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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BetterHeadSteal

BetterHeadSteal is a fan-made Minecraft plugin inspired by the YouTuber PSD1.

10/22/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsminigamepaperpurpurspigot

225 downloads

Auto Freeze

一个能让服务器中无人游玩时自动暂停，上线后自动恢复的模组。可有效帮助节省CPU资源和电费。 A plugin that automatically pauses the server when no players are online and resumes when a player joins. This can effectively save CPU resources and electricity costs.

1/30/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementoptimizationbukkitpaperspigot

225 downloads

Dragon Trail

A simple plugin that adds a cool trail to the ender dragon.

12/7/2024

decorationmobsbukkitpaperpurpur

225 downloads

McBorder

Better use of the border system provided by vanilla. Simultaneously supporting irregular boundaries.

11/29/2023

managementfoliapaperspigot

225 downloads

MessageCooldownPRO

Adds a cooldown to messages based on rank

12/9/2025

managementsocialtechnologybukkitpaperspigot

225 downloads

ConsoleDiscordTyper

This plugin is designed to streamline the management of your Minecraft server by allowing you to send console commands directly from your phone or any device via Discord. The primary goal is to save you from having to always be at the server console

8/14/2024

managementbukkitpaperpurpur

225 downloads

AutoTorch

Do you have torch fatigue? Then AutoTorch is the solution.

7/24/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

225 downloads

InteractiveChat PacketEvents

Optional module integrating InteractiveChat with PacketEvents.

2/15/2026

librarybukkitfoliapaper

224 downloads

Scoreboard pay

Pay by scoreboard 1.18+ Paper Spigot Bukkit

10/30/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementtechnologybukkitfoliapaper

224 downloads

KillSpawnEgg

Killing an entity provides spawn-egg if possible

9/14/2024

adventureeconomygame-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

224 downloads

NoJumbBreakCrops

Very simple plugin wich prevent unpermitted players to break crops by jumping on them.

10/29/2023

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

224 downloads

SimpleBan

A Simple Minecraft Ban Plugin.

11/14/2025

managementsocialutilitypaperspigot

224 downloads

Compass Сoordinates

A compass for hiding coordinates in f3 and displaying coordinates in f3 and the action bar when the compass is taken

1/15/2026

adventuretechnologyutilitybukkitpaperspigot

224 downloads

ReportsPlus

This is a simple report system for your Minecraft Server!

9/10/2024

utilitybukkitpaperspigot

224 downloads

Limited Life

A Minecraft plugin that adds a limited life system to your server, creating a more challenging and intense gameplay experience.

6/15/2025

adventuremanagementsocialpaperpurpurspigot

223 downloads

QuickPlant

Right click to harvest crops and automatically replant them!

4/24/2024

foodgame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperspigot

223 downloads

PalProtector

This simple plugin makes sure your tamed wolves don't get hurt from falls and also stops you from accidentally hurting your furry friend.

10/21/2023

mobsutilitypaperspigot

223 downloads

PlayerRewards

A simple and easy-to-use player rewards plugin

8/15/2025

economygame-mechanicsutilitybukkitfoliapaper

223 downloads

Freedom's Border

Freedom's Border is a Minecraft plugin that allows you to control the world border with ease. It includes a dynamic feature to automatically expand the world border after a configurable amount of time, encouraging exploration and adventure.

12/31/2024

game-mechanicsworldgenpaperpurpurspigot

223 downloads

PigGadgets

The coolest - pigg'iest plugin for gadgets

MaceControl puts the power in your hands to completely customize how maces work on your server! Tired of maces being too overpowered? This plugin lets you set limits on the total number of maces that can exist in your world.

2/9/2026

equipmentgame-mechanicsmanagementbukkitpaperspigot

222 downloads

LobbyItems

These are 3 lobby items/cosmetics. You can basically edit anything in the config about the looks of the plugin.

6/10/2025

decorationgame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

222 downloads

Cauthon Maintenance

A Lockdown/Maintenance Plugin For Your Server

AutoTreeChopPlus is a fork of the original AutoTreeChop plugin that lets your players chop entire trees by breaking just one log that also works for the nether.

9/22/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitybukkitfoliapaper

222 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.