THE BEST PLUGINS FOR YOUR MINECRAFT SERVER
- HolyHosting
- Oct 8
- 3 min read
Hi there! In this article, we’re going to show you the best plugins for your Minecraft server! You can find the best Minecraft plugins on the official Spigot website. [https://spigotmc.org]. Remember to check that the plugins you’re downloading are compatible with the Minecraft .jar version you’re using.
Here’s a list of the most popular ones (most of them are free!)
- Essentials FOR FREE! (This plugin lets you create kits, customize the chat, set warps, spawns, punish players, and use commands like fly, tpa, tp, home, spawn, ban, mute, seen, jail, vanish, and many more.) https://essentialsx.net/

- Skript FOR FREE! (This plugin is a bit tricky to use at first, but once you get the hang of it, nothing can stop you. Skript is a plugin that lets you create simple or complex “plugins” using a very easy-to-learn programming language, which you can pick up just by reading forums!) https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/skript.114544/

- LuckPerms FOR FREE! (The simplest permissions plugin, allowing you to create ranks, change their prefixes, and add permissions either through the configuration or directly from the console.) https://luckperms.net/

- FeatherBoard PAID (Professional ScoreBoard with over 800 variables) https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/featherboard.2691/

- LiteBans FOR FREE!
(This amazing plugin lets you punish players, customize the ban screen, mute players and IPs, ban by IP, edit punishment formats, and works with both BungeeCord and Spigot/Bukkit) https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/litebans.3715/

- Shopkeeper FOR FREE! (This plugin allows you to edit villager trades, supports items with unusual enchantments, items with custom names, and items with modified data.) https://www.spigotmc.org/threads/shopkeepers.447969/

- NameTagEdit FOR FREE! (This plugin changes the TAB list tags based on ranks. Using it adds a special touch to your server.) https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/nametagedit.3836/

- MultiverseCore FOR FREE! (This popular plugin allows you to import, delete, and create worlds within your server.) https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/multiverse-core.390/

- HolographicDisplays FOR FREE! (It lets you create holograms where you can display server information, links, and supports variables.) https://dev.bukkit.org/projects/holographic-displays

- MenuReport FOR FREE! (This plugin allows you to receive user reports and is built with a customizable GUI/MENU to make everything easier.) https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/menureport-gui-report-customizable-free.38682/

- LeaderHeads PAID (This plugin lets you create TOPS on your server, such as top kills, deaths, money, playtime, distance walked, mobs killed, and many more.) https://nullforums.net/resources/leaderheads.106/

- ClearLag FOR FREE! (Essential plugin to prevent dropped items on your server from causing lag, automatically removing them after a set time.) https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/bukkit-plugins/clearlagg

- ProtectionStones FOR FREE! (Allows users to protect their houses built in the Survival world.) https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/protectionstones-updated-for-1-20-6.61797/

- WorldEdit FOR FREE! (This very popular plugin lets you create your warps faster and also allows you to copy, paste, and move builds.) https://dev.bukkit.org/projects/worldedit

- WorldGuard FOR FREE! (This plugin helps you protect areas, disable commands, control PvP, prevent griefing, and offers many more options.) https://dev.bukkit.org/projects/worldguard

- ViaVersion FOR FREE! (This plugin makes your server compatible from version 1.8 to 1.19—just install it, and you’re good to go.) https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/viaversion.19254/

- Vault FOR FREE! (A very essential and necessary economy plugin for your server.) https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/vault.34315/

- SkinRestorer FOR FREE! (This plugin, if your server is NON-PREMIUM, allows premium users to have their skins and lets non-premium users set a skin as well.) https://skinsrestorer.net/

- CombatLog FOR FREE! (This plugin causes players who disconnect during PvP to die and lose their items, preventing combat logging and ensuring fair PvP for the winner.) https://dev.bukkit.org/projects/combatlog

- ChestShop FOR FREE! (This plugin allows you to create sign-based shops and also lets users set up their own shops.) https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/chestshop.114417/

- AuctionHouse FOR FREE! (Allows users to create auctions so others can buy the auctioned items.) https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/auction-house-the-ultimate-auction-house.60325/

- LiteAnnouncer FOR FREE! (It lets you create announcements that repeat every X amount of time, where you can include your store link, notices, or anything you want.) https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/liteannouncer-bungeeautomessage.23918/

Conclusion
With just a few simple steps, you can protect your valuable inventory and experience points in Minecraft—whether you're playing solo or with friends.We hope you found this guide helpful! 🚀 If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the HolyHosting Discord or reach out to our support team.
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