About ViaVersion
From HangarAllow newer Java Edition versions to connect, why lose players after a Minecraft update?
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Our aim is to allow newer Java Edition client versions to connect to older server versions. Just drag and drop it into the plugin folder and you're done, see below if you use a proxy like Velocity. We currently support Paper and Velocity - there are also addons for BungeeCord and Sponge.
Java 17 requirement
- See https://docs.papermc.io/misc/java-install on how to update your Java version
- Even Minecraft 1.8 is mostly able to run on Java 17, although for a better experience you should use a fork that fixes smaller issues
- Some older versions require the
Paper.IgnoreJavaVersionsystem property to be set (-DPaper.IgnoreJavaVersion=trueas a startup flag), but run perfectly fine using Java 17 - If all else fails, use the Java 8 compatibility builds we provide at risk of not receiving support for issues it could cause - you should not make yourself depend on these too much, they will generally only be updated on releases
We suggest reading our Installation page on our docs first, this will ensure everything is set up correctly.
Here's what is supported (Newer versions on older servers):
Note: ViaVersion only supports newer versions, even on subversions! Use ViaBackwards and ViaRewind to allow older versions to connect. Builds labelled with a dash (eg. -DEV) are on our build server. If you're confused what Via* plugins you need click here.
Do you use BungeeCord / Velocity? Ensure you have updated it first, you can use the plugin on all your backend servers OR BungeeCord/Velocity. Compatibility is the best when on your backend servers.
Kicked for too many packets? We include a packet limiter if you need to disable this simply set the limits to -1 in the config.
- All plugins you use should be made for the Bukkit version you are using.
- Reloads are buggy, don't report bugs if they break your server, just reboot.
- Make sure your BungeeCord / Velocity plugins are up to date & so is Bungee / Velocity. (Also try removing SkinRestorer if disconnect issues if you use it)
- BKCommonLib does not work properly with ProtocolLib for 1.8.8, you can use my special version here.
- Orebfuscator does not work properly with ProtocolLib for 1.8, you can use my special version here.
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Highlights
From source dataGame versions
Supports 81 Minecraft versions, the newest being 4.2.1.
Loaders
Runs on Paper, Waterfall and Velocity.
Footprint
Rated a light load on a server.
ViaVersion on Nxeon
From our catalogue- One-click install
- Supported on Nxeon Minecraft servers, for Paper servers. We download it from Hangar, place it, and restart the server.
- Server side
- Required on the server
- Server type needed
- Paper, Waterfall, Velocity
- 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
- 5.12.2-SNAPSHOT+1104 (snapshot), released 2026-10-12
Game versions by loader
| Loader | Game versions | Newest |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | 1.8 to 26.3 (77 versions) | 26.3 |
| Velocity | 1.8 to 26.3 (77 versions) | 26.3 |
From 21 recorded builds of ViaVersion.
Recent builds
| Build | Released | Game versions | Loaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.12.2-SNAPSHOT+1104 snapshot | 2026-10-12 | 1.8 to 26.3 (77 versions) | Paper, Velocity |
| 5.12.2-SNAPSHOT+1103 snapshot | 2026-10-11 | 1.8 to 26.3 (77 versions) | Paper, Velocity |
| 5.12.2-SNAPSHOT+1102 snapshot | 2026-10-11 | 1.8 to 26.3 (77 versions) | Paper, Velocity |
| 5.12.2-SNAPSHOT+1101 snapshot | 2026-10-11 | 1.8 to 26.3 (77 versions) | Paper, Velocity |
| 5.12.2-SNAPSHOT+1098 snapshot | 2026-10-11 | 1.8 to 26.3 (77 versions) | Paper, Velocity |
| 5.12.2-SNAPSHOT+1097 snapshot | 2026-10-11 | 1.8 to 26.3 (77 versions) | Paper, Velocity |
Dependencies
- Optional: ViaRewind (hangar, not in our catalogue)
- Optional: ViaBackwards (hangar, not in our catalogue)
Declared by the newest build that lists any. Required ones are installed with it on one-click installs.
Run ViaVersion 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 catalogPlugins
Its source category doesn’t say more about what it does, so NxLabs lists it under Other.
Runs on your server
From source side supportHangar lists ViaVersion as required on the server. Check its Hangar page to see whether players need it too.
Compatibility
- Game
- Minecraft
- Loaders
- PaperWaterfallVelocity
- Runs on
- Serverrequired on the server
- Game versions
- 4.2.1 and 80 earlier
- Requires
- One-click install needs a Paper server.
Verified at the source
- ✓HangarOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-13Open ↗
- ✓AuthorViaVersion, as published on Hangar
- ✓LicenseGPLFree
