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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BlockProtect

Protect valuable blocks from unauthorized breaking!

10/1/2024

managementtechnologyutilitypaperpurpurspigot

259 downloads

SimpleReachThrough

A simple plugin that allows players to reach through signs, item frames, and paintings if there is an inventory block behind it

4/14/2024

decorationgame-mechanicsutilitypaperpurpur

258 downloads

SimpleGlobalChat

Plugin for Minecraft Spigot/Paper that enables customizable global/local/private/admin chats, ignore/unignore and spy functions

7/24/2025

managementsocialutilityfoliapaperpurpur

258 downloads

HideNames

A unique Plugin to hide nicknames for more Interesting Gameplay.

10/6/2025

game-mechanicstechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

258 downloads

DualWield

A fork of DualWield by Ranull

7/6/2025

game-mechanicsmobsutilitypaperpurpurspigot

258 downloads

The Simple Combat Log

The lightweight, no-nonsense solution to stop combat loggers.

2/16/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

257 downloads

FirstJoinRewards

Reward the first player who welcomes a newcomer with customizable commands or items. Perfect for community engagement!

12/21/2025

economysocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

257 downloads

AutoWhitelistRemove

Automatically remove inactive players from your whitelist!

9/30/2025

managementutilityfoliapaperpurpur

257 downloads

IP Limit

Limit the Number of Online Players with the Same IP

8/19/2025

managementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

257 downloads

LoadEmUp

Advanced plugin reloader for Spigot — smart, safe, and production-ready.

1/14/2026

utilitybukkitpaperpurpur

257 downloads

BasicStats

Paper plugin that shows player deaths in the tab list, adds /uptime, /stats, /session, a death log, and an optional sidebar plus tab header/footer.

10/25/2025

socialbukkitpaperpurpur

257 downloads

Nodia Towny (Old)

Nodia is a plugin that covers all your Towny needs such as Dynmap support and a Flag War system.

7/24/2024

managementsocialutilitypaperpurpurspigot

256 downloads

ItemScannerPro

ItemScannerPro is an intelligent security plugin for Minecraft servers that scans in real-time and automatically removes players' prohibited items and illegal enchantments, safeguarding game fairness!

1/30/2026

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

256 downloads

ChestAlertPlugin

Perfect for servers where you want to keep the thrill of conflict without protection plugins. Get notified when someone opens your chest and grant permissions to trusted players. Stay informed, stay in control! DISCORD CHANNEL ADVISOR SUPPORT!

8/15/2024

utilitybukkitpaperpurpur

256 downloads

Soul-Keeper

SoulKeeper automatically creates virtual tombs when you die, protecting your items with holograms and anti-hopper protection. Never lose your items again!

Bitcoin Plugin is designed to integrate cryptocurrency features into your server. With this plugin, players can buy, sell, and transfer fake Bitcoin using in-game currency.

3/9/2025

economygame-mechanicsmanagementbukkitpaperpurpur

255 downloads

DeathAnnouncer

DeathAnnouncer: Complete death message control, from simple to sophisticated.

1/15/2026

decorationgame-mechanicssocialbukkitbungeecordfolia

254 downloads

Obsidian

An API aimed to simplify the development of Bukkit plugins (please use Paper or any Paper fork)

9/7/2025

librarybukkitfoliapaper

254 downloads

qTownyBiomeBlacklist

A TownyAdvanced addon where you can blacklist claiming in specific biomes

11/15/2023

managementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

254 downloads

VaultPayday

An SA:MP-inspired payday system for Minecraft servers

8/4/2025

economysocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

253 downloads

Locator Bar Configuration

Let players configure their locator bar in a menu.

1/5/2026

managementsocialutilityfoliapaperpurpur

253 downloads

Strength Sword

Remake of the Strength Smp Strength Sword Made by Luxon

1/7/2026

adventureequipmentutilitypaperpurpurspigot

253 downloads

VMTab

Just Tab for your server minecraft :>

12/26/2023

decorationtechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

253 downloads

SmartSpawner Addon

Add global boosts, per-world settings, and plugin integrations to SmartSpawner!

10/31/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitypaperpurpur

253 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.