Recommended Plugin Lists for Minecraft Survival/Creative Servers
Essential plugin recommendations for different server types using HostByte’s Game Panel. ⛏️⚙️ Essential Plugins (All Servers)
These plugins are recommended for all server types:- ✔️ WorldGuard - Region protection and management
- ✔️ WorldEdit - World editing tools
- ✔️ EssentialsX - Essential commands and features
- ✔️ LuckPerms - Advanced permission management
- ✔️ Vault - Economy API and integration
- ✔️ CoreProtect - Rollback, logging, and inspection
⚙️ Survival Server Plugins
Additional plugins for survival servers:⚙️ Protection & Security
- ✔️ GriefPrevention - Land claiming and protection
- ✔️ LocketteX - Chest and door locking
- ✔️ WorldBorder - World border management
⚙️ Economy & Trading
- ✔️ Shopkeepers - NPC shop system
- ✔️ ChestShop - Player-to-player shops
- ✔️ Jobs Reborn - Job and economy system
⚔️ Combat & PvP
- ✔️ CombatLogX - Combat logging prevention
- ✔️ McMMO - RPG-style skills and abilities
- ✔️ CustomEnchants - Custom enchantment system
⚙️ Creative Server Plugins
Additional plugins for creative servers:⚙️ Building Tools
- ✔️ VoxelSniper - Terrain sculpting
- ✔️ FastAsyncWorldEdit - High-performance editing
- ✔️ PlotSquared - Plot management system
⭐ Creative Features
- ✔️ CreativeGates - Portal system
- ✔️ ArmorStandEditor - Armor stand manipulation
- ✔️ ParticleLib - Particle effects
⚙️ Minigame Server Plugins
Additional plugins for minigame servers:⚙️ Game Framework
- ✔️ Minigames - Custom mini-game framework
- ✔️ Parkour - Parkour course system
- ✔️ BedWars - Bed wars game
- ✔️ KitPvP - Kit-based PvP
⚙️ Performance Plugins
Plugins to improve server performance:- ✔️ ClearLag - Entity and item cleanup
- ✔️ ChunkMaster - Chunk loading optimization
- ✔️ Spark - Performance monitoring
⚠️ Installation Tips
Best practices for plugin installation:- ⚠️ Start Small - Install essential plugins first
- ⚠️ Test Gradually - Add plugins one at a time
- ⚠️ Monitor Performance - Watch for lag or issues
- ⚠️ Keep Backups - Backup before major changes
- ⚠️ Check Compatibility - Ensure plugins work together
✅ Getting Help
If you need assistance with your control panel:- ✅ Knowledge Base - Check our comprehensive guides
- ✅ Support Ticket - Submit a ticket for technical issues
- ✅ Discord - HostByte Discord
- ✅ Community Forum - Connect with other server owners
- ✅ Video Tutorials - Coming soon