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Hangar

Free#3 of 22 in Minecraft Plugin Repositories

Hangar: A focused, free repository for finding and distributing Minecraft server plugins. Ranked #3 of 22 in Minecraft Plugin Repositories by our editors (9.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for paper, Velocity, and Waterfall plugins.

9.1/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
9.1 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Paper, Velocity, and Waterfall plugins
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Server platforms
Paper, Velocity, Waterfall
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Filters listings by Minecraft version, category, tags, and server platform
- Provides version history, release channels, dependencies, and compatibility details
- Supports manual publishing plus Gradle and GitHub Actions automation
Where it doesn't
- Focused on web access rather than a desktop or mobile application
- Plugin availability and licensing can vary by individual project
- Its scope centers on Paper, Velocity, and Waterfall ecosystems

Our verdict on Hangar

Hangar is PaperMC’s web-based repository for Minecraft server plugins, intended for server administrators and plugin developers. Administrators can search listings, filter them by Minecraft version, category, and tags, then download the latest release from a project page. Developers can distribute plugins for Paper, Velocity, and Waterfall while presenting compatibility information and release details in a structured project listing.

The repository is free to access, and its published model centers on free plugin access. Listings are manually reviewed, while project pages can show stars, downloads, comments, reporting controls, version history, release channels, and required or optional dependencies. Individual project availability and licensing can vary, so administrators should review each project’s terms before adopting a plugin. The resource guidelines prohibit functionality hidden behind paywalls.

For plugin authors, Hangar supports both manual publishing and automated workflows through Gradle and GitHub Actions, using API tokens for publishing. That makes it a practical fit for projects that maintain recurring releases or want publishing connected to an existing build process. Its value is clearest for teams working within the Paper, Velocity, and Waterfall ecosystem and for administrators who want compatibility and dependency information alongside downloads. Choose Hangar for focused plugin discovery and distribution in those server environments; look elsewhere if you need a broader software marketplace or a platform outside its supported server platforms.

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Hangar pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on hangar.papermc.io

Hangar fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Server platforms	Paper, Velocity, Waterfall
Plugin access model	Free_only
Version history	Yes
Dependency metadata	Yes
Plugin reviews	Yes
Listing approval	Manual
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: Gradle, GitHub Actions
Pricing	Free plan
Website	hangar.papermc.io
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Hangar integrations

Hangar lists 2 integrations on its own site.

Gradle
GitHub Actions

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