Minecraft Server Plugins — Catalog
Plugins for Paper, Spigot and Purpur: permissions, land protection, economy, maps, NPCs and performance. Compare features, check compatibility and visit the developers’ official pages.
Plugin categories
Minecraft versions
Server plugins: 54
LuckPerms
Permissions & ranksGroups, player ranks and permission management on the server.
EssentialsX
AdministrationBasic commands, teleportation, homes and server management.
CoreProtect
Protection & rollbackLogs block changes and supports rollback of player actions.
WorldGuard
Land protectionRegion protection, configurable flags and player interaction controls.
SkinsRestorer
SkinsConfigure and restore player skins.
Citizens
NPCCreate and manage non-player characters on a Minecraft server.
spark
PerformanceProfile server performance and diagnose lag.
GriefPrevention
Land protectionProtect player builds using a plot management system.
WorldEdit
AdministrationEdit Minecraft worlds by selecting regions and changing large numbers of blocks.
Dynmap
World mapsInteractive Minecraft world map in a web browser.
BlueMap
World mapsA three-dimensional server world map in your browser.
Simple Voice Chat
Voice chatProximity-based voice chat between players.
DeluxeMenus
AdministrationCustomizable server menu interfaces.
ChestShop
EconomyPlayer shops using signs and chests.
SimpleClans
ClansClan management and member administration.
Chunky
PerformancePre-generates world chunks to reduce lag.
Grim Anticheat
Protection & rollbackAnti-cheat system for detecting suspicious player activity.
BetonQuest
QuestsQuests with conversations, conditions and story-driven scenarios.
Quests
QuestsCreate quests and rewards for players.
ViaVersion
Version compatibilityAllows clients using other Minecraft versions to connect.
ViaBackwards
Version compatibilityLets older Minecraft clients connect to newer servers.
PlaceholderAPI
AdministrationDisplay dynamic game data in menus, scoreboards and messages.
Geyser
Java & BedrockConnect Bedrock players to a Minecraft Java server.
Floodgate
Java & BedrockBedrock player authentication when used with Geyser.
TAB
AdministrationCustomize player lists, prefixes, scoreboards and name formatting.
ExcellentCrates
EconomyReward crates, keys and configurable prize tables.
Plan | Player Analytics
AdministrationPlayer activity and visit analytics through a web dashboard.
DiscordSRV
Voice chatConnects in-game chat with Discord channels and synchronizes server events.
Maintenance
AdministrationMaintenance mode with access controls during server downtime.
Multiverse-Core
AdministrationManage multiple worlds, their settings and travel between them.
FastAsyncWorldEdit
AdministrationLarge-scale block editing with queued and optimized operations.
MiniMOTD
AdministrationCustomize the server MOTD and icon shown in Minecraft lists.
Skript
AdministrationCreate scripted events, commands and gameplay logic without compiling a plugin.
InteractiveChat
Voice chatInteractive items, links and additional in-game chat features.
QuickShop-Hikari
EconomyChest-based shops for player-to-player trading.
VeinMiner
PerformanceMine an entire ore vein by breaking one block.
VaultUnlocked
EconomyModern Vault-compatible API bridge for economy and permissions.
Ultimate Teams
ClansPlayer teams and clans, including cross-server support.
ItemEdit
AdministrationEdit item names, descriptions and other in-game properties.
Advanced Portals
Portals & teleportationCreate portals with configurable access conditions and destinations.
SimpleClaimSystem
Land protectionConfigurable land claims and player territory protection.
squaremap
World mapsLightweight two-dimensional world map for a web browser.
DecentHolograms
HologramsText holograms with dynamic lines in Minecraft worlds.
GravesX
Graves & itemsGraves that preserve a player’s items after death.
Tebex
Donations & paymentsConnect a Tebex store to Minecraft, delivering purchases, subscriptions and ranks through server commands.
PayNow
Donations & paymentsOfficial PayNow store integration for automatically delivering purchased items, ranks and bundles on a server.
Tip4serv
Donations & paymentsA web store for selling ranks, keys, bundles and subscriptions, with purchases delivered through server commands.
YuPay
Donations & paymentsPayment plugin integrating Alipay and WeChat Pay, with donation management, promo codes and payment events.
