CheatDetector review
A focused Paper plugin for detecting named cheat clients when players join.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
CheatDetector is a paid, self-hosted Paper plugin from LukeTV that detects client-side cheat clients and freecam modifications when players join. It is designed for Paper server administrators who want server-side identification of known client modifications without changing gameplay. The published feature set includes layered detection methods for Meteor Client, Advanced XRay, X-Ray by ATE48, CheatUtils, Baritone, Tweakeroo, VoxelMap and several FreeCam variants.
Its strongest angle is detection coverage within a focused use case. The listed targets include Advanced XRay for Fabric, Zergatul FreeCam, Easy Freecam, Spectator Freecam, WI Freecam and FreeCam by Hashalite, giving administrators a defined set of clients and mods to monitor. Detection occurs when players join, and the vendor describes the methods as invisible to players. The project description also states that the plugin has no gameplay impact and does not produce false positives on vanilla clients.
CheatDetector is best suited to Paper servers that specifically want to identify the named modifications in its detection coverage. Its scope is narrower than a broader moderation or anti-cheat suite: the described functionality centers on detection and identification, with no replay analysis, integrations or enforcement actions included in the feature description. Choose it when join-time checks for known clients and mods are the priority; choose an alternative if you need wider server-platform support, replay review or a more complete response workflow.
CheatDetector pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Detects Meteor Client, Baritone, Tweakeroo, VoxelMap and more
- Uses layered server-side detection methods at player join
- Covers multiple freecam and X-ray modifications
- Where it doesn't
- Supports Paper servers rather than multiple server platforms
- Focuses on detection rather than replay analysis
- Does not describe built-in enforcement actions or integrations
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