About KeepChunks
From SpigotMCThe most powerful chunk loading plugin!
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KeepChunks allows you to select chunks to keep them loaded in the Minecraft server memory, even when there are no players around. This can be useful for large redstone circuits, minecart railroads, commandblock systems and even for reducing teleport lag.
Key Features
• Keep as many chunks loaded as you want; There are no limits whatsoever!
• Easy to use and set up; Simple and clear commands and permissions! The installation is simply drag-and-drop!
• Lightweight; KeepChunks is designed to be as light on your server as possible!
• Extremely powerful; Load hundreds of chunks at once using commands in-game, through the console, using command blocks, and even from rcon!
• Works on most recent Minecraft versions; Older versions are also supported through previous plugin releases.
• Regions; Mark all chunks in a certain region with a single command!
• Railroads; Mark all chunks following a railroad with a single command!
• Supports WorldEdit and WorldGuard; for even easier ways of loading chunks!
Commands & Permissions
/keepchunks (/kc)
Main command. Shows basic information about the plugin.
/keepchunks help
Displays a list of available commands.
keepchunks.help
/keepchunks reload
Reloads all configuration files.
keepchunks.reload
/keepchunks list
Lists all currently marked chunks.
keepchunks.list
/keepchunks chunkinfo (coords <x> <z> <world> | coords <x1> <z1> <x2> <z2> <world> | current | worldedit | worldguard <region> <world>)
Gives you information about specific chunks.
keepchunks.chunkinfo
/keepchunks keepchunk (coords <x> <z> <world> | current)
Allows you to mark a single chunk.
keepchunks.keepchunk
/keepchunks keepregion (coords <x1> <z1> <x2> <z2> <world> | worldedit | worldguard <region> <world>)
Allows you to mark multiple chunks at once.
keepchunks.keepregion
/keepchunks keeprail (coords <x> <y> <z> <world> | current)
Allows you to mark chunks following a railroad.
keepchunks.keeprail
/keepchunks releaseall
Releases all currently marked chunks. Restricted to console by default.
keepchunks.releaseall
/keepchunks releasechunk (coords <x> <z> <world> | current)
Allows you to release a single chunk.
keepchunks.releasechunk
/keepchunks releaseregion (coords <x1> <z1> <x2> <z2> <world> | worldedit | worldguard <region> <world>)
Allows you to release multiple chunks at once.
keepchunks.releaseregion
/keepchunks releaserail (coords <x> <y> <z> <world> | current)
Allows you to release chunks following a railroad.
keepchunks.releaserail
These commands require chunk coordinates to be used, instead of regular position coordinates. Try our chunkinfo command or use the F3 debug menu in Minecraft.
Get notified of new KeepChunks updates
keepchunks.notify.update
Grant all permissions
keepchunks.*
Configuration
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# general:
# pluginbanner: Whether or not to display the fancy banner in your console on server startup.
# colourfulconsole: Console messages will be coloured when this is enabled.
# releaseallprotection: Do you want to restrict the 'release all' command to the console?
#
# updates:
# check: When enabled, the plugin will check for updates. No automatic downloads, just a subtle notification in the console.
# notify: Would you like to get an in-game reminder of a new update? Requires permission 'keepchunks.notify.update'.
general:
pluginbanner: true
colourfulconsole: true
releaseallprotection: true
updates:
check: true
notify: true
# pluginbanner: Whether or not to display the fancy banner in your console on server startup.
# colourfulconsole: Console messages will be coloured when this is enabled.
# releaseallprotection: Do you want to restrict the 'release all' command to the console?
#
# updates:
# check: When enabled, the plugin will check for updates. No automatic downloads, just a subtle notification in the console.
# notify: Would you like to get an in-game reminder of a new update? Requires permission 'keepchunks.notify.update'.
general:
pluginbanner: true
colourfulconsole: true
releaseallprotection: true
updates:
check: true
notify: true
Initial Setup
To start using KeepChunks, simply download it by clicking the "Download Now" button in the top right corner, then drag it into your plugins folder and restart your server.
That's it!
You can now login to your server and type '/kc help' to get an overview of the available commands.
A configuration file has also been generated, which is located in '/plugins/KeepChunks/'.
Dependencies
Highlights
From source dataGame versions
Supports 4 Minecraft versions, the newest being 1.21.
Loaders
Runs on Spigot and Paper.
Footprint
Rated a light load on a server.
KeepChunks on Nxeon
From our catalogue- One-click install
- Supported on Nxeon Minecraft servers, for Paper servers. We download it from SpigotMC, place it, and restart the server.
- Server side
- Required on the server
- Server type needed
- Spigot, Paper
- 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
- 1.7.3, released 2024-10-11
Game versions by loader
| Loader | Game versions | Newest |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | 1.18 to 1.21 (4 versions) | 1.21 |
| Spigot | 1.18 to 1.21 (4 versions) | 1.21 |
From 10 recorded builds of KeepChunks.
Recent builds
| Build | Released | Game versions | Loaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7.3 | 2024-10-11 | 1.18 to 1.21 (4 versions) | Spigot, Paper |
| 1.7.2 | 2024-06-01 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
| 1.7.1 | 2024-02-20 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
| 1.7.0 | 2024-01-30 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
| 1.6.11 | 2023-11-30 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
| 1.6.10 | 2023-01-24 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
Run KeepChunks 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 catalogListed on SpigotMC as “Plugins”
Plugins
Its source category doesn’t say more about what it does, so NxLabs lists it under Other.
Runs on your server
From source side supportSpigotMC lists KeepChunks as required on the server. Check its SpigotMC page to see whether players need it too.
Compatibility
- Game
- Minecraft
- Loaders
- SpigotPaper
- Runs on
- Serverrequired on the server
- Game versions
- 1.21 and 3 earlier
- Requires
- One-click install needs a Paper server.
Verified at the source
- ✓SpigotMCOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-01Open ↗
- ✓AuthorGeitenijs, as published on SpigotMC
- ✓LicenseNot published by the sourceFree
