MOG-ANTICHEAT review
A free, focused anti-cheat for older Spigot and Paper servers.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
MOG-ANTICHEAT is a lightweight, open-source Minecraft server anti-cheat plugin for administrators running Spigot or Paper servers, particularly older installations. Its published compatibility range is Minecraft 1.8–1.12.2, with documentation focused on Spigot 1.8.9 and also listing 1.12.2. The plugin targets common combat, movement, building, and packet-based abuses rather than presenting a broad analysis suite. It fits server operators who want a free plugin with configurable checks and basic administrative controls.
Its detection coverage includes Killaura, Reach, Speed, Spider, Timer, Scaffold, Destroyer, and PacketSpammer. Administrators can toggle checks, receive violation alerts, block detected hacks, manage administrative permissions, and reload the plugin configuration. This gives the product a practical baseline for servers that need several core checks in one downloadable plugin. The focus is narrow: the listed feature set does not include replay analysis or AI features, so it is better suited to direct detection and alerting than to deeper post-incident review.
Compatibility is the main consideration. The listed versions are 1.8.9 and 1.12.2, within a stated range of 1.8–1.12.2, and the documentation warns that 1.12.2 may have more bugs than 1.8.9. That makes MOG-ANTICHEAT a sensible fit for older Spigot and Paper servers seeking basic coverage without a paid licensing model. Operators on newer Minecraft versions, or those requiring replay analysis and broader feature depth, should choose a different anti-cheat plugin.
MOG-ANTICHEAT pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free, open-source distribution under GPL-3.0
- Covers combat, movement, scaffold, and packet checks
- Configurable checks, alerts, permissions, and reload commands
- Where it doesn't
- Verified compatibility is limited to Minecraft 1.8–1.12.2
- Documentation warns of more bugs on 1.12.2
- No replay analysis or AI features
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