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PunishmentSystem

Free#9 of 19 in Minecraft Moderation Plugins

PunishmentSystem: A focused, open-source moderation plugin for searchable punishment workflows across modern server platforms. Ranked #9 of 19 in Minecraft Moderation Plugins by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Open source; best for modern GUI punishment management.

7.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.9 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Modern GUI punishment management
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- GUI covers bans, mutes, kicks, temporary bans, and unbans
- Searchable, filterable, paginated, and exportable punishment history
- Supports Folia, Paper, Spigot, Bedrock players, Discord, and EssentialsX
Where it doesn't
- Requires Minecraft 1.21 or newer and Java 11 or later
- Its integrations center on Discord and EssentialsX
- Administration is focused on punishment workflows rather than broader moderation

Our verdict on PunishmentSystem

PunishmentSystem is an open-source Minecraft server plugin for administrators who want to manage player discipline through a graphical interface. It covers bans, temporary bans, mutes, kicks, and unbans, while configurable punishment reasons and durations help servers define consistent actions. Support for Paper, Spigot, and Folia makes it suited to modern Minecraft 1.21-or-newer servers, with Bedrock player support included.

Its standout area is punishment record management. Administrators can search, filter, paginate, and export punishment history for review, while ban-evasion detection compares player IP addresses. The plugin also sends punishment notifications to Discord, and its interface brings common moderation actions into one workflow. Data encryption and backups add administrative safeguards, while the automatic update checker and downloader reduce the work involved in keeping the plugin current.

PunishmentSystem is a strong fit for server teams that want an in-game GUI and a clear history of disciplinary actions without adopting a paid product. EssentialsX integration can help it fit servers already using that ecosystem, and compatibility with Folia, Paper, and Spigot broadens its platform fit. It is less suited to teams seeking a wider moderation suite centered on web administration, proxy management, chat filtering, staff notes, or detailed moderator-audit workflows. The published model is open source under GPLv3, with source code and releases available from If-Master.

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PunishmentSystem pricing

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

See plans on github.com

PunishmentSystem fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Report workflow	Not verified
Chat filters	Not verified
Staff web panel	Not verified
Proxy support	Not verified
Staff notes	Not verified
Audit logs	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Support	Tickets, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: Discord, EssentialsX
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

PunishmentSystem integrations

PunishmentSystem lists 2 integrations on its own site.

Discord
EssentialsX

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