1.PaperMC / Paper
The most widely used, high performance Minecraft server that aims to fix gameplay and mechanics inconsistencies
+695 stars
from 12,091 · score 6.55
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2.CaffeineMC / sodium
A high-performance rendering engine replacement for Minecraft, which greatly improves frame rates and reduces micro-stutter
+361 stars
from 5,480 · score 5.89
3.MinecraftForge / MinecraftForge
Modifications to the Minecraft base files to assist in compatibility between mods. New Discord: https://discord.minecraftforge.net/
+319 stars
from 7,531 · score 5.77
4.EngineHub / WorldEdit
🗺️ Minecraft map editor and mod
+129 stars
from 3,409 · score 4.87
5.AppliedEnergistics / Applied-Energistics-2
A Minecraft Mod about Matter, Energy and using them to conquer the world..
+123 stars
from 1,702 · score 4.82
6.ViaVersion / ViaVersion
Allows of newer clients to connect to older server versions for Minecraft servers.
+115 stars
from 1,538 · score 4.75
7.SpongePowered / Mixin
Mixin is a trait/mixin and bytecode weaving framework for Java using ASM
+64 stars
from 1,671 · score 4.17
8.VazkiiMods / Botania
A tech mod for Minecraft themed around the magic of nature and plant life.
+63 stars
from 1,418 · score 4.16
9.EngineHub / WorldGuard
🛡️ Protect your Minecraft server and lets players claim areas
+34 stars
from 908 · score 3.56
10.GeyserMC / MCProtocolLib
A library for communication with a Minecraft client/server.
+34 stars
from 875 · score 3.56
11.xfl03 / MCCustomSkinLoader
Customize Skin, Cape and Elytra in Minecraft 1.8-1.21
+32 stars
from 581 · score 3.50
12.toolbox4minecraft / amidst
Advanced Minecraft Interface and Data/Structure Tracking
+20 stars
from 2,248 · score 3.04