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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ModReq

a useful ticket system with mysql and h2 database support!

9/26/2025

managementutilitypaperpurpur

74 downloads

World Permissions

Set who can enter worlds

1/14/2025

managementbukkitpaperpurpur

74 downloads

NoMobNoDrop

Prevents drops from entities that are not mobs

11/3/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsmobsbukkitpaperpurpur

74 downloads

Debug Stick Flower Pot

Use a debug stick to change the item in your flower pot

7/26/2025

game-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

74 downloads

PreventBlockFall

Chunk falling block limiter/fix for falling blocks in cobweb/preventblockfall. 1.12.2-1.21+

9/8/2024

game-mechanicsmanagementoptimizationbukkitpaperpurpur

74 downloads

Tic Tac Toe

Minecraft Spigot plugin (1.16.5+) that allows you to play Tic Tac Toe game in an inventory-based GUI! Custom messages are supported.

7/24/2025

minigamepaperpurpurspigot

74 downloads

Cauthon Phantomized Phantoms

Adds a command for removing phantoms from the game.

Creates particles trail based on lighting item's color!

9/18/2024

decorationgame-mechanicssocialbukkitpaperpurpur

74 downloads

DayandYear

This plugin adds days and years to minecraft with easy visibilty!

4/9/2025

game-mechanicstechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

73 downloads

LuckyLotto

A simple lottery plugin

1/25/2025

economyminigamesocialpaperpurpurspigot

73 downloads

TeleportMarker

The Teleport Marker plugin allows players to create temporary teleportation markers that other players can use. You can set a teleportation marker at a specific location, with the option to set a duration for the marker and whether it can be used multi.

8/5/2024

game-mechanicstransportationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

73 downloads

RPSplugin

Rock, Paper, Scissors mini game with gui.

5/27/2025

minigamebukkitpaperpurpur

73 downloads

Oraxen Ore Drops

Add Oraxen item drops to any type of block with drop chances

12/19/2025

game-mechanicspaperpurpur

73 downloads

Stranger Realms

The familiar world is shadowed by a terrifying, inverted dimension - the Upside Down.

11/23/2025

paperpurpur

73 downloads

Senior Resource Packs

SeniorResourcePacks is a Bukkit plugin that hosts Minecraft resource packs locally with no hassle Simply place your zip file in the plugin folder and it provides a direct download link that Minecraft can use

9/4/2025

managementoptimizationbukkitpaperpurpur

73 downloads

invisibleTorch

Adds the ability to make a torch invisible by using an invisibility potion on it. In order to remove the invisible torch, put any block in its place.

A simple starter kit plugin for new players

1/31/2026

game-mechanicsutilityfoliapaperpurpur

73 downloads

SpigotAndPaperWeb

Run a lightweight web server inside Minecraft.

9/29/2025

managementsocialutilitypaperpurpurspigot

73 downloads

IAInteractables

Addon for ItemsAdder that adds ability to make custom furnaces and workbenches with a lot of customization.

1/26/2026

game-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

73 downloads

PremiumAdvancements

Create unlimited custom advancements using a clean GUI, vault, mysql support 1.21+

1/4/2026

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

73 downloads

Dupe Detection

A intuitive anti dupe plugin with discord support

12/11/2025

managementtechnologyutilitypaperpurpurspigot

73 downloads

ElytraSwap

elytra swap mechanics since 1.20 versions

8/16/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsmagicbukkitbungeecordpaper

72 downloads

AnvilWatch

AnvilWatch is a lightweight Minecraft moderation plugin that monitors and logs all item renaming done through anvils. It blocks the use of banned words, alerts admins in-game, and records rename activity to a log file for server safety and accountability.

10/25/2025

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

72 downloads

ChatTracker

A light chat moderation & logging plugin with staff chat, rank-colored chat, easy in-game reporting

9/6/2025

managementsocialutilitybukkitfoliapaper

72 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.