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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AuthPlugin

- AuthPlugin is an advanced authentication system. - AuthPlugin es un sistema de autenticación avanzada.

8/19/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitypaperpurpurspigot

263 downloads

SkLunar

A Skript Addon to interact with Lunar Client.

12/13/2024

game-mechanicsutilitypaperspigot

263 downloads

DountSMPCLONE

An advanced SMP plugin featuring Shop

FastGamemodeChanger is a lightweight Minecraft plugin that lets you switch game modes quickly using simple commands like /gm GAMEMODE and /gmc. Perfect for server admins and players who want a more efficient way to change game modes!

7/2/2025

managementutilitypaperpurpur

263 downloads

EasyGamemodes

Tired of typing /gamemode ? Use EasyGamemodes!

11/17/2022

game-mechanicsmanagementbukkitpaperpurpur

263 downloads

KillsLog

Logs player kills by players. Saves inventory and places.

7/29/2023

managementpaperpurpurspigot

263 downloads

TrueEssentials

A feature-rich alternative to the popular yet junk-filled EssentialsX

Want some magic wands on your server? here are 11. Many have more then one level.

10/2/2025

cursedequipmentmagicbukkitpaperspigot

262 downloads

PotionEffectsRemover

Minecraft plugin to disable some potion effects.

12/17/2025

managementbukkitfoliapaper

262 downloads

Simple Backpacks

A simple plugin that gives you extra storage using a command

6/4/2025

managementstorageutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

262 downloads

AutoReloader

Automatically reloads the server when a Plugin change is detected

11/26/2023

managementutilitypaper

262 downloads

BlexPloit

Minecraft Spigot Troll Plugin - development since 2014 with over 100 troll features and GUI.

5/4/2025

cursedbukkitpaperpurpur

261 downloads

WGBlockRestricter

WGBlockRestricter is a WorldGuard addon that adds powerful region flags to allow or block specific blocks, apply potion effects, and customize player interaction per region.

5/15/2025

managementutilitypaperpurpurspigot

261 downloads

Command on Death

Run commands on death.

3/5/2024

game-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

261 downloads

DisablePortals

A basic plugin to disable portals.

1/21/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementpaper

260 downloads

BringBackBlocking

OldCombatMechanics Addon that replicates 1.8.9 sword Blocking Animations

Received Damage does nothing to selected players

9/25/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsmagicbukkitpaperpurpur

260 downloads

Google Gemini AI God

a free-tier google gemini based version of the ChatGPT minecraft roleplay bot with some additional upgrades.

11/9/2024

adventureminigamesocialbukkitfoliapaper

260 downloads

Horse Overhaul

This plugin reworks the vanilla horse by adding unique features to the horse breeding and ownership system.

11/16/2023

adventuregame-mechanicspaperspigot

260 downloads

EndermanNoBlock

Blocks Enderman from picking up blocks, FOLIA supported!

10/1/2025

mobsutilityfoliapaperpurpur

260 downloads

Terranite

Terranite is a folia compatible World Edit plugin copy for minecraft version 1.21. It's a simplified minecraft editor with focus on fixing your world.

Minecraft Manhunt is a competitive game plugin in which multiple players are divided into hunters and runners.

The ultimate all-in-one Essentials replacement with full in-game UIs, economy, shops, claims, kits, crates, rewards, RTP, TPA, scoreboards, messages, moderation tools, and so much more — all in one plugin.

12/11/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementoptimizationbukkitpaperpurpur

260 downloads

Modern Essentials

a lightweight essentials plugin featuring core commands, customizable chat formatting, motd and tab list

12/29/2025

managementsocialutilityfoliapaperpurpur

260 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.