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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Ultra Leaf Decay

highly optimized plugin that makes leaves decay instantly

8/27/2025

decorationutilityfoliapaperpurpur

267 downloads

jLevels

A minecraft leveling plugin

10/25/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

267 downloads

PlayerPlot Modded

A complete self-serve solution for players to protect their builds on your survival server.

8/17/2022

utilitybukkitpaperspigot

267 downloads

Simple SellWand

A SellWand That Sells Everything In A Chest On Right Click Dependencies: - EssentialsX - Vault

Antixray and alot of other features

1/10/2026

adventuregame-mechanicsmanagementpaperpurpurspigot

267 downloads

Server Backup

Automatic and manual server backup plugin with custom naming and easy restoration for Bukkit/Paper servers

9/21/2025

managementstorageutilitybukkitpaperspigot

266 downloads

No Gamemode Void Death

This plugin prevents players from dying in the void in creative or spectator mode.

7/24/2023

game-mechanicsoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperspigot

266 downloads

AutoServerUpdater

Automatically updates the server to the latest build for your version

6/16/2024

managementutilitypaperpurpur

266 downloads

DynamicSeasons

The DynamicSeasons plugin from ZDev adds a realistic change of seasons to your server with unique visual and gameplay effects for each season.

utilitybukkitpaperspigot

266 downloads

CozyTreasureHunt

Create your own treasure hunt!

7/31/2023

adventuregame-mechanicsminigamebukkitpaperpurpur

266 downloads

Elementor Reloaded

Elementor Reloaded is a plugin designed to boost your multiplayer friends SMP experience. It brings in four elements - fire, water, earth and air to the game. Every element has its item and powers.

6/22/2025

adventureequipmentgame-mechanicsbukkitpaperspigot

266 downloads

Adam's Apple

Restores the Recipe for the "God Apple"

5/9/2025

game-mechanicsbukkitpaperspigot

265 downloads

FakeGun

This is a relatively friendly firearms plugin, featuring realistic ballistics, a variety of weapons, and simple purity. It includes a recipe book.

3/23/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicstechnologypaperspigot

265 downloads

ItemLocator

ItemLocator helps players track and locate items in Minecraft chests by marking their locations with glowing beacons, making organization and retrieval easier.

9/14/2024

storageutilitybukkitpaperspigot

265 downloads

Parkour Generator

A fun and easy to use Parkour Generator

1/3/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperspigot

265 downloads

Bin

Simplify item disposal with a dedicated in-game trash bin!

10/1/2024

game-mechanicsoptimizationstoragepaperpurpurspigot

265 downloads

MaceGuard

Anti-cheat specifically made for preventing mace hacks such as MaceDMG

11/29/2025

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

265 downloads

PassengerAPI

Fix passenger compatibility issues | Manage your own entity passengers

8/9/2025

game-mechanicsoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

265 downloads

Ban Menu

Ban menu plugin for faster banning.

11/5/2025

game-mechanicsutilitypaperpurpur

264 downloads

Block Explosion PVP

Block damage from End Crystal, TNT Minecart, Bed, Respawn Anchor on Player

7/30/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsbukkitfoliapaper

264 downloads

Tick Improver

A Simple mod that improves fps

8/4/2025

optimizationutilitypaper

264 downloads

Crystalz Anti Cheat

Anticheat for crystal pvp servers and economy servers!

This plugin is the ultimate solution to all the signs, the chests, the glitches.

2/17/2026

economygame-mechanicsbukkitfoliapaper

264 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.