Windfall Anti-Cheat
Windfall Anti-Cheat is a free, MIT-licensed Minecraft server plugin that detects movement, combat, packet and inventory exploits.
What Windfall Anti-Cheat is
Windfall Anti-Cheat is a free, MIT-licensed Minecraft server plugin that detects movement, combat, packet and inventory exploits. The README describes 60 checks across those categories, with enforcement actions that can warn, kick or ban players. It supports Spigot, Paper, Folia and Purpur, and lists Minecraft versions 1.7–26.2+. Compatibility features are described for ViaVersion, ViaBackwards, ViaRewind, Geyser, Floodgate, OldCombatMechanics and WorldGuard. WorldGuard 7.x can add optional region checks using PVP flags. Administrators can configure checks, thresholds, punishments and Discord webhook URLs in config.yml. WindfallAPI lets other plugins query player data, violation levels and check status, with operations described as safe for asynchronous access. PacketEvents handles packet interception and must be installed separately. Requirements include Java 11 or later, Minecraft Server 1.8 or later and PacketEvents 2.13.0 or later. The project is provided without warranty and welcomes bug fixes, new checks and documentation contributions.
Good
- Covers movement, combat, packet and inventory checks
- Supports Spigot, Paper, Folia and Purpur
- Offers warn, kick and ban actions
- Configures thresholds and Discord webhooks
- Provides an API for other plugins
Watch out
- PacketEvents must be installed separately
- Requires Java 11 or later
- Requires Minecraft Server 1.8 or later
- Software is provided without warranty
Who it suits
It suits Minecraft server owners seeking configurable exploit detection with minimal TPS impact. Administrators running the listed server software and willing to install PacketEvents are the intended users.
Verdict
Windfall Anti-Cheat offers broad, configurable checks for supported Minecraft servers. Its separate PacketEvents dependency and listed runtime requirements need to be handled before deployment.
Plans and prices
From Windfall Anti-Cheat's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Open-source Minecraft anti-cheat plugin · MIT License |
The facts
Each one read from Windfall Anti-Cheat's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Compatibility
- The README lists support for Spigot, Paper, Folia, and Purpur, with compatibility features for ViaVersion, ViaBackwards, ViaRewind, Geyser, Floodgate, OldCombatMechanics, and WorldGuard.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Configuration
- Server admins can customize checks, thresholds, punishment settings, and Discord webhook URLs in config.yml.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Contributions
- The project README says contributions such as bug fixes, new checks, and documentation improvements are welcome.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Detection checks
- The project README describes 60 checks across combat, movement, packet, and inventory categories.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The product site says Windfall is built for Minecraft server owners seeking protection with minimal TPS impact.checked 11 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository identifies the software as MIT licensed and provides it without warranty.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Packet dependency
- Windfall intercepts packets through PacketEvents, which must be installed as a separate plugin.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Public API
- The WindfallAPI lets external plugins query player data, violation levels, and check status, and its operations are described as safe for asynchronous access.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Windfall is a Minecraft anti-cheat plugin that detects movement, combat, and inventory exploits.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Region controls
- WorldGuard 7.x is supported for optional region checks using PVP flags.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- The README lists Java 11 or later, Minecraft Server 1.8 or later, and PacketEvents 2.13.0 or later as requirements.checked 11 Oct 2026
