If you have ever hosted a semi-large Minecraft server, you might have been cautious of hackers ruining it. In this article, we are going over 10 of the most used anti-cheats in Minecraft, including both free and paid options.
Download Link: https://modrinth.com/plugin/grimac
The Grim Anticheat is one of the most known and downloaded anticheats in Modrinth, and for a good reason. It has multiple great features that make it the most sought-after and free-of-charge anti-cheat.
Pros:
Capable of monitoring hundreds of players at a time
Constant updates throughout the year.
Maintains a replica of the world per player
Comprehensive wiki
Large community
Cons:
Open-source, which leads some cheat engines to adapt and bypass it
Resource-intensive
False Positives
Download Link: https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/ac-negativity-spigot-1-8-1-20-bungeecord-velocity.48399/
The Negativity Anticheat is a decent open-source anticheat for those who are looking for a free and easily configurable solution.
Pros:
Easy to set up
Customizable ban system
Broad detection coverage
Cons:
No longer supported
Open-source, which leads some cheat engines to adapt and bypass it
Not great with high player counts
False Positives
Download Link: https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/themis-anti-cheat-1-17-1-21-bedrock-support-paper-compatibility-free-optimized.90766/
The Themis Anticheat is an anticheat that focuses primarily on efficiency, accuracy, and simplicity. It is a great anti-cheat for cross-platform servers, since it does checks on not only Java players but also Bedrock players.
Pros:
Bedrock/Geyser support
Performance friendly
Constant updates
Cons:
Weaker combat & movement checks
More sophisticated hacks can bypass it
False Positives
Download Link: https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/nocheatplus.26/
The NoCheatPlus Anticheat is a great alternative for small to medium-sized servers running older versions of Minecraft.
Pros:
Very modifiable
Strong coverage for basic movement hacks
Well-known and a lot of community knowledge
Cons:
Not being updated anymore
Compatibility issues with other plugins
Open-source, which leads some hacks to adapt and bypass it
False Positives
Download Link: https://modrinth.com/plugin/foxaddition
While being a great anti-cheat for basic hacks, it can be used with other anti-cheats to enhance the overall coverage of the server, making it an even greater addition to your Minecraft server.
Pros:
Wide version support
Bedrock/Geyser support
Highly configurable
Easy setup
Decent for basic hacks
Cons:
Not a standalone anti-cheat
Small community
Not accurate on laggy servers
False Positives
Download Link: https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/lightanticheat-1-8-1-21-geyser-folia-support.112053/
Like its name states, it is a lightweight anti-cheat designed to block common hacks without using much of the server’s resources. It is a great and compatible plugin for those who want a small but effective anti-cheat.
Pros:
Lightweight
Customizable
Great compatibility
Open-source
Covers most common hacks
Cons:
Limited detection, meaning that more sophisticated hacks might bypass it
Open-source, which leads some hacks to adapt and bypass it
False Positives
Download Link: https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/vulcan-anti-cheat-advanced-cheat-detection-1-8-1-21-10.83626/
For being one of the best premium anti-cheats available, Vulcan really dominates in its customizability compared to other anti-cheats.
Pros:
Highly customizable
Fast support
Easy to set up
Covers most hacks
One-time purchase
Cons:
Not free
Known incompatibilities with known forks (listed in their description)
False Positives
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Download Link: https://polar.top/
The Polar Anticheat is made for server owners who want a robust and up-to-date anticheat that can monitor a vast number of players.
Pros:
Frequent updates
Made for small and high player count servers
Strong Anti-cheat for combat and movement hacks
Easy to set up
Cons:
Subscription-based
Plan limitations
It can be expensive for the average server owner.
False Positives
Download Link: https://intave.ac/
Intave Anticheat is another great premium anti-cheat that is designed to detect and prevent various hacks. It is a reliable option for those who are looking for a modern anti-cheat.
Pros:
Strong Anti-cheat for combat and movement hacks
Configurable
Highly rated
Frequent updates
Great accuracy
Cons:
Subscription-based
It can be expensive for the average server owner.
False Positives
Download Link: https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/anticheataddition.33590/
The AntiCheatAddition is a plugin that provides additional cheat-detection checks that other anti-cheats might not flag. This plugin is designed to be paired with an existing anti-cheat to enhance the overall protection of the server.
Pros:
Lightweight
Configurable
Detects additional hacks that other cheats might not detect
Crossplay
Frequent updates
Cons:
Not a standalone solution
False Positives
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