ViaRewind
by EnZaXDon SpigotMC
ViaVersion addon to allow 1.8.x and 1.7.x clients on newer server versions.
Plugins1.8 – 1.20Paper / Spigot
Free1.3M downloads4.6Updated Dec 6, 2024
The top 10 compared
| # | Resource | Downloads | Rating | Versions | Last update | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ViaRewindEnZaXD | 1.3M | 4.6 | 1.8 – 1.20 | Dec 6, 2024 | Free |
| 2 |  Common Networkmysticdrew | 4.4M | – | 1.16 – 26.x | 29 days ago | Free |
| 3 |  FastAsyncWorldEditIntellectualSites | 1.4M | 4.0 | 1.8 – 26.x | 10 days ago | Free |
| 4 |  AdvancedBanLeoko | 823K | 4.3 | 1.8 – 1.21 | Oct 27, 2020 | Free |
| 5 |  ProxyCheckNotLXRTT | 150K | 5.0 | 1.12 – 1.20 | Dec 31, 2023 | Free |
| 6 |  Enchants SquaredAthlaeos | 188K | 4.6 | 1.16 – 26.x | Jun 18, 2026 | Free |
| 7 |  UltimateAutoRestartNorska | 182K | 4.6 | 1.8 – 26.x | May 23, 2026 | Free |
| 8 |  VentureChatAust1n46 | 178K | 4.5 | 1.8 – 1.21 | Aug 20, 2025 | Free |
| 9 |  Server RedirectKaiKikuchi | 705K | – | 1.8 – 1.21 | Aug 28, 2024 | Free |
| 10 |  PacketEvents APIretrooper | 135K | 4.0 | 1.8 – 1.21 | 25 days ago | Free |
Common Network
by mysticdrewon Modrinth
Forge and Fabric Unified Networking Solution
Plugins1.16 – 26.xPaper / Spigot
Free4.4M downloadsUpdated 29 days ago
FastAsyncWorldEdit
by IntellectualSiteson SpigotMC
Blazingly fast world manipulation for builders, large networks and developers.
Plugins1.8 – 26.xPaper / Spigot
Free1.4M downloads4.0Updated 10 days ago
AdvancedBan
by Leokoon SpigotMC
AdvancedBan is a ban plugin for single servers and server networks with a great looking ban message
Plugins1.8 – 1.21Paper / Spigot
Free823K downloads4.3Updated Oct 27, 2020
ProxyCheck
by NotLXRTTon SpigotMC
AntiVPN plugin that doesn't let the user know hes being restricted
Plugins1.12 – 1.20Paper / Spigot
Free150K downloads5.0Updated Dec 31, 2023
Enchants Squared
by Athlaeoson SpigotMC
50+ Highly customizable vanilla-like enchantments. w/ WorldGuard, Geyser, & Jobs compatibility
Plugins1.16 – 26.xPaper / Spigot
Free188K downloads4.6Updated Jun 18, 2026
UltimateAutoRestart
by Norskaon SpigotMC
[Supports Velocity & Bungee commands] The most powerful and versatile autorestart plugin available.
Plugins1.8 – 26.xPaper / Spigot
Free182K downloads4.6Updated May 23, 2026
VentureChat
by Aust1n46on SpigotMC
#1 Channels Chat plugin! Spigot + Bungee. Supports PlaceholderAPI + JSON formatting. New Hex Colors!
Plugins1.8 – 1.21Paper / Spigot
Free178K downloads4.5Updated Aug 20, 2025
Server Redirect
by KaiKikuchion Modrinth
This mod provides a lightweight way for servers to transfer players to another server address, without the use of a proxy server.
Plugins1.8 – 1.21Paper / Spigot
Free705K downloadsUpdated Aug 28, 2024
PacketEvents API
by retrooperon SpigotMC
A powerful networking library for Minecraft packet processing and manipulation.
Plugins1.8 – 1.21Paper / Spigot
Free135K downloads4.0Updated 25 days ago
Floodgate
by GeyserMCon Hangar
Hybrid mode plugin to allow for connections from Geyser to join online mode servers.
Plugins1.8 – 26.xPaper / Spigot
Free71K downloadsUpdated Mar 19, 2023
AuthMeVelocity
by 4drian3don Hangar
AuthMeReloaded support for Velocity
Plugins1.8 – 1.21Paper / Spigot
Free4,391 downloadsUpdated Aug 21, 2025
CleanPing
by frafolon Hangar
CleanPing is an advanced /ping plugin, compatible with Spigot, Paper, Folia, BungeeCord and Velocity (with Redis).
Plugins1.8 – 1.21Paper / Spigot
Free3,430 downloadsUpdated May 21, 2023
mlsac
by SoMax1softon Hangar
neural-network anticheat for combat: catches KillAura, aim assist, triggerbot and reach that rule-based checks miss.
Plugins1.16 – 26.xPaper / Spigot
Free8 downloadsUpdated 7 days ago
ViaVersion
by Redux
Lets newer game versions join your server
Plugins1.8 – 1.21Paper / Spigot
Free0 downloadsUpdated 2 days ago
PaperGuard
by LucasTHCRon Hangar
Signed, replay-proof IP forwarding. Lets players join your Paper server only through your proxy.
Plugins1.12 – 26.xPaper / Spigot
Free0 downloadsUpdated 7 days ago
How this list is made: plugins are ordered by their downloads here and on the site they come from, with a small boost for good ratings. The numbers update every day.