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Top 5 Plugins Every Minecraft SMP Needs

A Survival-Multiplayer (SMP) server can quickly fall into chaos without the right server-side modifications. Plugins offer a way to administer the game, establish an economy, and secure players' builds without requiring the players to download anything. Here are the top essentials.

1. CoreProtect

Griefing is inevitable on public servers. CoreProtect logs almost every block interaction and container transaction. If a base gets destroyed, an admin can use commands to find who did it and roll back the damage within seconds.

2. EssentialsX

A monolithic plugin offering hundreds of useful commands: /spawn, /home, /tpa, and more. It forms the backbone of server navigation and also handles basic economy features.

3. GriefPrevention

Empower your players to claim land using a golden shovel. This provides anti-griefing autonomously, meaning admins spend less time policing the server and more time playing.

4. ViaVersion

Allows players on newer versions of Minecraft to join servers running older versions. It is essential for community growth, ensuring nobody is locked out due to a client update.

5. Vault

An API plugin. By itself it does nothing, but it allows permissions, chat, and economy plugins to talk to each other seamlessly. Almost every major plugin relies on Vault.