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Minestom vs Paper
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| Fact | Minestom | Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 3.3k | 13k |
| Latest | 2026.10.07-26.2 | 26.2 |
| Last push | 2026-11-08 | 2026-11-11 |
| Release cadence | about 13 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 10 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 72 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Minestom replaces Paper. Alternatives to Paper →
PartialA library for building a server, with no vanilla worlds or gameplay unless you write them.
Minestom
- 2026.10.07-26.22026-10-07It is recommended to update to receive the latest security fixes.
- 2026.10.05-26.22026-10-05This is a breaking release. APIs that were deprecated for removal are gone, ServerFlag is replaced by the new ServerPro…
- 2026.09.12-26.22026-09-12refactor: Use ConcurrentMessageQueues in scheduler queues
- 2026.08.28-26.22026-08-28chore: bump the non-breaking group across 1 directory with 5 updates by @dependabot[bot] in
- 2026.08.16-26.22026-08-16chore: bump the non-breaking group with 3 updates by @dependabot[bot] in
Paper
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Minestom
✓ signed The latest release, 2026.10.07-26.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Paper
unsigned The latest release, 26.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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