ExtraBan

Overview

ExtraBan is a free, open-source moderation plugin for operators of Paper servers. It is best suited to teams that want reports, punishments and staff coordination in one plugin; its strongest appeal is breadth, while its strict Paper and Java minimums rule out many older server setups.

Key features

Its ban options cover permanent, temporary, offline and IP bans, with freezes, mutes, softbans and warnings for less final interventions. A freeze can prevent movement and interaction, and can optionally mute the player too. Warnings keep a persistent history and allow staff to remove the latest entry, which helps teams track repeated issues without jumping straight to a ban.

The punish GUI pairs actions with a duration picker. History, undo, confirmation and banlist tools add useful checks around enforcement, while staff chat supports coordination in-game. Players can submit reports and moderators can work through a report queue; chat filters are also supported. Together these tools fit routine moderation workflows, though the plugin is focused on player conduct rather than broader server administration.

Optional integrations are LuckPerms, PlaceholderAPI, Discord webhook and bStats. Storage uses YAML by default, with SQLite as an alternative, and no dependencies are required. These choices offer flexibility without making another plugin mandatory.

Pricing

ExtraBan Plugin costs nothing. The free plan is open source under the MIT License, with the plugin’s moderation and staff tools included; there are no paid tiers or usage caps described. That makes it a straightforward choice for servers that can meet its requirements, rather than a product whose core workflow depends on a paid upgrade.

Platforms

ExtraBan is self-hosted and runs on Paper or a fork, version 26.2 or newer, with Java 25 or newer. Those minimums are a significant compatibility constraint: operators on older server or Java versions should choose a plugin that supports their existing setup. Installation means placing the downloaded JAR in the server’s plugins folder, restarting, then editing the configuration to assign staff permissions.

Support channels include Discord at @m_1z.4, the Extra Flux server, the Spigot resource page and in-game /eb help.

Who it's for

Choose ExtraBan if your Paper server needs a single free plugin for punishment history, report handling and staff chat, and you can run Paper 26.2+ with Java 25+. It is less suitable when compatibility with older server versions is essential or when moderation is not centered on Paper.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Broad enforcement options, including offline and IP bans, freezes, mutes, softbans and persistent warnings, cover more than basic ban commands.
• Pros: Reports, staff chat, history, undo and confirmation tools support a connected moderation workflow.
• Pros: Free, MIT-licensed, and usable without required dependencies; YAML and SQLite storage are both supported.
• Cons: Paper or fork 26.2+ and Java 25+ requirements make it a poor fit for operators maintaining older environments.
• Cons: Staff permissions must be assigned through configuration, adding a setup step before moderators can use it.

Alternatives

Browse Minecraft Moderation Plugins to compare more server-side options.

• ModGUI is another free, self-hosted option, with support for Paper 1.21.11 or newer; consider it when that version floor better matches your server.
• LibertyBans is free software for supported Minecraft server platforms and requires Java 17, making it a better candidate when you need a lower Java requirement or platform support beyond self-hosting.
• Nimbus AntiCheat is free and self-hosted, with 43 checks, per-check punishments, reports, staff inspection tools and Discord webhook notifications. Choose it when anti-cheat checks are central to your needs.
• Staff+ is free and supports Paper, Purpur and Folia 1.20–1.21+ as well as Velocity 3.3.0+. It may suit teams needing those platforms rather than ExtraBan’s newer Paper requirement.
• Player Report is a free self-hosted Minecraft server plugin with native/tested major version 1.21; consider it when report handling is the priority.
• ReportsGUI is free, supports native major Minecraft version 1.17 and handles up to 54 unhandled reports, a fit for teams seeking a report queue with a stated capacity.
• BanManager is another free option.
• PunishBAN is another free, self-hosted option.

Verdict

ExtraBan is a strong fit for Paper-server moderation teams that want punishment controls, persistent warning history, reports and staff coordination without paying for the plugin. Its broad workflow is the main reason to choose it; the main reason to look elsewhere is the Paper 26.2+ and Java 25+ requirement, which sharply limits compatibility with older servers.