeling In Any Weather

Use trident channeling enchant in any weather

11/16/2024

game-mechanicsbukkitpaperspigot

449 downloads

Black's Random Loot

Generates Random Loot in a Chest named with the set value you can set everything you want threw the config

9/14/2024

minigamestorageutilitybukkitpaperspigot

448 downloads

BetterStaff

A plugin showing staff online and their names

12/9/2025

managementsocialtechnologybukkitpaperspigot

448 downloads

Hardcore24

Hardcore24 is a Multiverse compatible Hardcore plugin for PaperMC

10/28/2025

adventuregame-mechanicspaper

448 downloads

DisableTotems

Simple LightWeight plugin to disable Totem of Undying on your server.

5/7/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsutilitypaperspigot

448 downloads

Real Ghost Blocks!

This Plugin allows you to place some Ghost Block (like secretrooms) !

4/7/2023

utilitybukkitpaperspigot

447 downloads

PermaVision

You ate a little too many carrots... didn't you? So many that you have permanent night vision because of this!

6/9/2023

managementbukkitpaperpurpur

447 downloads

Sqrilizz | Report

[1.8.9-1.21.10] Player reporting plugin for Minecraft with powerful in-chat commands, LuckPerms support, and future expansion for webhooks and punishments. Keep your server clean with a few simple commands.

11/14/2025

managementbukkitfoliapaper

447 downloads

No falling blocks

This plugin stops falling blocks from spawning when you interact with a block like sand.

8/31/2023

game-mechanicsmanagementoptimizationbukkitpaperspigot

447 downloads

JustTweaks

Just plugin for new mechanics

9/17/2023

adventuredecorationmobspaperpurpur

447 downloads

BetterReset

Minecraft plugin that lets you safely reset a world’s Overworld, Nether, and End while the server is running, with player protection, async deletion, and full regeneration in one command or GUI.

2/15/2026

game-mechanicsstorageworldgenbukkitpaperpurpur

446 downloads

JRules

A plugin for managing and displaying server rules in Minecraft.

9/18/2024

utilitybukkitpaperspigot

446 downloads

Infernal Mobs

InfernalMobsPlus is a lightweight Minecraft plugin that enhances standard mobs by giving them random powers and visual effects. Built for Paper or Spigot servers, it provides a modular system for creating unique and dangerous mobs.

6/25/2025

adventuremagicmobspaper

445 downloads

SlotMachine

Let's play a slot machine in Minecraft

8/19/2024

cursedeconomyminigamepaper

445 downloads

G1axWorldGenerator

G1axWorldGenerator is an open-source Minecraft world generation plugin designed to create biome-aware, layered terrains with realistic hills, valleys, and block depth structures.

11/17/2025

managementoptimizationworldgenbukkitpaperspigot

445 downloads

AnnounceBossBarZ

A bossbar that announces stuff for your server of each set time

12/9/2025

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperspigot

445 downloads

Enchant Limiter/blocker

This plugin for 1.21 lets you block certain enchants and enchant levels from being applied with a anvil or enchant table.

10/18/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicspaper

444 downloads

uHomes

The home plugin you've always wanted.

2/6/2026

adventuretransportationutilitypaperpurpur

444 downloads

HubCombat

Simple but sexy plugin for enhance your lobby adding weapons!

12/10/2025

equipmentutilitypaper

444 downloads

Smp Start

A plugin that adds a cool start to your smp

2/2/2026

adventuremagictransportationbukkitpaperspigot

444 downloads

Chanklouder

Chanklouder is a reliable plugin that lets players keep chunks loaded so their contraptions run 24/7. Manage loaders through a convenient GUI, with support for economy, regions, and multiple languages.

7/21/2025

mobsoptimizationbukkitpaperspigot

443 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.