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Minecraft Realms Updates for 2026
Minecraft Realms got several meaningful updates in 2026, including improved performance, a reliable backup system, and better Bedrock support. Here's what changed and why it matters for your multiplayer worlds.
Alex Maftei
How to Speedrun Minecraft Like a Pro: 2026 Tactics
Speedrunning Minecraft is faster than ever in 2026. We break down the strategies top runners use, from optimizing Piglins to fortress navigation, so you can shave minutes off your personal best.
Alex Maftei
Reden: Undo, Version Control, and Redstone Debugging for Minecraft
Reden adds undo/redo and version control features to Minecraft redstone development. Built by the community with Ctrl+Z support, machine versioning, and debugging tools for serious redstone engineers.
Alex Maftei
CommandWhitelist: Complete Control Over Server Commands
CommandWhitelist is a Minecraft server plugin that gives admins precise control over which commands players can use and see. Perfect for vanilla servers, modded networks, and role-play communities that need to hide dangerous or immersion-breaking commands.
Alex Maftei
Item-NBT-API: Custom Minecraft Item Data Without Server Hacks
Item-NBT-API is a Java library that lets Minecraft server admins and plugin developers safely attach custom data to items, tiles, and entities without touching server internals. It handles version compatibility automatically and lets you store data in multiple formats.
Alex Maftei
ReplayMod: Record and Replay Your Minecraft Adventures
ReplayMod is a Minecraft mod that records your gameplay automatically in the background, then lets you replay it from any camera angle. Perfect for content creators and servers.
Alex Maftei
MockBukkit: Testing Bukkit Plugins Without Breaking Your Setup
MockBukkit is a Java testing framework that lets you unit test Bukkit and PaperMC plugins without running a live Minecraft server. Mock players, worlds, and events to verify your plugin logic in isolation.
Alex Maftei
How to Use Iris: The Open-Source Minecraft Shaders Mod
Iris is an open-source shaders mod for Minecraft that delivers cinematic visuals with better performance than OptiFine. It loads existing OptiFine shader packs and integrates smoothly with performance mods like Sodium, making it the modern choice for visual enhancement.
Alex Maftei
XSeries: The Plugin Library Solving Minecraft Version Hell
XSeries is a Java library that lets Minecraft plugin developers write code once and deploy it across all server versions from 1.13 to 1.21. It abstracts version-specific API differences, eliminating countless compatibility workarounds.
Alex Maftei
Minegrub-Theme: Bring Minecraft to Your Boot Screen in 2026
Minegrub-theme transforms your Linux GRUB bootloader into a Minecraft-styled interface. It's a purely cosmetic mod that replaces your standard boot menu with Minecraft aesthetics, perfect for Linux enthusiasts who want every part of their system to reflect their love of the game.
Alex Maftei
Velocity: The Modern Minecraft Server Proxy Explained
Velocity is a high-performance Java proxy that routes players smoothly across multiple Minecraft servers. Learn how to set up a unified network, support mixed server implementations, and efficiently manage thousands of concurrent players.
Alex Maftei
MCSManager: How to Control Multiple Minecraft Servers
MCSManager is a free web-based control panel for managing multiple Minecraft and Steam game servers from one dashboard. But it supports distributed server management, Docker deployment, and granular permission controls - ideal for server admins, hosters, and anyone tired of SSH commands.
Alex Maftei