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Paper vs Purpur
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| Fact | Paper | Purpur |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Java |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 13k | 2.4k |
| Latest | 26.2 | 1.20.6 |
| Last push | 2026-11-11 | 2026-11-12 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 72 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Purpur replaces Paper. Alternatives to Paper →
Drop-inA fork of Paper that keeps its plugins and configuration, adding gameplay and configuration options.
Paper
This repository publishes tags, not GitHub releases.
Purpur
This repository publishes tags, not GitHub releases.
Paper
unsigned The latest release, 26.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Purpur
✓ signed The latest release, 1.20.6, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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