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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TPS MONITOR

monitors tps and notify console if the server is lagging.

1/18/2025

managementoptimizationstoragebukkitpaperpurpur

259 downloads

BlockProtect

Protect valuable blocks from unauthorized breaking!

10/1/2024

managementtechnologyutilitypaperpurpurspigot

259 downloads

Four Crystal Plugin

An SMP Plugin Which Adds 4 Different Crystal That You Get From Being The First To Kill A Wither/Ender Dragon/Ravager/Warden

7/20/2024

equipmentmagicbukkitpaperspigot

258 downloads

PKMagicSpell

Create ProjectKorra abilities using MagicSpells

8/12/2023

game-mechanicsmagicutilitypaperspigot

258 downloads

SimpleGlobalChat

Plugin for Minecraft Spigot/Paper that enables customizable global/local/private/admin chats, ignore/unignore and spy functions

7/24/2025

managementsocialutilityfoliapaperpurpur

258 downloads

DualWield

A fork of DualWield by Ranull

7/6/2025

game-mechanicsmobsutilitypaperpurpurspigot

258 downloads

funcy's explosions physics

💥A simple plugin that adds physics to minecraft's explosions! 💥

9/1/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperspigot

258 downloads

HideNames

A unique Plugin to hide nicknames for more Interesting Gameplay.

10/6/2025

game-mechanicstechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

258 downloads

FirstJoinRewards

Reward the first player who welcomes a newcomer with customizable commands or items. Perfect for community engagement!

12/21/2025

economysocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

257 downloads

DoorCloser

A Bukkit plugin which automatically closes doors after they have been opened.

5/26/2023

game-mechanicsbukkitpaperspigot

257 downloads

Spawn Welcome

This plugin makes custom welcome messages when players join your server. No more boring default messages!

2/14/2026

technologybukkitpaperspigot

257 downloads

The Simple Combat Log

The lightweight, no-nonsense solution to stop combat loggers.

2/16/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

257 downloads

Keysmith: Lock & Key System

Keysmith: Lock & Key System – A plugin that lets players lock chests, doors, and mounts using unique, tradable keys. Ideal for SMPs, it enables physical item-based security, key duplication, and optional lockpicking mechanics.

7/14/2025

economygame-mechanicsstoragebukkitpaperspigot

257 downloads

SimpleRename

RenamePlugin – Level up your items. Colors, PlaceholderAPI & full permission control

4/4/2025

decorationequipmentoptimizationspigot

257 downloads

LoadEmUp

Advanced plugin reloader for Spigot — smart, safe, and production-ready.

1/14/2026

utilitybukkitpaperpurpur

257 downloads

IP Limit

Limit the Number of Online Players with the Same IP

8/19/2025

managementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

257 downloads

FramedItems

Allows a player to make item frames invisible WITHOUT the texture pack

11/9/2022

utilitypaperspigot

257 downloads

Discord Server Invite

A Minecraft Plugin, That Can Help People Find Your Discord Server By Using /discord! Fully Customizable Via The config.yml

Paper plugin that shows player deaths in the tab list, adds /uptime, /stats, /session, a death log, and an optional sidebar plus tab header/footer.

10/25/2025

socialbukkitpaperpurpur

257 downloads

ChestAlertPlugin

Perfect for servers where you want to keep the thrill of conflict without protection plugins. Get notified when someone opens your chest and grant permissions to trusted players. Stay informed, stay in control! DISCORD CHANNEL ADVISOR SUPPORT!

8/15/2024

utilitybukkitpaperpurpur

256 downloads

ItemScannerPro

ItemScannerPro is an intelligent security plugin for Minecraft servers that scans in real-time and automatically removes players' prohibited items and illegal enchantments, safeguarding game fairness!

1/30/2026

managementtechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

256 downloads

Nodia Towny (Old)

Nodia is a plugin that covers all your Towny needs such as Dynmap support and a Flag War system.

7/24/2024

managementsocialutilitypaperpurpurspigot

256 downloads

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Plugin is designed to integrate cryptocurrency features into your server. With this plugin, players can buy, sell, and transfer fake Bitcoin using in-game currency.

3/9/2025

economygame-mechanicsmanagementbukkitpaperpurpur

255 downloads

Soul-Keeper

SoulKeeper automatically creates virtual tombs when you die, protecting your items with holograms and anti-hopper protection. Never lose your items again!

6/13/2025

bukkitpaperpurpur

255 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.