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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Pig Chat

Style your chat with LuckPerms placeholders or placeholders from PlaceholderAPI

Reward your players for their playtime with fully customizable commands, persistent timers, and flexible execution options.

8/14/2025

game-mechanicstechnologyutilitypaperpurpur

214 downloads

TimeStop

A simple plugin to freeze and unfreeze the game using /tick commands by right-clicking a clock.

9/1/2024

game-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

214 downloads

ServerIconX

Sets the server icon for the server list.

TradePost is an SMP-friendly auction house for Paper 1.21+ with an item-based economy no Vault needed. Features shulker inspection, LuckPerms prefix support, offline payouts, and a global admin-controlled currency.

2/14/2026

economymanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

213 downloads

BuildMode

Only allow specific staff to build in specific worlds or regions. Has multi-server support!

6/25/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

213 downloads

SyncFlare

Plugin that connects Ngrok dynamic ip tunnel to the CloudFlare domain automatically

11/12/2024

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

213 downloads

BOBSHOP

An advanced Minecraft shop plugin with holograms and backup support.

10/10/2025

economystorageutilitybukkitfoliapaper

213 downloads

GHGTimer

Fan Plugin of the Timer of BastiGHG.

A powerful Minecraft plugin to send custom broadcasts on-screen, in chat, or with countdown timers.

12/30/2025

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

213 downloads

BasicQuests

A plugin for Spigot servers that implements randomly generated basic quests with rewards for players.

2/24/2024

adventurebukkitpaperpurpur

213 downloads

TNTBlockDamage

Paper plugin that allows you to disable tnt block damage.

3/7/2025

game-mechanicsutilitypaperpurpur

212 downloads

TenLives

TenLives is a Minecraft plugin designed to add an extra layer of challenge and excitement to your survival gameplay

8/13/2024

cursedgame-mechanicsminigamebukkitpaperpurpur

212 downloads

Overhead Messages

A message from a chat over a person's head

12/19/2025

game-mechanicssocialutilitybukkitfoliapaper

212 downloads

SimpleStaff

The ultimate all-in-one staff plugin. Use /h to vanish and get a hotbar with a Navigator (teleport), Freeze tool (auto-bans on logout), Inspector (IP/stats), and Invsee. All the essential moderation tools your staff needs in one simple, powerful package.

1/5/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

212 downloads

IAnnounce

An easy way to announce your feelings

7/3/2024

game-mechanicssocialbukkitfoliapaper

212 downloads

BetterInvisibility

Improves Invisibility Effect by Allowing to Hide Armors/Items

9/6/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsminigamebukkitfoliapaper

212 downloads

JT-GappleCooldown

simple plugin to add cooldown to golden apples and enchanted apples

9/16/2023

foodgame-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

212 downloads

Rtp Tortega

A simple RTP GUI plugin: open the menu, choose a world, and teleport to a safe random location.

11/7/2025

adventureoptimizationtransportationfoliapaperpurpur

212 downloads

HealCommand

Heal yourself with command

10/27/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsmagicbukkitpaperpurpur

212 downloads

CMobs

With this plugin there is slight chance for mobs to spawn as compressed. When they are killed they uncompress so 10 more of them spawn in same place.

5/3/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsmobsbukkitpaperpurpur

212 downloads

Beyond Border Unlocked

Bypass the vanilla worldborder building & combat limitations.

2/9/2025

game-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

211 downloads

EasyBedrockBreaker

A simple plugin that gives players a pickaxe with configurable durability that breaks the nether roof bedrock!

9/16/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

211 downloads

soup pvp

Makes soups instantly drink when right clicked! Used for Soup Pvp

3/8/2024

cursedgame-mechanicsminigamebukkitpaperpurpur

211 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.