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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RtpQueue Advance

A powerful Minecraft plugin for random teleportation with queue-based matchmaking. Players can join a queue and wait for opponents before being teleported together to a random location.

12/14/2025

managementpaperpurpurspigot

201 downloads

ServerMedia

A plugin which tells your players your media channels

12/9/2025

optimizationsocialutilitybukkitpaperspigot

201 downloads

ServerRewards

🏆 ServerRewards - A comprehensive Minecraft plugin that rewards players for combat, mining, and building activities with an in-game shop system, milestone rewards, and economy integration to boost engagement and retention.

9/21/2025

economygame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

201 downloads

SimpleMoney

SimpleMoney is a minimalist Minecraft money plugin with just two commands: /balance to view your balance and /balancereset to fix null errors. Clean, fast, and no bloat.

6/15/2025

economygame-mechanicsstoragebukkitpaper

201 downloads

FishAnything

A fishing rod that can catch everything!

Mangrove propagules drop regardless of growth stage

1/17/2023

game-mechanicsutilityworldgenpaperpurpur

201 downloads

TridentEnhanced

Replace Trident Projectile with custom model!

2/17/2026

equipmentgame-mechanicsutilitypaperspigot

200 downloads

AntiGrifer

Anti-grief system with trusted player feature for Minecraft Paper servers

2/13/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementsocialbukkitpaperpurpur

200 downloads

AdminToolbox

Effective Minecraft moderation tools designed to prevent cheating.

2/5/2026

utilityfoliapaperpurpur

200 downloads

PrivateShulkers

Shulker Plugin for locking/private player himself.

1/28/2024

game-mechanicsmanagementstoragebukkitpaper

200 downloads

The Endex

The Endex is a Minecraft plugin that turns resources into a dynamic stock market driven by player supply and demand.

1/7/2026

economygame-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

200 downloads

Voltrox Manhunt

A simple, easy to use manhunt plugin for versions 1.16.5 to 1.21.11

12/19/2025

game-mechanicsminigamesocialpaperspigot

200 downloads

GainExpDisplay

Displays XP gain and Mending repair progress directly in your actionbar.

3D GriefPrevention-style plugin with FAWE support for advanced claim management

10/24/2025

game-mechanicsutilitypaperpurpur

200 downloads

MultiChat

World specific chat renderer

8/8/2025

socialtechnologyutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

200 downloads

Karta PlayerContract

Karta PlayerContract is a Minecraft plugin that enhances player interaction by creating a formalized system of contracts, tasks, and reputation. It allows players to post jobs for others to complete, fostering a dynamic and player-driven economy.

8/25/2025

economygame-mechanicspaperpurpurspigot

200 downloads

BookGUI

A simple plugin for opening gui books to players

3/9/2025

utilitypaperpurpur

200 downloads

Animator - Animated Placeholders

Create custom animated placeholders that you can use anywhere.

12/21/2024

managementutilitybukkitpaperspigot

200 downloads

GenManHunt

ManHunt game plugin with more special functions

A Minecraft plugin for managing LuckPerms permissions attached to MMOProfiles' UUIDs, with live Bukkit attachments.

This is a simple plugin that lets you use / lobby, /hub, or /spawn to send players to your lobby server. You can even set up multiple lobbies in the config for it to choose from!

12/10/2025

managementtransportationutilityvelocity

199 downloads

ModerationX

Advanced moderation plugin with GUI for Minecraft servers

11/5/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

199 downloads

BS Announcement

Announce System created by DuckyRuby55! Join my Discord for more Updates!

10/15/2025

socialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

199 downloads

Lightning sword

Hey, I'm qzwars just started learning how to make plugins. This is my first one you can use /op and then /lightningsword which gives you a netherite sword you can right click and if an entity or block is in your view it strikes it excluding the dragon!

10/7/2025

equipmentmagicutilitypaperpurpurspigot

199 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.