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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HideME

A Simple, Free-To-Use Vanish Plugin for PaperMC

A comprehensive all-in-one SMP plugin for PvP balance, custom mechanics, and server management.

2/13/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

228 downloads

TetherVillagers

TetherVillagers – a lightweight Minecraft plugin that lets you leash villagers to keep them in place. Perfect for organizing villages and farms without letting villagers wander off.

10/14/2025

game-mechanicsmobstransportationbukkitpaperpurpur

228 downloads

Anti Ancient Debris Push

A plugin that prevents the piston from pushing Ancient Debris.

10/3/2025

game-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

228 downloads

Crumb Lobby

A lightweight and easy-to-configure lobby plugin with all essential features.

9/30/2025

managementsocialutilitypaper

228 downloads

No Shield Delay

this plugin blocks damage even if it doesn't display the shield animation

7/13/2025

paperspigot

228 downloads

Renk - Color Customization

A plugin for name color customization via hex codes or predefined colors.

2/12/2025

socialpaperpurpur

228 downloads

DiscordSRV-Player-Chat-Logs

Logged player commands & chats in their own Discord channel.

11/20/2024

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperspigot

228 downloads

CloudUtilities

A minecraft velocity and paper plugin with various player/admin utility commands and features

10/2/2024

managementutilitypapervelocity

228 downloads

Temporary OP

Grant players operator for a temporary amount of time.

UsefulTricks contains a pickup command that disables and enables the pickup of a player!

7/23/2024

game-mechanicsoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

228 downloads

UnderPressure

a realistic underwater experience by simulating the effects of water pressure on players as they dive deeper into the ocean.

8/9/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsbukkitpaperspigot

228 downloads

RandomItem

distributes random stacked items to players by time.

a report system made by fynnlukah

Automagic adds magic spells, machines, and gadgets to the game. Designed to enhance faction/nation PVP servers

1/8/2026

game-mechanicsmagictechnologyfoliapaperpurpur

227 downloads

P_Economia

Plugin Economia! Feito para seu servidor ter a melhor economia! com varias Moedas!, Economy Plugin! Made for your server to have the best economy! with multiple Currencies!

1/6/2026

adventureeconomygame-mechanicsbukkitpaperspigot

227 downloads

ItemName

Lets you change the name of a item with a simple command with custom colors, and formatting

10/20/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

227 downloads

LightItemremove

Effortlessly clean up dropped items with a sleek hologram countdown

8/7/2025

game-mechanicsoptimizationtechnologybukkitpaperpurpur

227 downloads

GlowingEntities

Makes all entities glow!

9/14/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsmagicbukkitpaperpurpur

227 downloads

BoomControl

Nerf or disable Crystal PvP and anchor damage on SMPs without fully banning them.

8/6/2025

game-mechanicsbukkitpaperspigot

227 downloads

Set TNT Minecart Damage

Adds a command to set the TNT Minecart damage.

Serverside plugin that automatically refills a survival players hotbar as they are building!

4/5/2025

utilitybukkitfoliapaper

227 downloads

Armed Armorstand

A plugin that allows to add arms to a armor stand.

Manage use of mob spawners in your server

7/10/2024

game-mechanicsmobsbukkitpaperspigot

227 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.