About GriefPrevention
From ModrinthThe self-service anti-griefing Bukkit plugin for Minecraft servers since 2011.
[![Discord][discord-shield]][discord-url] [![Docs][docs-shield]][docs-url] [![GitHub][github-shield]][github-url] [![IRC][irc-shield]][irc-url] [![Patreon][patreon-shield]][patreon-url] [![Downloads][downloads-shield]][bukkit-url] ![GriefPrevention Logo][gp-logo]
The self-service anti-griefing plugin for Minecraft servers since 2011
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Platforms
Any stable CraftBukkit derivative ([Spigot][spigot-url], [Paper][paper-url], [Pufferfish][pufferfish-url], [Purpur][purpur-url], etc.)
GriefPrevention is targeted to support the latest available version of these platforms. Older versions can be found on our [BukkitDev][bukkit-url].
** _Note: Older versions are no longer updated and may not receive any support_
Support
[Docs][docs-url] - Configuration, Commmands, Permissions, API, and more!
[Issue Tracker][issues-url] - Report any problems or bugs
[GitHub Discussions][discussions-url] - New ideas, Feature requests, and Other Discussions
[IRC Chat][irc-url] or [Discord][discord-url] - Talk and get help from community!
Addons
Addons provide additional features to GriefPrevention. Some community made addons have been listed in our [GitHub Discussions][addons-url] addons section.
[![GriefPrevention bStats info][bstats-svg]][bstats-url]
[gp-logo]: https://repository-images.githubusercontent.com/68339667/9b3f7c00-ce61-11ea-82d1-208eaa0606e8 [issues-url]: https://github.com/GriefPrevention/GriefPrevention/issues [discussions-url]: https://github.com/GriefPrevention/GriefPrevention/discussions [addons-url]: https://github.com/TechFortress/GriefPrevention/discussions/categories/addons [spigot-url]: https://www.spigotmc.org [paper-url]: https://papermc.io [pufferfish-url]: https://pufferfish.host/downloads [purpur-url]: https://purpurmc.org
[bstats-svg]: https://bstats.org/signatures/bukkit/GriefPrevention-legacy.svg [bstats-url]: https://bstats.org/plugin/bukkit/GriefPrevention-legacy
[irc-shield]: https://img.shields.io/badge/IRC-E8E8E8?logo=livechat&logoColor=black&style=for-the-badge [irc-url]: https://griefprevention.com/chat/
[docs-shield]:https://img.shields.io/badge/Docs-gray?logo=readthedocs&logoColor=white&style=for-the-badge [docs-url]: https://legacy.griefprevention.com
[discord-shield]: https://img.shields.io/badge/Discord-5865F2?logo=discord&logoColor=white&style=for-the-badge [discord-url]: https://r.griefprevention.com/discord/
[github-shield]: https://img.shields.io/badge/Source-181717?logo=github&logoColor=white&style=for-the-badge [github-url]: https://github.com/GriefPrevention/GriefPrevention/
[patreon-shield]: https://img.shields.io/badge/Patreon-000000?logo=patreon&logoColor=white&style=for-the-badge [patreon-url]: https://patreon.com/robomwm/
[downloads-shield]: https://img.shields.io/badge/All%20Downloads-green?style=for-the-badge [bukkit-url]: https://dev.bukkit.org/projects/grief-prevention/files
Highlights
From source dataGame versions
Supports 34 Minecraft versions, the newest being 26.3.
Loaders
Runs on Bukkit, Paper, Purpur and Spigot.
Footprint
A 371 KB download, rated a light load on a server.
GriefPrevention on Nxeon
From our catalogue- One-click install
- Supported on Nxeon Minecraft servers, for Paper servers. We download it from Modrinth, place it, and restart the server.
- Server side
- Required on the server
- Server type needed
- Bukkit, Paper, Purpur, Spigot
- Server load
- light
- Smallest plan we suggest
- Minecraft — 2 GB (2 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
- Latest build
- 16.18.8, released 2026-11-01, 371 KB
Game versions by loader
| Loader | Game versions | Newest |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | 1.19 to 26.3 (29 versions) | 26.3 |
| Purpur | 1.19 to 26.3 (29 versions) | 26.3 |
| Spigot | 1.19 to 26.3 (29 versions) | 26.3 |
| Bukkit | 1.19 to 26.3 (19 versions) | 26.3 |
From 6 recorded builds of GriefPrevention.
Recent builds
| Build | Released | Game versions | Loaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.18.8 | 2026-11-01 | 26.3 | Bukkit, Paper, Purpur, Spigot |
| 16.18.7 | 2026-03-05 | 1.21.10 to 26.3 (7 versions) | Bukkit, Paper, Purpur, Spigot |
| 16.18.6 | 2026-02-02 | 1.21.10 to 1.21.11 (2 versions) | Bukkit, Paper, Purpur, Spigot |
| 16.18.5 | 2025-10-06 | 1.21 to 1.21.10 (11 versions) | Paper, Purpur, Spigot |
| 16.18.4 | 2024-06-29 | 1.20.6 to 1.21.9 (11 versions) | Paper, Purpur, Spigot |
| 16.18.3 | 2024-04-29 | 1.19 to 1.20.6 (12 versions) | Bukkit, Paper, Purpur, Spigot |
Run GriefPrevention on a Minecraft server
Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.
What kind of mod it is
From the catalogAdmin & protection
Permissions, moderation, anti-cheat and land protection for the people running the server.
Runs on your server
From source side supportModrinth lists GriefPrevention as required on the server. Check its Modrinth page to see whether players need it too.
Compatibility
- Game
- Minecraft
- Loaders
- BukkitPaperPurpurSpigot
- Runs on
- Serverrequired on the server
- Game versions
- 26.3 and 33 earlier
- Requires
- One-click install needs a Paper server.
- File size
- 371 KB
Verified at the source
- ✓ModrinthOfficial listing, checked 2026-11-01Open ↗
- ✓AuthorRoboMWM, as published on Modrinth
- ✓LicenseGPL-3.0-onlyFree
