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PunishBAN

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One barScore 5.4

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely0 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

PunishBAN is ranked #9 of 18 in Minecraft moderation plugins on Freedom251. It runs on Self-hosted.

Compared on Minecraft moderation plugins

Free plan: Yes
Report workflow: No
Chat filters: Yes
Proxy support: No

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The record

Purpose: PunishBAN is a lightweight punishment plugin for Paper Minecraft servers.
Storage: It requires no database and stores data in YAML files.
Languages: It supports English and German, switchable with `/punish lang en` or `/punish lang de` without restarting.
Ban commands: Ban commands work for online and offline players and accept presets, custom durations, and reasons.
Mute commands: The plugin provides mute and unmute commands using the ban preset system.
Chat filter: Its chat filter detects configured words with case-insensitive matching and leetspeak normalization, and sends staff clickable ban and mute notifications.
Automatic bans: Three filter violations within 24 hours trigger an automatic 24-hour ban; a racism-category violation triggers a permanent ban on the first offense.
Player information: The `/playerinfo` command shows UUID, first and last login, ban and mute status, and alt accounts sharing the same IP.
Logs: The `/banlogs` command displays ban and mute history, with the last 10 entries listed.
Configuration: Presets, filter words, and durations are configurable in `config.yml`.
Requirements: The stated requirements are Paper 1.21.1+ and Java 21+; LuckPerms is recommended for permission management.
License: Modrinth lists the plugin as MIT licensed.
Compatibility: Modrinth lists Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.x and Paper as its compatibility and platform.
Support: The Modrinth listing links to a Discord server and the source repository.

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Best Minecraft Moderation Plugins in 2026#9 of 18

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Sources

github.com/jarogoated/PunishBAN· checked 3 Oct 2026
modrinth.com/plugin/punishban· checked 3 Oct 2026