Screenshot 1 of 1. LuckPerms banner with the project name and key in the project's lime accent color
What LuckPerms works with.
| Platform | Java Edition |
|---|---|
| Loaders | Bukkit, Paper, Spigot, BungeeCord, Velocity, Waterfall |
| Minecraft versions | 1.8.8, 1.8.9, 1.9, 1.9.1, 1.9.2, 1.9.3, 1.9.4, 1.10, 1.10.1, 1.10.2, 1.11, 1.11.1, 1.11.2, 1.12, 1.12.1, 1.12.2, 1.13, 1.13.1, 1.13.2, 1.14, 1.14.1, 1.14.2, 1.14.3, 1.14.4, 1.15, 1.15.1, 1.15.2, 1.16, 1.16.1, 1.16.2, 1.16.3, 1.16.4, 1.16.5, 1.17, 1.17.1, 1.18, 1.18.1, 1.18.2, 1.19, 1.19.1, 1.19.2, 1.19.3, 1.19.4, 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11 |
LuckPerms is a permissions plugin for Java Edition servers, written by lucko. Admins create groups, assign permissions to them, and so decide which features each player can use. Permissions can be set with commands, directly in config files, or in the web editor.
The newest Bukkit release covers Paper and Spigot from 1.8.8 to 26.3, and Folia from 1.8.9 to 26.3. BungeeCord, Waterfall and Velocity releases cover 1.8.9 to 26.3. None of the current plugin releases lists a required dependency. The latest is 5.5.71, published 2026-08-06.
What it is built for
- Speed and scalability, which the creator names as the design goal.
- Three ways to edit permissions: commands, config files and the web editor.
- A choice of data storage options, so one setup can suit a single server or a larger network.
- Wide customisation through settings, plus the free MIT licence.
Installing on Paper, Spigot or Velocity
Pick the release that matches your software: the Bukkit file for Paper, Spigot and Folia, the BungeeCord file for BungeeCord and Waterfall, or the Velocity file for Velocity. Place the .jar in the plugins folder of that server or proxy, then restart it. Players install nothing and join with a normal client. For the general routine, see how to install plugins on a server.
Trade-offs
LuckPerms is required on the server and unsupported on the client, so it does nothing for singleplayer worlds. It also has a lot of settings. The creator points admins to the wiki at luckperms.net/wiki before asking for support, and bugs go to the GitHub issue tracker.
Questions about LuckPerms.
4 questions
How do I install LuckPerms?
Put the .jar that matches your software into the plugins folder of your Paper, Spigot, Folia, BungeeCord, Waterfall or Velocity installation, then restart it. Players do not install anything. They join with a normal Java Edition client.
Does LuckPerms work on Folia and Velocity?
Yes. Modrinth lists Folia from 1.8.9 to 26.3 using the Bukkit release, and Velocity from 1.8.9 to 26.3 with its own release. Waterfall and BungeeCord share one proxy release.
Which Minecraft version does LuckPerms support?
The Bukkit release for Paper and Spigot covers 1.8.8 to 26.3. Folia and the proxy releases cover 1.8.9 to 26.3. Fabric starts at 1.16.4, Forge at 1.19 and NeoForge at 1.21.
Do players need LuckPerms installed?
No. It is required on the server and unsupported on the client. Players join with an ordinary Java Edition client and see only the effects of the permissions you set.
