Before installing a plugin, use the official website to confirm that the plugin supports your server software and Minecraft version.
What is Plan?
Player analytics dashboard for playtime, sessions, retention and server/network activity. MSH lists it as a mainstream option in Discord, Maps & Analytics , but the official project documentation remains the source of truth for exact builds, dependencies and current compatibility.
| Developer / maintainer | Plan team |
|---|---|
| Category | Discord, Maps & Analytics |
| Pricing | Free |
| Typical platform | Paper-family servers |
| Primary use | Player analytics dashboard for playtime, sessions, retention and server/network activity. |
What it is good at
- Web analytics dashboard
- Player sessions/playtime/retention metrics
- Network and server performance/activity views
What types of servers should consider it?
- Server owners who want evidence about player activity and retention
- Networks measuring how players move between servers
Pricing and distribution
The plugin is distributed as a free option. Check the official page for the current download source and license.
What to check before using it
- Analytics data can contain player identifiers and behavior history. Secure the web panel/database and set appropriate access controls.
Also check the plugin's current dependency list, migration notes and supported server versions on the official page before changing a production server.
Operational caution: Plan offers analytics through a web interface, not merely chat commands. Treat its dashboard and stored player information as administrative data that needs access controls.
Common questions
What does Plan do?
Player analytics dashboard for playtime, sessions, retention and server/network activity.
Is Plan a plugin or a mod?
Plan is listed here because it is used as a server plugin in its supported plugin environment. Some projects also publish builds for other platforms; use the official download page to choose the correct platform build.
Do players need to install it?
Most server plugins run server-side and do not require players to install the same JAR. Features that rely on resource packs, Bedrock bridges or optional client integrations can still change what the player must download or accept.
How do I install it?
Install the Plan build for your server or proxy platform and configure its built-in webserver, including an assigned port and authentication. Network installations may require the database and proxy/backend topology described by the Plan wiki.
How do I know the plugin loaded?
After restart, use the Plan in-game link command or startup webserver URL to open the dashboard with an authorized account. Generate a short test session and check that data appears for the correct server.
What if it does not load?
If Minecraft data is collected but the dashboard cannot open, troubleshoot port allocation, firewall and reverse-proxy routing separately from Plan’s database connection. Do not expose an unprotected analytics interface to the public internet.
For general plugin installation, read How to Install Plugins on a Minecraft Server. To understand the plugin lifecycle and how plugins differ from mods, read How Minecraft Server Plugins Work. If the plugin refuses to load, use Plugin Failed to Load.
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References
Plugin versions, pricing and platform support can change. These project pages were used as the primary references for this overview.
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