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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Adam's Apple

Restores the Recipe for the "God Apple"

5/9/2025

game-mechanicsbukkitpaperspigot

265 downloads

Parkour Generator

A fun and easy to use Parkour Generator

1/3/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperspigot

265 downloads

MaceGuard

Anti-cheat specifically made for preventing mace hacks such as MaceDMG

11/29/2025

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

265 downloads

FakeGun

This is a relatively friendly firearms plugin, featuring realistic ballistics, a variety of weapons, and simple purity. It includes a recipe book.

3/23/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicstechnologypaperspigot

265 downloads

ItemLocator

ItemLocator helps players track and locate items in Minecraft chests by marking their locations with glowing beacons, making organization and retrieval easier.

9/14/2024

storageutilitybukkitpaperspigot

265 downloads

GUIShop

This plugin is the ultimate solution to all the signs, the chests, the glitches.

2/17/2026

economygame-mechanicsbukkitfoliapaper

264 downloads

Block Explosion PVP

Block damage from End Crystal, TNT Minecart, Bed, Respawn Anchor on Player

7/30/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsbukkitfoliapaper

264 downloads

KillsLog

Logs player kills by players. Saves inventory and places.

7/29/2023

managementpaperpurpurspigot

263 downloads

AuthPlugin

- AuthPlugin is an advanced authentication system. - AuthPlugin es un sistema de autenticación avanzada.

8/19/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitypaperpurpurspigot

263 downloads

EasyGamemodes

Tired of typing /gamemode ? Use EasyGamemodes!

11/17/2022

game-mechanicsmanagementbukkitpaperpurpur

263 downloads

SkLunar

A Skript Addon to interact with Lunar Client.

12/13/2024

game-mechanicsutilitypaperspigot

263 downloads

MagicWands

Want some magic wands on your server? here are 11. Many have more then one level.

10/2/2025

cursedequipmentmagicbukkitpaperspigot

262 downloads

Simple Backpacks

A simple plugin that gives you extra storage using a command

6/4/2025

managementstorageutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

262 downloads

PotionEffectsRemover

Minecraft plugin to disable some potion effects.

12/17/2025

managementbukkitfoliapaper

262 downloads

Command on Death

Run commands on death.

3/5/2024

game-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

261 downloads

WGBlockRestricter

WGBlockRestricter is a WorldGuard addon that adds powerful region flags to allow or block specific blocks, apply potion effects, and customize player interaction per region.

5/15/2025

managementutilitypaperpurpurspigot

261 downloads

BlexPloit

Minecraft Spigot Troll Plugin - development since 2014 with over 100 troll features and GUI.

5/4/2025

cursedbukkitpaperpurpur

261 downloads

Horse Overhaul

This plugin reworks the vanilla horse by adding unique features to the horse breeding and ownership system.

11/16/2023

adventuregame-mechanicspaperspigot

260 downloads

Invincible

Received Damage does nothing to selected players

9/25/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsmagicbukkitpaperpurpur

260 downloads

BringBackBlocking

OldCombatMechanics Addon that replicates 1.8.9 sword Blocking Animations

Minecraft Manhunt is a competitive game plugin in which multiple players are divided into hunters and runners.

The ultimate all-in-one Essentials replacement with full in-game UIs, economy, shops, claims, kits, crates, rewards, RTP, TPA, scoreboards, messages, moderation tools, and so much more — all in one plugin.

12/11/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementoptimizationbukkitpaperpurpur

260 downloads

Google Gemini AI God

a free-tier google gemini based version of the ChatGPT minecraft roleplay bot with some additional upgrades.

11/9/2024

adventureminigamesocialbukkitfoliapaper

260 downloads

BlockProtect

Protect valuable blocks from unauthorized breaking!

10/1/2024

managementtechnologyutilitypaperpurpurspigot

259 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.