Top 5 Minecraft Server Plugins You Need in 2026

The 10 Minecraft server plugins I'd install on every server — free, work on Paper/Spigot [version], and cover permissions, protection, teleports, and more. Download links + timestamps below 👇 Whether you're running a small SMP with friends or a public server, these handle the stuff every server owner deals with. All tested on Paper (26.2). ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 0:34 - EssentialsX 2:13 - LuckPerms 4:25 - TAB 5:53 - ViaVersion 7:20 - CoreProtect 🔗 LINKS EssentialsX: https://essentialsx.net/ LuckPerms: https://luckperms.net/ TAB: https://modrinth.com/plugin/tab-was-t... CoreProtect: https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/co... VIAVersion: https://viaversion.com/ ... 📺 WATCH NEXT How to Make Custom Rank Icons:    • I Made Custom Rank Icons for My Minecraft ...   Custom Bosses in Minecraft with MythicMobs & ModelEngine:    • Custom Bosses in Minecraft with MythicMobs...   💬 Drop your favorite plugin in the comments — I'll cover the best suggestions in a part 2. #Minecraft #MinecraftServer #MinecraftPlugins