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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Natural Compass

Natural Compass is a plugin adaptation of the popular Forge/Fabric mod Nature’s Compass by Chaosyr. It brings that mod’s biome-searching functionality to Spigot/Paper servers.

12/25/2025

adventureequipmentworldgenbukkitgeyserminecraft

304 downloads

BulletinBoard (Not physically)

Simple, but useful and powerful bulletin board plugin

7/16/2024

socialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

303 downloads

Random Item Generator

The Random generator plugin adds a fun twist to your Minecraft server by randomly giving items to selected players. You can control how, when, and what items drop-perfect for events, challenges, or just some extra chaos.

8/7/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsminigamepaperpurpurspigot

303 downloads

DisableAdvancementAnnounce

Disable achievement broadcasting.

Track players in real time with your compass — ideal for PvP, manhunts, and survival. Includes cooldowns, permissions, and live updates.

10/12/2025

equipmenttechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

303 downloads

Anti Villager Abuse System

A.V.A.S is a Minecraft plugin designed to prevent players from exploiting the villager re-roll mechanic.Once a villager acquires a profession, they retain it even if their workstation is removed and replaced. This ensures a more balanced and fair gameplay

7/18/2024

economygame-mechanicsmanagementbukkitfoliapaper

303 downloads

Censored

Smart, multilingual chat filter.

10/23/2025

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

302 downloads

ZInvisItemFrames

Craft invisible item frames. Folia-compatible invis item frame plugin.

8/27/2025

adventuredecorationgame-mechanicsfoliapaperpurpur

302 downloads

JumpPad

Jump forward with style using pressure plates!

5/24/2025

game-mechanicstransportationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

301 downloads

TimeCorrect

Check to ensure your server's time isn't falling behind

5/29/2023

utilityfoliapaperpurpur

301 downloads

MrCommunityQuest

Customizable Community Quests, Supports Vanilla Quests

1/15/2026

game-mechanicssocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

301 downloads

XColor

With the plugin you can set your status as in “Craft Attack” and have a customization option

11/27/2025

decorationsocialutilitypaperpurpur

301 downloads

MagicMobControl

Get a Control on every mob

10/31/2024

mobsutilityworldgenpaperpurpurspigot

300 downloads

This Drinks

Add custom potions that can be crafted and found in structures

3/3/2025

adventurefoodgame-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

300 downloads

ServerNews

A news announcement system plugin that allows for publishing and managing server news, displaying it in a book format. It supports multiple languages, interactive content, and automatic notification features.

8/18/2025

managementbukkitfoliapaper

300 downloads

BetterChallenges

An extension for the MUtils Challenge Plugin, which adds/changes some Challenges

6/25/2023

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

300 downloads

QuarryCraft Updated

Adds a Classic/Ender Quarry to Minecraft

10/12/2024

technologybukkitpaperpurpur

300 downloads

LootDrop Plugin

Allows admins to spawn loot drop events with customizable loot

10/14/2025

game-mechanicsminigamepaperpurpurspigot

300 downloads

NeonSpawn

Enhance your PvP server with NeonSpawn - The Ultimate /spawn Plugin

8/3/2025

optimizationtransportationutilitybukkitfoliapaper

300 downloads

Economic Inflation

Introduces economic inflation mechanics to the game's villager trading system. It modifies the prices of items traded with villagers based on inflation rates, which can be configured by the server administrators.

8/20/2023

adventureeconomygame-mechanicspaperpurpur

300 downloads

Chatless

A plugin for customizing chat without unnecessary features.

10/7/2024

game-mechanicsmanagementsocialpaperpurpur

299 downloads

CauthonAuth

A easy to use login and register plugin for servers ..No need to login everytime as long as your ip is the same!

This Minecraft Plugin adds Whales to Minecraft.

Dye cauldrons with RGB colors, and use them to dye items.

9/30/2025

game-mechanicsutilitybukkitfoliapaper

299 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.