Minecraft Blog
Guides, tutorials, and the latest news about Minecraft servers and skins
Grim Anticheat: Full Guide to Server Security in 2026
Grim is a free, open-source Minecraft anticheat using predictive physics detection to catch reach, speed, and timer hacks. And it supports 1.8-1.21 and runs fully async, making it ideal for survival servers without false-positive spam.
Alex Maftei
Multiverse-Core: Managing Multiple Minecraft Worlds
Multiverse-Core is a world management plugin for Bukkit and Spigot servers that lets you run multiple Minecraft worlds simultaneously on one server instance. It's the standard plugin for admins who need separate survival, creative, and PvP worlds without constant restarts or running multiple server instances.
Alex Maftei
WorldEdit-BE: Essential Building Tools for Minecraft Bedrock
WorldEdit-BE brings Java Edition's legendary building tools to Minecraft Bedrock, enabling large-scale construction with clipboard, brushes, and biome controls. Install locally or on servers, master the core features, and avoid common pitfalls.
Alex Maftei
SoulFire: Advanced Bot Testing for Your Minecraft Server
SoulFire is an open-source bot framework for testing Minecraft servers. Deploy automated players to verify plugin functionality, test server load, and validate custom mechanics before launch. Intended for authorized server testing only.
Alex Maftei
PrismLauncher: Keep Your Minecraft Versions Organized
PrismLauncher is a custom Minecraft launcher that lets you run multiple game versions and modpack setups simultaneously without conflicts. Manage different mods, Java versions, and configurations for each instance independently.
Alex Maftei
Plan: The Minecraft Server Analytics Plugin You Actually Need
Plan is a Minecraft server analytics plugin that tracks player activity, engagement patterns, and server trends through an interactive web dashboard. But it supports Spigot, Paper, Fabric, Bungeecord, and other platforms from a single jar.
Alex Maftei
Folia: How Regionalized Multithreading Transforms Your Server
Folia is a multithreaded fork of Paper that lets large Minecraft servers distribute work across CPU cores. It's built for 200+ player communities where players are spread across the world, offering real performance gains at the cost of plugin compatibility.
Alex Maftei
Docker Minecraft Server: Self-Host Your Java Server in 2026
Docker Minecraft Server automates Java Edition server hosting by running in a Docker container. Skip manual configuration and let it handle version upgrades, modpack installation, and server management. Perfect for friend groups and players who want full control without the setup headache.
Alex Maftei
Keep Your Minecraft Server Running Smooth: Prometheus Exporter
The minecraft-prometheus-exporter is a Bukkit plugin that feeds real-time performance metrics from your Minecraft server into Prometheus for monitoring, alerting, and historical analysis. It's built for Paper, Spigot, and other forks, and takes just minutes to set up.
Alex Maftei
Ferium: How to Manage Your Minecraft Mods at Scale
Ferium is a blazingly fast CLI tool for downloading and updating Minecraft mods from Modrinth, CurseForge, and GitHub Releases. It checks version compatibility, manages multiple profiles, and handles modpacks - all in seconds per command.
Alex Maftei
UnifiedMetrics: Monitor Your Minecraft Server in Real-Time
UnifiedMetrics is a free, lightweight plugin for Minecraft servers that collects real-time metrics about player activity, memory usage, CPU load, and more. It feeds data into Prometheus or InfluxDB with beautiful Grafana dashboards included. Essential for any server admin who wants to actually understand what's happening on their server.
Alex Maftei
mcaselector: How to Manage Minecraft Chunks in 2026
mcaselector is a standalone tool for deleting, exporting, or filtering chunks in Minecraft Java Edition worlds. Perfect for fixing corruption, resetting terrain, or preparing worlds for creative projects without nuking your entire save.
Alex Maftei