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The Best Plugins for Your Minecraft Server

So you just purchased a server at MCServerHost. Awesome! But wait, you look a bit confused… Struggling to figure out which plugins your server actually needs!? With thousands of plugins available to choose from, it's easy to get overwhelmed. But don't worry; we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll walk you through a few essential plugins every Minecraft Server should have. These plugins will help you with security, performance, and features, making your server smooth, fun, and hassle-free.

EssentialX

This plugin is a must-have for any Minecraft Server, offering a great blend of administration commands, economies, kits, warps, and much more! It also includes features like teleportation, chat formatting, and a permission system, making the server management easier and far more efficient. With built-in AFK detection, custom join/quit essages, command cooldowns, and anti-griefing, it provides essential quality improvements for both players and server owners.

LuckPerms

It is a permission plugin that allows you to create ranks and assign specific permissions to players. For example, if you want to give moderators access to moderation commands and exclusive perks to server supporters, LuckPerms makes this very easy. With Luckperms, you can also add chat prefixes to certain ranks or users, making them stand out and giving your server a more organized feel.

You can also view our tutorial on how to set up ranks on your Minecraft Server using LuckPerms at https://www.mcserverhost.com/community/tutorials/how-to-set-up-ranks-on-your-minecraft-server-using-luckperms. It is very easy to understand and can help you create multiple ranks on your server.

GeyserMC

This plugin acts as a bridge between Java and Bedrock players, allowing Minecraft Bedrock Edition clients to join Minecraft Java Edition servers, allowing crossplay. If you’re looking to expand your player base and let players from the Bedrock edition of the game to join your server, this is a great choice!

You can also visit our tutorial on how to set up a Minecraft Java and Bedrock crossplay server at https://www.mcserverhost.com/community/tutorials/how-to-set-up-a-minecraft-java-and-bedrock-crossplay-server-with-mcserverhost. It doesn't require much experience and is easy to install on your server.

Word Guard

World Guard is a powerful plugin designed to protect and manage your server’s world. It allows you to create special protected zones, control who can build and interact, and set global rules like mob spawning, TNT explosions, and block interaction. No matter what kind of server you run, WorldGuard acts as a customizable security system, ensuring your world stays grief-free and runs smoothly.

Grief Prevention

Grief prevention is a must-have plugin to keep your server safe from unwanted destruction and theft. It allows players to claim lands, protect their builds from griefers, and ensures only they or those they trust can access or make changes to their claimed land. With simple in-game commands, players can manage who can have access to their land. This prevents issues like build destructions, thefts, and all sorts of griefings. GriefPrevention provides an automated, hassle-free way to keep your server fair, secure, and fun for everyone!

Jobs Reborn

Jobs Reborn is a fully customizable plugin that introduces a profession system where players can pick a job, gain experience, earn money, and level up as they work. It lets players earn in-game currency by doing jobs like mining, building, hunting, fishing, and crafting. If you want to reward players for their efforts or create an economy-driven server, Jobs Reborn is a must-have, as it adds a progression system that keeps the player base active and motivated.

Votifier (NuVotifier)

Votifier (NuVotifier) is a must-have plugin for any public Minecraft Server. It allows you to set up a fully customizable voting system where players can earn rewards for supporting your server by voting for your server on various voting websites. From first-time voter bonuses, daily streak rewards, milestone achievements, and even server-wide vote parties, it makes voting exciting and rewarding. It keeps players engaged while boosting your server’s ranking on Server lists. You can visit the below articles to set up voting rewards on your server.

How to Set Up Votifier (NuVotifier) on Your Minecraft Server - https://www.mcserverhost.com/community/tutorials/how-to-set-up-votifier-nuvotifier-on-your-minecraft-server

How to Reward Players for Voting for Your Minecraft Server - https://www.mcserverhost.com/community/tutorials/how-to-reward-players-for-voting-for-your-minecraft-server

ClearLagg

ClearLagg is an optimization plugin designed to improve the server’s performance by reducing lag. It helps manage entity count, mob spawning and removes unnecessary items that slow down your server. One of its main functions is clearing the dropped items after regular intervals. With a wide range of customizations available, you can configure its features to match your server needs. It also includes a diagnostic tool to help identify lag sources, making it an essential plugin for maintaining a stable, lag-free server.

You can install it on your server by visiting our tutorial on how to reduce lag on your Minecraft Server with ClearLagg at https://www.mcserverhost.com/community/tutorials/how-to-reduce-lag-on-your-minecraft-server-with-clearlagg.

ViaVersion, ViaRewind, and ViaBackwards

These are the must-have plugins for servers if you’re willing to open your server for multiple Minecraft versions. It allows players using newer Minecraft clients to connect to servers running older versions and vice versa. Installing these plugins on your Minecraft Server can keep your server accessible to a wider player base.

You can install these by visiting our tutorial at https://www.mcserverhost.com/community/tutorials/how-to-allow-multiple-versions-to-join-your-minecraft-server-with-viaversion.

Anti-Cheat

Anti-Cheat plugins help keep Minecraft servers fair by detecting and blocking hacks like flying, speed hacks, kill aura, x-ray, and many more. They keep an eye on player activities, preventing unfair advantages. With reliable anticheat, you can ensure a smooth experience for everyone on your server. Some of the known anti-cheat plugins include — FoxAddition, Grim, Themis, and many others.

Conclusion

That's it! With the right set of essential plugins, you can truly offer a smooth, fair, and enjoyable experience to your players. All these plugins are the foundation of a Minecraft Server. Choose the ones that fit your needs and take your server to the next level.

Similarly, if you are having any type of issue or problem with your server at MCServerHost you can always get in touch with us by joining our Discord server or writing us at support@MCServerHost.com.