Before installing a plugin, use the official website to confirm that the plugin supports your server software and Minecraft version.
What is Towny?
Town and nation system built around claimed land, residents, economies and political structure. MSH lists it as a mainstream option in Anti-Grief , but the official project documentation remains the source of truth for exact builds, dependencies and current compatibility.
| Developer / maintainer | TownyAdvanced |
|---|---|
| Category | Anti-Grief |
| Pricing | Free |
| Typical platform | Paper, Folia and Purpur per current Towny requirements |
| Primary use | Town and nation system built around claimed land, residents, economies and political structure. |
What it is good at
- Towns, nations and resident membership
- Chunk-based land claims and permissions
- Economy and war/addon ecosystem
What types of servers should consider it?
- Towny servers
- Earth/geopolitical servers
- Communities centered on towns and nations
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
- Towny is a gamemode foundation, not just a small claims addon. Plan economy, chat, map and war integrations around it.
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: Towny is a town/claim-management system. Other protection plugins can overlap at the same coordinates, so test conflict resolution before launching.
Common questions
What does Towny do?
Town and nation system built around claimed land, residents, economies and political structure.
Is Towny a plugin or a mod?
Towny 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 Towny on a supported Bukkit/Paper server, decide whether you are using a supported economy hook, and set town/nation/world rules before opening public town creation.
How do I know the plugin loaded?
Create a small test town with a non-admin account, claim one plot, add a resident and verify block protection for an outsider. Test persistence and economy charges only after confirming an economy provider exists.
What if it does not load?
If claims or taxes behave differently than expected, inspect town permissions, world settings and economy integration separately. Backup Towny data before changing economy providers.
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.
Alternatives
References
Plugin versions, pricing and platform support can change. These project pages were used as the primary references for this overview.
Related MSH pages
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