Plugins for Minecraft Java 26.2 Paper
466 itemsPlugins: list
Let Me Despawn
Improves performance by tweaking mob despawn rules. Say bye to pesky unintentional persistent mobs.On a server
Chunky
Pre-generates chunks, quickly and efficientlyOn a server
VeinMiner Enchantment
Veinminer Addon - Adds vineminer enchantment to enchanting tables. Only tools with the enchantment can veinmineOn a server
JourneyMap
Real-time map used for mapping in-game or your browser as you explore.On a server
WorldEdit
A Minecraft Map Editor... that runs in-game! With selections, schematics, copy and paste, brushes, and scripting. Use it in creative, or use it temporarily in survival.On a server
Emotecraft
Create your own emotes in Minecraft.On a server
Plasmo Voice
A proximity voice chat mod with audio positioning and lots of featuresOn a server
CalcMod
A calculator in your chat with shortcuts designed for MinecraftOn a server
ViaVersion
Allow newer Java Edition clients to connect to older servers.On a server
PatPat [Mod & Plugin]
Allows you to pat ANY loved and unloved living mobs in Minecraft!On a server
ViaBackwards
Allow older Java Edition clients to connect to newer servers.On a server
SkinsRestorer
🎨 Ability to restore/change skins on servers! (Offline and Online Mode)On a server
Geyser
A bridge/proxy allowing you to connect to Minecraft: Java Edition servers with Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.On a server
TAB
An all-in-one solution that worksOn a server
VoxelMap-Updated
Minimap and Worldmap. Have an overview of your surroundings, or view the entire world. Create waypoints.On a server
WorldGuard
WorldGuard lets you and players guard areas of land against griefers and undesirables as well as tweak and disable various gameplay features of Minecraft.On a server
Multiverse-Core
The Bukkit World Management Plugin.On a server
PacketEvents
PacketEvents is a protocol library tailored to Minecraft Java Edition, designed to facilitate the processing and transmission of packets.On a server
Grim Anticheat
Fully async, multithreaded, predictive, open source, 3.01 reach, 1.005 timer, 0.01% speed, 99.99% antikb, "bypassable" 1.8-1.21 anticheatOn a server
Orbital Strike Cannon
This datapack/mod/plugin adds an Orbital Strike Cannon like wemmbu!On a server
Click Villagers
Click to pick up villagers, reset their trades, change their biomes, claim them and much more!On a server
ViaBackwards
Allow Java Edition clients with older versions to connect to your Minecraft serverOn a server
ViaRewind
ViaVersion addon to allow 1.8.x and 1.7.x clients on newer server versions.On a serverFAQ
How is a plugin different from a mod?
A plugin runs only on the server and requires nothing from players: the client stays vanilla. A mod has to be installed by everyone, and it changes the game itself.
Where do I put a plugin?
Put the .jar file in the plugins folder on the server, then restart the server. The plugin will create its config on first launch.
Will a Spigot plugin work on Paper?
Usually yes: Paper and Purpur are built on Spigot and are compatible with its plugins. The reverse isn't true — a plugin that uses Paper features won't work on plain Spigot.
How do I install a plugin on Aternos?
On Aternos, plugins can only be installed from the built-in list in the “Plugins” section of the panel. You can't upload your own .jar file, so paid and rare plugins can't be installed on Aternos. If the plugin you need isn't on the list, you need hosting with access to the plugins folder: put the file there and restart the server.
Which plugins should I install on a server first?
People usually start with four: EssentialsX (homes, warps, kits, teleport), LuckPerms (groups and permissions), WorldGuard together with WorldEdit (spawn and region protection) and ViaVersion (joining from other game versions). For a server with nickname login, add AuthMe for passwords and SkinsRestorer for skins.
Which plugins should I install on a server for playing with friends?
A small server for friends needs just a few: EssentialsX (home, teleport to a friend, warps), CoreProtect (rolling back griefing and finding who broke a block) and Simple Voice Chat for voice chat, which needs the mod of the same name on players' side. Permissions and region protection are usually unnecessary on such a server.
How do I install a plugin on Paper?
Download the plugin file for your Paper version, put the .jar into the plugins folder and restart the server — the /plugins command will list it. On Millida Hosting the On a server button on the plugin page does the same.
Plugins for Minecraft Java 26.2 Paper
Plugins for Minecraft 26.2 Paper: 466 items in the Plugins section. Compatibility is checked against the files, not the description: only items with a build for exactly these conditions stay in the list.
Plugins handle almost everything behind the scenes on a server: ranks and permissions, land protection, economy and shops, anti-cheat, map rotation, menus and voting. You install them by copying the .jar file into the plugins folder and restarting the server; most create their own config on first launch, which is what you then edit. The card lists supported cores and game versions, the author and license, and all releases are gathered on one page — you can update the plugin right from there.