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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NoAutoPickup

Disables picking-up items on the ground automatically and decide when to.

10/31/2024

game-mechanicspaperpurpurspigot

177 downloads

InfiniteLavaSource

Allows lava to form new lava-sources

11/3/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsmagicbukkitpaperpurpur

177 downloads

Slack Integration

open-source Slack bridge plugin for minecraft server

9/11/2023

socialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

177 downloads

Vanilla Clans

Vanilla Clans is a plugin for basic clan-related commands.

1/25/2026

socialbukkitpaperspigot

176 downloads

Block Shuffle

Dream inspired minecraft block shuffle game

12/30/2025

minigamebukkitpaperspigot

176 downloads

ArenaMaker

Create PvP arenas for 1v1 duels and wave survival with ELO ranking, wagers, kits, and leaderboards.

12/2/2025

economygame-mechanicsminigamebukkitpaperspigot

176 downloads

MultiMessageBridge

Plugin that connects minecraft, discord, telegram and other messangers in one place

9/13/2025

librarysocialutilitypaperpurpurspigot

176 downloads

Leashable Fences

Leashable Fences is a plugin designed for building and allows the player to leash fences together.

5/16/2025

decorationbukkitpaperpurpur

176 downloads

MOTiVate

The best plugin for managing your MOTD.

2/7/2025

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

176 downloads

QuadWars

Host a competition between four teams, divided into the quadrants of the world.

6/26/2024

managementminigameutilitypaperpurpur

176 downloads

HyperPortalBreaking

Destroy end portal frames in survival.

1/3/2024

adventuregame-mechanicstransportationbukkitpaperpurpur

176 downloads

EnderDragonDropsEyltra

Makes the ender dragon drop an elytra.

ResourcefulBeesLike adding customizable bees for resource gathering, breeding hybrids, and upgradable hives.

8/26/2024

adventuregame-mechanicsmobsfoliapaperspigot

176 downloads

ConnectMe

Create a bridge between minecraft, discord and even telegram!

1/26/2026

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

175 downloads

FlyingBounties

Player Bounty Plugin with Vault & GUI

1/21/2026

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperspigot

175 downloads

SkRedis

SkRedis is a Skript addon that allows you to interact with pubsub and to store data in your Redis database.

1/15/2026

librarymanagementutilitypaperpurpur

175 downloads

H2Oh!

A Minecraft plugin that adds a thirst mechanic to the game.

1/11/2026

adventurefoodgame-mechanicspaperspigot

175 downloads

🕑Waiting Screen🕒

Player Waiting Screen Plugin

12/21/2025

decorationminigameutilitybukkitpaperspigot

175 downloads

Origins999

Origins999 is a custom Minecraft Spigot/Paper/Purpur plugin that introduces unique origins for players, each with special abilities, buffs, and debuffs. Players can choose an origin, form groups with others of the same origin, and complete quests

11/20/2025

game-mechanicsmagicmobsbukkitpaperpurpur

175 downloads

AutoMessages999

AutoMessages999 is a powerful and fully customizable Bukkit plugin that automatically sends dynamic, placeholder-rich messages to players at configurable intervals and when they join the server.

11/5/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsmanagementbukkitpaperpurpur

175 downloads

GrokChat

Integrates Grok AI into server chat with @mentions, auto-response, and contextual awareness

11/2/2025

cursedsocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

175 downloads

Dynamic Market

A Minecraft plugin that adds a Dynamic Market

HomeGUI is a plugin that lets players easily create, manage, and access their homes through a graphical user interface. It features customizable sounds, particles, titles, and messages to provide a more user-friendly experience.

Plugin that allows piercing and multishot on a crossbow

8/22/2025

equipmentgame-mechanicsbukkitpaperpurpur

175 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.