Cuberite
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Cuberite, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Cuberite's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Cuberite | Free | Free and open source game server · compatible with Minecraft Java Edition 1.8–1.12.2 |
The facts
Each one read from Cuberite's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Administration
- The manual says WebAdmin can manage server settings and player permissions; it is enabled by default but has no users until configured.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Audience
- The manual recommends precompiled builds for beginners and says compiling from source is an option for users seeking more speed or control.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Compatibility
- The project repository says Cuberite supports Minecraft protocol versions 1.8–1.12.2 and Java Edition clients.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Downloads
- The download page lists builds for Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, and source code.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Features
- The project is designed for performance, configurability and extensibility, and aims to recreate most Minecraft features.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Hosted option
- The repository says hosted Cuberite is available through Gamocosm.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Implementation
- The server is written in C++ and supports plugins written in Lua.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Intended users
- Cuberite is presented as a server for Minecraft Java Edition users who want a lightweight, configurable server with extensible gameplay.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Notable limit
- The manual says compiling from source may be necessary for unusual hardware without a precompiled build or unsupported operating systems.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Performance
- The project says Cuberite is designed with performance, configurability, and extensibility in mind.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Plugin repository
- Cuberite provides a repository where users can download plugins and publish their own.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Plugin system
- Plugins can add or modify gameplay features, and developers can use Cuberite’s API documentation to create plugins.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- Cuberite says it does not collect information about use of its server software or web pages; Minecraft authentication may involve data collection by Mojang and Microsoft.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Cuberite is a free and open-source game server compatible with Minecraft Java Edition.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Security
- The download page says downloads are not permitted over insecure HTTP and links require modern encryption support.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Server configuration
- The manual describes configuring worlds, game modes, permissions, monsters, and other server settings.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The project directs users with questions to its forum and Discord server and provides an online user manual.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Supported game versions
- The homepage offers downloads for Minecraft Java Edition 1.8–1.12.2.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Technology
- The server is written in C++ and supports user-written plugins in Lua.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Updates
- The getting-started page says new downloads are generated whenever a commit is added to the Git repository.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Web administration
- Cuberite includes a WebAdmin interface for controlling server settings and player permissions; it is enabled by default but initially has no users.checked 30 Sep 2026
- What it does
- Cuberite is a free and open source game server compatible with Minecraft Java Edition.checked 30 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2010checked 28 Sep 2026
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