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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PureAuth

PureAuth is a bulletproof login system that secures servers using BCrypt encryption and intelligent IP sessions. The plugin offers modern MiniMessage gradients and professional administrative tools.

2/8/2026

managementutilitybukkitbungeecordpaper

110 downloads

BlueMap Banners

Gives players the ability to add named banners to BlueMap. Customizable!

Elevate your communication with grammar!

8/29/2025

socialutilitypaperpurpurspigot

110 downloads

ChatReactions

Keep your players engaged with fun, rewarded chat games!

8/27/2025

game-mechanicsminigamesocialpaperpurpurspigot

110 downloads

FishBoost

Receive temporary luck effect when you catch something.

10/8/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsmagicbukkitpaperpurpur

110 downloads

SafeHaven

SafeHaven is a customizable home system plugin for Minecraft!

1/6/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitypaperpurpur

110 downloads

PermissionExporter

Ever wanted to export all your permissions into 1 easy to read txt document? well now you can :)

5/15/2025

librarymanagementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

110 downloads

Simplexity Simple Server Links

Easy way to add server links to your server accessible from the client's menu screen

7/22/2025

managementutilitypaperpurpur

110 downloads

Voting

Voting - Minecraft plugin for version 1.21, which adds the ability to create voting on the Minecraft server.

6/26/2025

game-mechanicspaperpurpurspigot

110 downloads

MoeTeleport

MoeTeleport is an open source delivery plugin that contains several features and will be updated to add new features based on users' requirements.

6/13/2024

adventuretransportationbukkitpaperpurpur

109 downloads

YAML API

YAML API is a specialized library that provides an intuitive, unified interface for managing YAML configuration files in Bukkit/Spigot/Paper plugins.

A basic yet powerful homes plugin

When Crafting Netherite gear, you get marked for a hunt for 10m (glow, location revealed every 30s). Ends on death or survival.

8/14/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsminigamebukkitpaperpurpur

109 downloads

Mevsimler

Add Season,Weather and Calendar system to your server

1/19/2025

adventureequipmentgame-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

109 downloads

SurvivalMethod

A Minecraft (Paper) plugin that introduces realistic survival mechanics: a stamina system and a thirst system. Both systems are highly configurable and can be enabled or disabled independently. This plugin does not require any additional resource packs.

9/28/2025

adventuregame-mechanicspaperpurpur

109 downloads

ChestLocked

The Ultimate Explosion-Proof Container Security for 1.21 to 1.21.11

2/8/2026

managementstorageutilitybukkitgeyserpaper

109 downloads

Sponsers

The plugin is a sponsorship management system for Minecraft that allows players to add, remove, and check sponsorships, view sponsorship history, and manage various related functionalities with support for multiple languages.

2/3/2026

managementsocialstoragefoliapaperpurpur

109 downloads

BenthPinata

An advanced Minecraft Piñata event plugin for Spigot/Paper. Features special abilities, multi-tiered rewards, holograms, and automatic events.

A light-weight event logger that posts events to Slack and Discord.

8/28/2025

managementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

109 downloads

S-PlayerWarps

This plugin lets players create playerwarps and teleport to them.

1/2/2026

managementsocialutilitypaperpurpur

109 downloads

WorldStatusAPI

Bungee server status placeholders for Holograms and Scoreboards

8/23/2025

managementstoragebukkitfoliapaper

109 downloads

AndesName

Hides nicknames above players, useful for RP servers

1/21/2026

game-mechanicssocialpaperpurpurspigot

108 downloads

completeCombatManager

A fully functional, all you would need combat manager for your server. Tracks/Punishes Combat Logs, Toggles PVP, And more!

1/22/2026

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

108 downloads

KillParticles

Whenever a player kills another player or mob, a visual particle effect is triggered at the death location.

10/4/2025

adventureequipmentutilitypaperpurpurspigot

108 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.