Plugins for Minecraft Java — page 153
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PAPIProxyBridge
A bridge library plugin for using PlaceholderAPI on proxy serversOn a server
AxTrade
A lightweight but feature rich & multi-currency trade plugin with a simple configuration.On a server
CraftBook
Create magically extending bridges, compact Redstone circuits, complex Minecart mechanics, and much moreOn a server
AxRewards
The Ultimate and Lightweight Daily / Weekly Reward PluginOn a server
Gringotts
Gringotts is an item-based economy plugin for the Bukkit Minecraft server platform.On a server
Bookshelf
Store Books in bookshelves with effect and sounds, with support for multiple other plugins!On a server
SingleSleeper
SingleSleeper is a Minecraft plugin that enables single-player sleeping, fully compatible with the Folia server core.On a server
TownyMenus
An easy-to-use and accessible way for players to use Towny commands.On a server
akropolis
A Modern Lobby & Hub Core Solution for Your Network. Based on DeluxeHub by ItsLewizzz.On a server
SkyBlock-BSkyBlock
Classic SkyBlock survival for multiplayer servers. Start on a floating island with limited resources and build!On a server
NameColor
Allows changing player's name colors with RGB supportOn a server
Miniaturise
Create miniatures of your builds and use block displays with easeOn a server
Movecraft
Design, construct, battle, and conquer using crafts composed of Minecraft blocksOn a server
timberella
Tree capitator / cutting / felling, leaves decay and replanting abilities. Completely configurable.On a server
SimpleLifesteal
Plugin that provides a simple lifesteal mechanic where players gain hearts for killing others and lose hearts upon deathOn a server
voicechat-interaction-paper
Third-party Paper port of henkelmax's voicechat-interaction serverside Fabric modOn a server
Networks
Redstone-Free Automatic Storage Systems, Vanilla-integratedOn a server
SeasonsPlus
Add temperature and seasons to your world.On a server
BedrockPlayerSupport
Make it easier for bedrock player to use other pluginsOn a server
Tweaks
An Essentials-like, must have command collection for your minecraft serverOn a server
BattleLock
A simple Paper plugin that prevents combat logging and command use during PvP.On a server
MiniBlocks
Add survival-friendly mini blocks to Minecraft!On a server
ajLeaderboards
Create leaderboards for almost anything!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
A plugin is installed on the server, not by the player, and that's the whole difference from a mod: the client stays plain vanilla, and you can join the server without downloading a single file. Plugins run on server cores — Paper, Spigot, Bukkit, Purpur, Folia — while Velocity and BungeeCord are used for proxies between servers. The core matters as much as the version: a Paper plugin will almost always run on Purpur, but a Velocity plugin won't start on a regular server at all.
The useful minimum for a server is almost always the same: EssentialsX for basic commands, LuckPerms for permissions, WorldGuard together with WorldEdit for region protection and CoreProtect to roll back griefing. Servers with nickname login add AuthMe and SkinsRestorer, servers for friends add Simple Voice Chat. On Millida Hosting a free plugin from the catalog goes onto the server with the On a server button on its page, no manual .jar upload.
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.