A simple, lightweight, intuitive NPC plugin.
CustomNPCs is a plugin for Paper / Spigot servers, made by Synk_. It supports Minecraft 1.20 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 61,479 times on Modrinth. That puts it at #39 of the 75 cosmetic and display plugins listed here. The last update came out on Aug 29, 2026.
How to install CustomNPCs
Make sure your server runs Paper and Spigot on Minecraft 1.20 – 26.x.
Download the .jar file from Modrinth 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: CustomNPCs should be listed in green. Its config files are created in the plugins folder on the first start.
Compatibility
- Minecraft versions
- 26.x, 1.21, 1.20
- Runs on
- Paper, Spigot
- Edition
- Java
- Needs
- Nothing else
- License
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Upkeep
- Actively updated (Nov 3, 2026)
CustomNPCs compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives
| Resource | Downloads | Rating | Versions | Last update | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CustomNPCsthe one you looked at | 61K | – | 1.20 – 26.x | Aug 29, 2026 | Free |
 FancyNpcsOliver | 512K | – | 1.19 – 26.x | 2 days ago | Free |
 squaremapjpenilla | 197K | – | 1.19 – 26.x | 17 days ago | Free |
 THologramssstoppergaming | 70 | – | 1.21 – 26.x | 27 days ago | Free |
Questions
Does CustomNPCs work on Minecraft 26.x?
Yes. CustomNPCs supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20.
Is CustomNPCs free?
Yes. CustomNPCs is free to download from Modrinth.
Which server software does CustomNPCs run on?
CustomNPCs runs on Paper and Spigot servers.
Is CustomNPCs still updated?
Yes. The last update came out in the past day.
What are the best alternatives to CustomNPCs?
The closest ones are FancyNpcs, squaremap and THolograms. Compare all alternatives
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