Best Minecraft anti-cheat plugins in 2026 — page 2

DuckyAntiCheat

DuckyAntiCheat provides configurable detection and enforcement for Spigot and Paper servers without a license fee.

NXAntiCheat

NXAntiCheat provides focused behavioral checks and a staged punishment ladder for Paper servers.

Aegis AntiCheat

Aegis AntiCheat combines broad listed checks with Paper and Folia support.

AntiCheatAddition

AntiCheatAddition combines detection, exploit identification, information controls, and integration hooks for Spigot servers.

AntiCheatX

AntiCheatX provides configurable detection, alerts, logging, and punishments for compatible Paper servers.

NPN Advanced Packet Protection

NPN Advanced Packet Protection provides focused packet defenses for compatible Minecraft servers. Its broad listed checks and modular structure are balanced by the required dependency and beta status.

ReducedX-Anti Cheat

ReducedX-Anti Cheat combines checks for combat, movement, world activity and server-flood attacks with configurable staff controls.

Frequency

Frequency offers a focused learning project with several anticheat check types and enforcement actions.

HackerBuster

HackerBuster provides a small, extensible starting point for anti-cheat checks on Paper. It is most suitable for technically comfortable users prepared to build and install custom checks themselves.

GGIntegrity

Choose GGIntegrity if you run a Spigot server and want a free plugin with checks across the listed detection areas and configurable punishment commands.

Themis Anti Cheat

Themis Anti Cheat provides broad listed checks and several configurable responses at no charge. Server operators should confirm that their platform and Minecraft version fit the stated support range.

SentinelAC

SentinelAC offers broad named cheat detection for Fabric servers, with operator-controlled responses.

Polar Anticheat

Polar Anticheat combines cloud processing with broad detection coverage and configurable enforcement actions for Minecraft servers.

Matrix AntiCheat

Matrix AntiCheat offers configurable detection for several Minecraft server platforms and versions, with APIs and notification options for administration.

GrimAC

GrimAC offers a free route to broad Minecraft server detection, with alerts, kicks, webhooks, commands, and replay review.

MRAC

AetherisAntiCheat

Verus Anticheat

Verus Anticheat combines packet tracking, configurable checks, multiple detection tiers, and database-backed logs for Spigot servers.

EagleAC

NESS Anti-Cheat Reloaded

Raven Anticheat

Zeta

Artemis AntiCheat

Artemis provides configurable detection and developer tools for older Bukkit and Spigot servers. Its unfinished checks and commercial licensing terms should be reviewed before deployment.

Vulcan Anti-Cheat

Vulcan Anti-Cheat combines broad detection categories with support for several Minecraft server platforms.

FairPlay AntiCheat

FairPlay AntiCheat provides broad combat detection with configurable responses and integrations across listed Minecraft server software.