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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Velocity Sign Link

An Open-source Minecraft plugin to send players to other velocity servers with signs. Made by BasisZock

6/8/2025

managementtechnologyutilitypaperspigot

183 downloads

StaffTools

StaffTools is a powerful, flexible, and fully customizable moderation plugin designed for administrators who value convenience and full control.

An advanced and highly configurable vanish plugin for server staff, featuring timed sessions, private chat, silent join/quit messages, and detailed administrative controls.

9/7/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementsocialbukkitpaperpurpur

183 downloads

PlayerMount

players can mount other players for fast transportation, fun, this plugin adds a new interaction between players.

5/27/2025

game-mechanicssocialtransportationpaperspigot

183 downloads

MeowDialogue

The plugin allows you to create immersive dialogues with response options, command execution, and much more, bringing your Minecraft interactions to life.

3/4/2025

socialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

183 downloads

KiaiMC

KiaiMC is a simple plugin that enables players to receive XP in Kiai, a Discord leveling and XP bot, for their messages sent in-game.

A lighweight and highly configurable Chat Filter

7/13/2025

managementsocialbukkitpaperspigot

182 downloads

SocialFire

The most feature-complete social announcements plugin for Velocity.

5/25/2025

decorationsocialbungeecordpapervelocity

182 downloads

DK RTP

DK RTP is a simple random teleport plugin with a GUI for easy world management.

8/31/2025

adventuregame-mechanicstransportationbukkitpaperpurpur

182 downloads

WebSiteCaptcha

WebsiteCaptcha is a Minecraft server plugin designed to enhance security by requiring players to verify themselves via a web-based CAPTCHA before accessing the main game world or server.

5/28/2025

managementtechnologyutilityspigotbukkitpaper

182 downloads

CopyItem

Allows server OPs and players with permission to copy items in their hand or in their sight.

7/26/2023

utilitypaperpurpurspigot

182 downloads

A plugin that prevents players from joining and leaving excessively, with a configurable limit on the number of times allowed within a set time frame.

2/13/2026

managementbukkitpaperspigot

182 downloads

InverseEnchantX

Adds 20+ Unique Vanilla-Friendly Enchantments to Enhance Your Minecraft Gameplay

12/12/2025

game-mechanicstechnologypaper

182 downloads

ObfuscateMessages

when a player is invisible and kills another player their normal name doesn't appear in chat instead it says ghost has killed bob

12/7/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperspigot

182 downloads

PotionsManager

Manage which potions aren't unusable and which cannot be brewed.

10/7/2025

game-mechanicsmagicutilitybukkitfoliapaper

182 downloads

SMPTeams

A powerful team plugin with bank system, GUI menus, friendly-fire control, chunk claiming, protections, team homes, banning system, and economy integration. Perfect for SMP servers.

Prevent player from being packet kicked (e.g. book ban, item ban, chuck ban)

1/20/2026

cursedgame-mechanicsbukkitfoliapaper

182 downloads

ValuableForceload

A Plugin that allows players to buy&manage forceload chunks! (with multiple economy plugin support!)

2/11/2026

adventuregame-mechanicsmanagementbukkitfoliapaper

182 downloads

AdminTool

A powerful admin-only gui that lets you summon lightning, cause explosions, heal, or launch players with ease. Perfect for server moderation, events, and showcasing power with epic effects and full customization.

10/23/2025

magicmanagementutilitypaperspigot

181 downloads

DummyPlayers

Paper plugin that allows players to create fake dummy players for AFK farms and chunk loading using NMS (Net Minecraft Server) integration.

Dream-style Manhunt that survives restarts and runs in its own world.

9/7/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsminigamebukkitpaperspigot

SimpleBackpacks is a premium Minecraft plugin that allows players to have evolutionary backpacks. Start with a basic backpack and upgrade it through different tiers, each with more storage space and special features.

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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.