The original permission plugin maintained and updated by ElgarL
GroupManager is a plugin for Paper / Spigot servers, made by ElgarL. It supports Minecraft 1.8 – 1.21. It has been downloaded 639,218 times on SpigotMC. That puts it at #3 of the 203 admin and permission plugins listed here. 111 people rated it 4.5 out of 5. The last update came out on Apr 27, 2024.
How to install GroupManager
Make sure your server runs Paper and Spigot on Minecraft 1.8 – 1.21.
Download the .jar file from SpigotMC and put it in the plugins folder of your server.
Restart the server. Avoid /reload, many plugins do not handle it well.
Type /plugins in the console: GroupManager should be listed in green. Its config files are created in the plugins folder on the first start.
Compatibility
- Minecraft versions
- 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.13, 1.12, 1.8
- Runs on
- Paper, Spigot
- Edition
- Java
- Needs
- Nothing else
- Price
- Free
- Upkeep
- Actively updated (Oct 27, 2026)
GroupManager compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives
| Resource | Downloads | Rating | Versions | Last update | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GroupManagerthe one you looked at | 639K | 4.5 | 1.8 – 1.21 | Apr 27, 2024 | Free |
 Advanced BackupsHeatherWhite | 429K | – | 1.12 – 1.21 | Feb 2, 2025 | Free |
 DeluxeTagsHelpChat | 196K | 4.4 | 1.8 – 26.x | May 25, 2026 | Free |
 NoPluginsXanium | 180K | 4.5 | 1.13 – 26.x | May 25, 2026 | Free |
Questions
Does GroupManager work on Minecraft 26.x?
Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.21.
Is GroupManager free?
Yes. GroupManager is free to download from SpigotMC.
Which server software does GroupManager run on?
GroupManager runs on Paper and Spigot servers.
Is GroupManager still updated?
Yes. The last update came out in the past day.
What are the best alternatives to GroupManager?
The closest ones are Advanced Backups, DeluxeTags and NoPlugins. Compare all alternatives
Reviews
4.5 from 111 ratings on SpigotMC.
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