How to Sell Your Minecraft Plugins on ModForge
If you write Spigot or Paper plugins, there is a real market for your work. Here's how to package, price, and sell your Minecraft plugins on ModForge.
The Minecraft Plugin Market in 2026
Minecraft remains the best-selling game of all time, and the server economy around it is enormous. Thousands of server owners — from small community servers to large networks — need custom plugins they cannot find on free resources. If you write Java or Kotlin plugins for Spigot, Paper, Folia, or Velocity, you have a skill worth selling.
What Plugin Buyers Are Looking For
Server owners buy plugins for two reasons: the free alternative is low quality, or no free alternative exists. The most consistent sellers on ModForge are:
- Custom economy & jobs plugins — tailored progression, custom currency, unique job trees
- Minigame engines — kit PvP, SkyWars, BedWars variants with configurable maps
- Anti-cheat addons — lightweight checks that layer on top of existing solutions
- Admin & moderation tools — Discord-linked punishment systems, staff GUIs, log exporters
- Roleplay & RPG systems — classes, skills, custom items with NBT, quest systems
The common thread: they are configurable, well-documented, and solve a problem that PlaceholderAPI + a free plugin cannot.
Packaging Your Plugin for Sale
What to include in your download:
- The compiled
.jar(and source if you are comfortable sharing it) - A
config.ymlwith every option commented - A
README.mdor wiki link explaining all commands and permissions - A
CHANGELOG.mdif you plan to update it
Buyers evaluate documentation before they evaluate features. A well-documented plugin at $20 will outsell a feature-rich but undocumented one at $10.
Pricing Guide
| Plugin type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Small utility (one feature, <500 lines) | $5 – $12 |
| Mid-size plugin (multiple features, configurable) | $12 – $35 |
| Full system (economy, minigame engine, etc.) | $35 – $100 |
| Network-scale / custom work | $100+ |
Do not race to the bottom on price. A $5 plugin signals low effort to buyers. Price for the time you spent, not for what you think people will pay.
After You Publish
Update your plugin when the Minecraft version updates. Buyers check compatibility before purchasing — a listing that says "1.20 – 1.21.4 ✅" converts better than one that says "1.18+" with no update in two years. Reply to support questions publicly so other buyers can see the answers.