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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TSkullDrops

Simple skull drops plugin

8/24/2023

managementmobsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

game-mechanicsmobsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

327 downloads

Malts

An open-source and free Vaults plugin that incorporates a warehouse for mass item storage.

TrainCarts-Addon for cross-server teleporting of trains (BungeeCord)

2/28/2023

mobstechnologytransportationpaperpurpurspigot

325 downloads

ChestShopRefund

Lets players refund accidental ChestShop transactions

HidePlayerList allows you to disable the ability for people to see what players are online on your server.

2/18/2024

utilitybukkitpaperpurpur

325 downloads

No Crop Jumping

a plugin that disables crop jumping! 🌾

2/9/2025

foodoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

325 downloads

SecureJoin

Protect your community with server-wide or per-user passwords. Keep unwanted players out while letting trusted users in easily.

6/23/2025

managementtechnologyutilitypaperpurpurspigot

325 downloads

AutoChunkLoader

A simple plugin that loads chunks around long railways and redstone signals

8/18/2023

game-mechanicstransportationbukkitpaperpurpur

324 downloads

Totem Nerf

This Minecraft Plugin rebalances the Totem of Undying.

11/7/2025

adventureequipmentgame-mechanicspaperpurpurspigot

324 downloads

Universal Anti-VPN

An anti-vpn plugin that can utilize multiple backend API's and has fallover management.

10/28/2024

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

324 downloads

SkyGrid for BentoBox

SkyGrid is a map filled with floating blocks placed on a four block grid going off in every direction. SkyGrid is a classic and this plug brings multiplayer, teams, and BentoBox addons to it.

11/18/2025

minigameworldgenpaperpurpurspigot

324 downloads

RestartAnnouncer

A simple and easy-to-use Minecraft server restart announcement plugin for Paper servers.

12/14/2025

managementutilitypaperpurpur

323 downloads

HarvestEXP

Gain experience when harvesting crops!

12/26/2025

economygame-mechanicsutilityfoliapaperpurpur

323 downloads

RedstoneDetector

Redstone Detector A powerful Minecraft plugin designed to automatically detect and prevent redstone-based lag machines on your server. Features an intuitive GUI interface for monitoring and managing suspicious chunks in real-time.

2/11/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

323 downloads

Takion

Takion is a powerful Spigot library for advanced chat, text formatting, and messaging utilities in Minecraft plugins.

8/3/2025

librarymanagementsocialbukkitfoliapaper

322 downloads

KeyAllZ

A keyall plugin to keep players engaged with timed rewards

1/26/2026

foliapaperpurpur

322 downloads

Artifacts Of The Ancients

This plugin introduces unique artifacts with diverse acquisition methods into the game, unlocking new possibilities for players to interact with the Minecraft world. The artifacts imbue their owners with special abilities, such as manipulating the flow of

10/4/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsmagicbukkitpaperpurpur

322 downloads

YResizingBorders

Scheduled world border resizes, with an interval or a cron task.

A plugin for Minecraft paper that allows you to make backups every few hours

5/30/2025

managementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

322 downloads

ReFrame

Invisible & Floating & Click-Through ItemFrames with WG support

7/20/2023

game-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

321 downloads

Villager Trade Reroll

Reroll villager trades directly from the vanilla trading UI without breaking job site blocks, using true vanilla trade generation.

1/17/2026

game-mechanicsmobsutilitypaperpurpur

320 downloads

Dynamic Manhunt

Dynamic Manhunt is a Minecraft plugin that adds a customizable manhunt mode, allowing players to experience thrilling chases with unique abilities and dynamic events.

10/21/2024

adventureminigameutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

320 downloads

JayTAK Repair

A simple lightweight item repair plugin. Paper 1.20-1.21.X

5/4/2024

equipmentutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

319 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.