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GroupManager is a free, self-hosted permissions plug-in for Bukkit and Spigot Minecraft servers. It lets administrators arrange permissions into groups that inherit from one another, with promotion and demotion paths for different authority levels. Wildcard, negative, exception, and temporary permission nodes add control over access. Groups and users can also carry prefixes, suffixes, and build status for other plug-ins, while admins manage them through files, console, or in-game commands. Storage options include YAML and several databases.

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   Deskloom

   Free plan Windows

   Windows 11 desktop scenes and visual organization — Deskloom adds reusable desktop scenes, widgets, wallpaper, and taskbar styles, rather than Minecraft permission management.

   7.2 Free plan Visit site
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   DisplayFusion

   Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

   Customizing multi-monitor setups — DisplayFusion adds multi-monitor controls, window tools, automation, and remote control instead of server permission groups.

   7.6 Free plan · paid from $34 · 30-day trial Visit site
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   Taskbar Groups

   Free plan Windows

   Grouping shortcuts in the Windows taskbar — Taskbar Groups organizes app and folder shortcuts into taskbar groups, not permissions into server ranks.

   6.8 Free plan Visit site
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   Taskbar Hide

   Free plan Windows

   Hiding or showing the Windows taskbar — Taskbar Hide controls taskbar visibility through a tray menu or CLI, rather than managing Minecraft permissions.

   6.8 Free plan Visit site
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   Winstep Nexus Dock

   Free plan Windows

   A customizable Windows app dock — Nexus provides a customizable dock, task management, tray icons, and widgets instead of Minecraft permission hierarchies.

   6.5 Free plan · paid from $12.95 · 30-day trial Visit site
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   7+ Taskbar Tweaker

   Free plan Windows

   Fine-grained Windows 7–10 taskbar changes — 7+ Taskbar Tweaker changes Windows taskbar behavior and item grouping, not server permissions or ranks.

   7.3 Free plan Visit site
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   ExplorerPatcher

   Free plan Windows

   Restoring Windows taskbar and Start menu styles — ExplorerPatcher offers Windows taskbar, Start menu, and Alt+Tab style options, rather than Minecraft server permission tools.

   7.1 Free plan Visit site
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   TaskbarX

   Free plan Open source Windows
   8.3 Free plan Visit site
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   GitHub CodeQL

   Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+3
   7.5 Free plan · paid from $30/mo Visit site
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    MonitorDock

    Free plan Windows
    7.0 Open source Visit site
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    RainbowTaskbar

    Free plan Windows
    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    RetroBar

    Free plan Windows
    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    SmartTaskbar

    Free plan Windows
    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    glassbar

    Free plan Windows
    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    TaskbarDock

    Free plan Windows
    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    TaskbarTweak-Win

    Free plan Windows
    6.7 Open source Visit site
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    TranslucentTB

    Free plan Windows
    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Winhance

    Free plan Windows
    6.5 Free plan Visit site
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    YASB Reborn

    Free plan Windows
    6.5 Free plan Visit site
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    TaskbarXI

    Free plan Windows
    6.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Ashampoo Taskbar Customizer

    Free plan Windows
    6.3 Free plan · paid from $14.99 Visit site
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    TrayToolbar

    Free plan Windows
    6.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Winzoo

    Free plan Windows
    6.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Actual Multiple Monitors

    Free trial Windows
    6.1 From $34.95 · 30-day trial Visit site

The alternatives here serve a different purpose: they customize Windows taskbars, desktops, docks, or monitor setups, rather than managing Minecraft server ranks. None replaces GroupManager’s permission hierarchy, timed permissions, or server integrations. Consider whether you want to change the task itself, and check Windows version and hardware requirements before choosing. Deskloom requires a recent Windows 11 release, while 7+ Taskbar Tweaker does not support the standard Windows 11 taskbar. DisplayFusion and Nexus have paid tiers; the other listed options are free.

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