DonatePay Integration
Donations & paymentsConnects DonatePay to Paper or Purpur, running configured commands and displaying messages after donations.
DonationAlertsAPI
Donations & paymentsConnects DonationAlerts to Paper or Purpur over WebSocket and exposes donation events for messages and commands.
WooStoreLink
Donations & paymentsConnects WordPress WooCommerce to a Minecraft server, automatically delivering commands and in-game items after payment.
Seyllo
Donations & paymentsIntegrates a server with a Seyllo store, including automatic order delivery, monitoring and dashboard management.
WERM
Donations & paymentsIntegrates the WERM storefront and wallet system, delivering purchases and confirming executed commands.
placeholderTebex
Donations & paymentsA Tebex and PlaceholderAPI add-on displaying donations, supporter rankings and funding goals in holograms and scoreboards. It does not process payments.
Which Minecraft plugins should you choose for your server?
BlockRadar helps you choose Minecraft plugins for Paper, Spigot, Purpur, and other supported server software. Plugins can manage permissions, protect builds, set up an economy, shops, and NPCs, create quests, or provide an interactive world map. Each listing includes a description, installation instructions, and a link to the original project.
Administration and permissions
To manage staff and player roles, consider LuckPerms. For commands and everyday features, try EssentialsX, and for customizable menus use DeluxeMenus.
Building protection and security
Start with WorldGuard or GriefPrevention. For action history and rollbacks, consider CoreProtect. Check compatibility and dependencies for each release.
Economy, maps, and adventures
ChestShop helps set up shops, BlueMap and Dynmap display the Minecraft world, while Citizens and BetonQuest provide NPC and quest tools.
Choose by Minecraft version
Compatibility depends on server software, Java, and the particular plugin release. Browse 1.21.11, 1.20.1 and 1.16.5. Collections without confirmed compatible releases are excluded from search indexing.
Statistics and trust
Listings show available Modrinth data such as downloads, followers, and the last update date. Outbound visits from BlockRadar are tracked separately. Trust scores are not calculated with insufficient data and do not replace file safety checks.
Minecraft plugins FAQ
What are Minecraft plugins and what do they do?
Plugins add server features such as commands, permissions, land protection, economy, NPCs, quests, and other game mechanics. Choose them for your server's needs rather than popularity alone.
How do I install a plugin on a Minecraft server?
Check your server software and supported Minecraft version. Download the correct JAR from the developer's official page, place it in the plugins directory, restart the server, then configure settings and permissions. Back up your server first.
Which Minecraft server software supports plugins?
Many plugins target Paper, Spigot, Bukkit, or Purpur, but compatibility depends on the specific release. A vanilla server does not support standard Paper plugins without changing its server software.
How do I choose plugins for Minecraft 1.21.11 or 1.20.1?
Open the version-specific collection and check the original project's supported Minecraft versions, platforms, and required dependencies. Support for one Minecraft version does not guarantee support for another.
How do I update plugins and track releases?
Check the developer's latest updates and Versions or Releases pages on Modrinth, Hangar, or SpigotMC. Back up configuration and databases before upgrading, update dependencies, and review startup logs.
Why won't a Minecraft plugin start?
Common causes include incompatible server software, an unsupported Java version, missing dependencies, conflicts with other plugins, or configuration errors. Check the server logs and the reported error.
How are server plugins different from mods?
Plugins extend compatible Minecraft server software and usually need no client installation. Mods use loaders such as Fabric, Forge, or NeoForge, can change game content, and sometimes must be installed by every player.
How do I protect my Minecraft server from griefing?
Consider WorldGuard or GriefPrevention for region protection, CoreProtect for logging and rollback, and LuckPerms for access control. Permissions and backups are just as important as installing a plugin.
Can I use several plugins together?
Yes, provided they are compatible with your server software and each other. Check dependencies and overlapping features first; install plugins one at a time and test on a separate server copy.
Can I download plugins directly from BlockRadar?
BlockRadar provides overviews, instructions, and popularity information, then links to developers' official download pages. Outbound clicks are not the same as verified downloads.
Looking for client-side changes to visuals, crafting or gameplay? Browse the Minecraft mods catalog.