Comparison with Plugins
The table below is a detailed comparison followed by a ranking score based on features, ease of use, performance, flexibility, and uniqueness.
Quick Information
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| Plugin | Free | GUI Menus | Flags | Sub-divide | Rent / Sell | War System | SQL DB | WG Hooks | Active 2026 | Core Features (short) | Pros | Cons | Best For | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead | Chunk claims, flag GUI, SQL/YAML, WG bridge | Light, modern, very configurable | Young eco-system, no add-ons | SMP, Factions, Survival | 9.5 | |||||||||
| GriefPrevention | Golden-shovel, trust list, no DB | Zero-config, newbie friendly | Few flags, no SQL, 2-D only | Casual SMP, starters | 8.5 | |||||||||
| Towny | Towns → nations, taxes, war, plots | Deep politics, RPG feel | Steep learning curve, setup heavy | RP, Nation servers | 8.7 | |||||||||
| Lands | GUI chunks, roles, upgrades, taxes | Polished UX, scalable | Paid, limits without upgrades | Medium / large hubs | 9.0 | |||||||||
| Residence | 3-D selection, rent, sell, economy | Very flexible, stable | Dated UI, heavier on TPS | Economy, City, RP | 8.2 | |||||||||
| RedProtect | Region GUI, multi-plugin convert | Highly configurable | UI clunky, dev paused | Advanced admins | 7.8 | |||||||||
| ProtectionStones | Place block = claim, sizes, friends | Visual, dead-simple | No towns, poor scaling | Small casual SMP | 7.5 | |||||||||
| FactionsUUID | Power claims, PvP, alliances | Competitive, raid culture | Not SMP-friendly | PvP / Faction | 8.0 | |||||||||
| Landlord | Rent villagers, deeds, evict | Unique rent immersion | Niche, not full protection | RPG housing, Economy | 7.0 | |||||||||
| LandClaim | 50×50 fixed claims, trust | Ultra-light, 1-minute setup | Very basic, no depth | Tiny servers, testing | 6.5 | |||||||||
| Bell Claims | ? | Bell item = claim, border visuals | Novel, command-less | Still beta, API shifts | Experimental servers | 6.8 | ||||||||
| UltimateLandClaim | Chunk/Free mode, particles, WG | Lightweight, dual modes | No GUI menus, basic flags | Small servers, simple | 7.2 | |||||||||
| GriefDefender | Advanced claims, schematics, tax | Very powerful, WG integration | Paid, complex config | Advanced servers | 8.6 | |||||||||
| PlotSquared | Plot worlds, roads, templates | Perfect for creative/build | Not survival-claim style | Creative, Build servers | 8.8 | |||||||||
| KingdomsX | Kingdoms, turrets, nexus, upgrades | Deep progression, PvP | Heavy, steep learning | RPG, PvP kingdoms | 8.3 | |||||||||
| CrashClaim | Fast async claims, lightweight | Very fast, low TPS impact | Basic features only | Large servers, performance | 7.6 | |||||||||
| WorldGuard | Admin regions, flags, blacklist | Essential admin tool | Not player-claim oriented | Spawn, arenas, admin zones | 9.2 | |||||||||
| CoreProtect | Block logging, rollback, inspect | Must-have grief recovery | Not a claim plugin | All servers (backup tool) | 9.5 |
Top 5 plugins
| Rank | Plugin | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Homestead | 9.5 | Modern, lightweight, and powerful. Best balance of features and performance. |
| 🥈 | Lands | 9.0 | Polished and scalable, but premium. Has more features than Homestead. |
| 🥉 | Towny | 8.7 | Best for political/nation-style gameplay. |
| 4 | GriefPrevention | 8.5 | Best for ease of use and beginner servers. |
| 5 | Residence | 8.2 | Great for economy and rent-based systems. |