ExtraBan

ExtraBan is a free, open-source moderation plugin for Paper-based Minecraft servers. It suits server owners who want punishments, reports and staff coordination in one installation rather than assembling several narrow tools. Its broad workflow is compelling, but the Paper 26.2+ and Java 25+ requirements make compatibility the first buying decision.

Overview

ExtraBan brings routine enforcement and report handling into a single server-side plugin. It covers bans and lesser sanctions, keeps warning history, and gives moderators a shared place to review cases. That scope is a strong fit for communities with an active staff team; a very small server needing only a single ban command may find the additional interface unnecessary.

Key features

Moderators can issue permanent, temporary, offline and IP bans. For situations that need investigation or a reversible response, the freeze system can stop movement and interaction, with an optional mute while the player is frozen. Separate mute and softban actions restrict chat or other player activity without the finality of a permanent ban.

Warnings retain a persistent history and allow staff to remove the most recent warning. In practice, that gives teams a record of escalation and a way to correct the latest entry when a decision changes. The punish GUI includes a duration picker, while history, undo, confirmation and banlist tools add review steps around enforcement instead of relying solely on commands.

Players can submit reports and staff can work through a report queue. Staff chat supports coordination in-game, and chat filters address one common source of moderation work. These features make ExtraBan more useful for a team handling player conduct than a ban-only utility, although it remains focused on moderation rather than general server management.

Optional integrations are LuckPerms, PlaceholderAPI, Discord webhook and bStats. YAML is the default storage format, with SQLite available as an alternative. No required dependencies are involved, so operators can install the core plugin first and add integrations only when their server needs them.

Pricing

The ExtraBan Plugin plan costs nothing. It is open source and released under the MIT License, with no paid tier or seat charge described. That makes it suitable for communities that want the complete feature set without a recurring software bill. The trade-off is operational: you must run it on a compatible self-hosted server and handle configuration, permissions and storage yourself.

Installation consists of placing the downloaded JAR in the server's plugins folder, restarting, and editing the configuration to assign staff permissions. The free plan does not remove the core moderation tools, but it also does not provide a hosted service or managed deployment.

Platforms

ExtraBan is self-hosted and requires Paper or a fork at version 26.2 or newer, plus Java 25 or newer. Those minimums are demanding for servers on older software stacks, so check the runtime before planning a migration. Support is offered through Discord at @m_1z.4, the Extra Flux server, the Spigot resource page and the in-game /eb help command.

Who it's for

Choose ExtraBan for a Paper moderation team that needs enforcement, report queues, staff chat and an audit-friendly warning workflow together. It is particularly suitable when offline or IP bans, temporary sanctions and reversible actions all matter. Look elsewhere if your server cannot move to Java 25 and Paper 26.2+, or if you want a hosted moderation service instead of a plugin you operate.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Broad enforcement range: permanent, temporary, offline and IP bans sit alongside freezes, mutes, softbans and warnings.
• Useful staff controls: the GUI duration picker, confirmation, history, undo and banlist tools support more deliberate decisions.
• Reports are part of the workflow: players submit cases and staff process a queue without adding a separate report plugin.
• Flexible deployment: YAML or SQLite storage and optional integrations avoid mandatory dependencies.
• No license cost: the MIT-licensed plugin provides its full stated plan at no cost.

Cons

• High platform minimums: Java 25 and Paper or a fork at 26.2+ exclude older server environments.
• Self-hosted responsibility: operators must install the JAR, configure permissions and maintain the server themselves.
• Moderation-only scope: it does not replace broader administration or non-player-conduct tooling.

Alternatives

Minecraft Moderation Plugins is the broader category to browse when you want to compare several server moderation approaches.

LibertyBans is a better fit if you need a free option that supports both API and self-hosted use, with Java 17 compatibility. ModGUI suits operators seeking a free MIT-licensed Paper 1.21.11-or-newer plugin with a GUI-oriented approach. Staff+ is worth choosing when support for Paper, Purpur, Folia and Velocity is more important than ExtraBan's specific workflow.

Nimbus AntiCheat is the alternative when cheat detection is central, offering 43 checks, per-check punishments, reports, staff inspection and Discord webhook notifications. BanManager is another free, open-source route for teams wanting API, Linux, self-hosted and web platform coverage. Player Report is a narrower choice for a free self-hosted reporting plugin targeting Minecraft 1.21. ReportsGUI fits servers on native major version 1.17 that need a queue of up to 54 unhandled reports. AdvancedSensitiveWords is an alternative self-hosted option.

Verdict

ExtraBan is the right choice for Paper server teams that want a no-cost, open-source package combining sanctions, report handling and staff coordination. Its main reason to choose it is the breadth of reversible and permanent moderation actions in one workflow. Look elsewhere if your server runs below its strict Java and Paper requirements or if you prefer a hosted or more specialized solution.