Running a Minecraft server with plugins can greatly enhance gameplay for both Survival and Creative players. Below is a list of highly recommended plugins organized by server type, with descriptions to help you choose what fits your world. ✔️
⛏️ Requirements
These plugins require your server to be running a Bukkit-compatible version such as:
- ✔️ Spigot
- ✔️ Paper (recommended for performance)
⚔️ Best Plugins for Survival Servers
- ➡️ EssentialsX – Core commands like /home, /spawn, /setwarp, and more
- ➡️ LuckPerms – Powerful permissions and group system
- ➡️ GriefPrevention – Prevents griefing by allowing land claims
- ➡️ Dynmap – Live map of your world viewable in a browser
- ➡️ mcMMO – Adds RPG-style leveling and abilities
- ➡️ ClearLag – Automatically removes lag-causing entities
???? Best Plugins for Creative Servers
- ➡️ WorldEdit – In-game tool for large-scale building and terrain editing
- ➡️ PlotSquared – Claimable building plots with permissions and boundaries
- ➡️ VoxelSniper – Advanced terraforming tool for builders
- ➡️ FastAsyncWorldEdit (FAWE) – Faster version of WorldEdit for large builds
- ➡️ BuilderUtilities – Quality-of-life tools for creative mode players
- ➡️ Multiverse-Core – Manage multiple worlds (Creative, Survival, etc.)
➕ Optional/Universal Plugins
These work great on both Creative and Survival servers:
- ✔️ Vault – Dependency for many economy and permissions plugins
- ✔️ DiscordSRV – Link in-game chat with your Discord server
- ✔️ BanManager – Manage bans across multiple servers
- ✔️ CoreProtect – Logs block edits and lets you roll back griefing
❗ Tips Before Installing Plugins
- ✔️ Always download plugins from trusted sources (e.g., SpigotMC, BukkitDev)
- ✔️ Match plugin versions with your server version
- ✔️ Restart the server after uploading new plugins
If you're not sure which plugins to use or how to install them, check our plugin installation guide or contact our support team. ✅
