Paper Performance. More Customization.
All of Paper's optimizations plus rideable mobs, gameplay tweaks, and full plugin support. No client-side mods needed.
⚡ Get Your Purpur ServerPurpur Minecraft Server Hosting
Purpur takes everything Paper does well and adds a deep layer of server-side customization on top: rideable mobs, configurable mob behavior, and dozens of gameplay tweaks Paper keeps locked away. Pick Purpur at checkout, drop in your plugins, and your friends connect with the regular Minecraft client.
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✓Easy Purpur Install
✓Bukkit, Spigot & Paper Plugins
✓Advanced Server Customization
✓Expert Live Chat Support
✓No Upsells
What is Purpur?
Purpur is Minecraft server software built on top of Paper. It inherits all of Paper's performance optimizations, bug fixes, and plugin compatibility, then exposes configuration options that vanilla and Paper hardcode. If you want fine-grained control over how your server behaves without touching mods or client-side changes, Purpur is how you get it.
Advanced Mob Customization
Make mobs rideable, tune spawn rates, adjust health and damage values, or disable specific mobs entirely, all through server configuration files. No plugins required, and players join with the standard vanilla client.
Gameplay Tweaks Without Mods
Purpur unlocks dozens of settings that are fixed in vanilla and Paper: crop growth rates, anvil repair costs, enchantment limits, and individual game mechanics can all be adjusted from config files in your control panel.
Full Paper and Spigot Compatibility
Because Purpur is built on Paper, every Bukkit, Spigot, and Paper plugin works unchanged. You keep async chunk loading, Paper's optimizations, and the entire plugin ecosystem, and gain the extra customization on top.
Purpur Without the Setup Headaches
Paper-level performance, deeper customization, and every hosting feature included from day one.
One-Click Purpur Install
Select Purpur as your server software during purchase, or switch to it later from the control panel. No jar files to download, no startup flags to configure. Your Purpur server is provisioned and running in minutes.
The Whole Plugin Ecosystem
EssentialsX, LuckPerms, WorldGuard, Dynmap, and thousands of other Bukkit, Spigot, and Paper plugins run on Purpur without modification. Upload plugin jars through the File Manager or SFTP and restart to activate.
Config Editing in the Panel
Purpur's power lives in its configuration files, so we make them easy to reach. Edit purpur.yml and every other config directly in the browser-based control panel. No FTP client or command line needed.
Automated Daily Backups
Your world and plugin data are backed up automatically every day. Experimenting with aggressive config changes is a lot less scary when any previous state is one click away from being restored.
Low-Ping Locations Worldwide
Pick the data center closest to your group at checkout for the lowest ping. Locations across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia keep everyone on a responsive connection.
Instance Switching Included
Keep a Purpur SMP, a vanilla world, and a modded instance ready under one plan and swap between them whenever you want. Nothing is lost when you switch.
Purpur vs Paper vs Vanilla
All three run great on SimpleGameHosting, and you can switch between them anytime from the control panel.
| Feature | Purpur | Paper | Vanilla |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | Heavily optimized (based on Paper) | Heavily optimized | Baseline |
| Plugin Support | Bukkit + Spigot + Paper | Bukkit + Spigot + Paper | None |
| Bug Fixes | Extensive (inherited from Paper) | Extensive | Official patches only |
| Async Chunk Loading | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mob Customization | Advanced: rideable mobs, configurable behavior | Standard | None |
| Gameplay Tweaks | Dozens of configurable options | Limited | None |
| Best For | Servers wanting max customization and performance | Most servers (SMP, minigames, communities) | Pure unmodified Minecraft only |
If you want Paper's performance with more control over how your server behaves, use Purpur. If you never touch the extra options, Paper is the most widely used choice and works great. Only pick Vanilla if you specifically want the untouched Minecraft experience with no plugins.
Popular Plugins for Purpur Servers
Purpur runs every Bukkit, Spigot, and Paper plugin. These are the ones most multiplayer servers start with.
EssentialsX
Core server commands including homes, warps, kits, economy, and chat formatting. The foundation of most SMP servers.
LuckPerms
Advanced permissions and rank management. Create staff ranks, VIP tiers, and custom permission groups.
Dynmap
Real-time web map of your Minecraft world that players can browse from any browser.
WorldGuard
Region protection and world management. Protect builds, spawn areas, and specific regions from griefing.
Vault
Economy and permissions API required by many other plugins for money, permissions, and chat systems.
GeyserMC
Bedrock crossplay for your Java server. Let Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and mobile players join your Purpur server.
How to Set Up a Purpur Server
Select Purpur, add your plugins, and start playing. Players connect with the regular Minecraft client.
1
Get a Server
Choose a plan and select Purpur as your server software during purchase, or switch any existing server to Purpur from the control panel.
2
Install Your Plugins
Upload plugin .jar files to the plugins folder through the File Manager or SFTP, then restart the server to activate them.
3
Tune Your Config
Open purpur.yml in the panel to enable rideable mobs, tweak mechanics, and shape the server to your liking. Optional, but it is the fun part.
4
Start Playing
Share your server IP with your friends. No mods, special launcher, or client-side setup required.
Purpur Server Hosting Plans
Purpur is server-side software, not a mod loader, so it runs efficiently on lower RAM plans. Size by player count and plugin load. Every plan includes all features, no upsells.