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HeadDatabase

Database with thousands of custom heads.

PluginsFree1.8 – 26.x
by GoodrichDev · listed from Hangar
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Direct download from Hangar · 423 downloads

What it does

HeadDatabase is a plugin for Paper / Spigot servers, made by GoodrichDev. Database with thousands of custom heads.

It supports Minecraft 1.8 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 423 times on Hangar. The last update came out on Sep 4, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.191.181.171.161.131.121.8

Release history

HeadDatabase has had 5 releases on Hangar since Mar 11, 2026. 5 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 6.1.1, released on Sep 4, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.20 – 26.2. It runs on Paper. The download is 391 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
6.1.1Sep 4, 20261.20 – 26.2Release
6.1.0Aug 23, 20261.15.2 – 26.2Release
6.0.3Aug 17, 20261.15.2 – 26.2Release
6.0.2Aug 15, 20261.18 – 26.2Release
6.0.0Mar 11, 20261.21 – 1.21.11Release
Description from the author on Hangar

Features

  • Massive Head Library

Browse thousands of player heads, from popular themes to custom community submissions.

  • Lightweight API

Decoupled headdb-api module keeps your plugin lean—no extra dependencies at runtime.

  • Async Loading

The database loads on a background thread.

  • Flexible Querying

Search by name, ID,category, or tags.

Using the API

  1. Adding the Dependency

HeadDB publishes its API module via our own Nexus Maven Repo.

Maven

bitworks-repo
nexus.tinydc.net/repository/maven-releases/

com.bitworksmc
headdb-api
VERSION

Gradle

repositories {
mavenCentral()
maven { url 'nexus.tinydc.net/repository/maven-releases/'; }
}

dependencies {
implementation "com.bitworksmc:headdb-api:VERSION"
}

Written by GoodrichDev. Read it with pictures on Hangar.

How to install HeadDatabase

  1. Make sure your server runs Paper and Spigot on Minecraft 1.8 – 26.x.

  2. Download the .jar file from Hangar and put it in the plugins folder of your server.

  3. Restart the server. Avoid /reload, many plugins do not handle it well.

  4. Type /plugins in the console: HeadDatabase should be listed in green. Its config files are created in the plugins folder on the first start.

Full guide: How to install plugins on a Minecraft server

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
26.x, 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
License
GPL
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 12, 2026)

HeadDatabase compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

ResourceDownloadsRatingVersionsLast updatePrice
HeadDatabasethe one you looked at423–1.8 – 26.xSep 4, 2026Free
HeadDBSilent787–1.19 – 26.x26 days agoFree
SkullsKiranHart179K4.71.16 – 26.xSep 28, 2026Free
Custom HeadsLikeWhat185K4.71.8 – 1.20Oct 14, 2023Free

Questions

Does HeadDatabase work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. HeadDatabase supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.13, 1.12, 1.8.

Is HeadDatabase free?

Yes. HeadDatabase is free to download from Hangar.

Which server software does HeadDatabase run on?

HeadDatabase runs on Paper and Spigot servers.

Is HeadDatabase still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to HeadDatabase?

The closest ones are HeadDB, Skulls and Custom Heads. Compare all alternatives

Alternatives to HeadDatabase

SkullsPlugins · 1.16 – 26.x

Skulls is a collection of 100k+ custom textured Minecraft heads. A free alternative to Head Database

Free179,423 downloads
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