**For ViaVersion updates, consider joining our Discord.** **Donate via [GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/kennytv/sponsorships?sponsor=kennytv&tier_id=385613&preview=false) to get new updates early.** [![https://ci.viaversion.com/userContent/images/D.png](https://ci.viaversion.com/userContent/images/D.png)](https://discord.gg/viaversion) ![YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VIhrSFfhLU) [Spanish](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7ah30j6Jwc) | [German](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngLgKGhrlM4) | [French](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GWqj5sZYlw) ![https://ci.viaversion.com/userContent/images/O.png](https://ci.viaversion.com/userContent/images/O.png) Our aim is to allow newer Java Edition client versions to connect to older server versions. Just drag and drop it into the plugin folder and you're done, see below if you use a proxy like Velocity. We currently support Paper and Velocity - there are also addons for [BungeeCord](https://hangar.papermc.io/ViaVersion/ViaBungee) and [Sponge](https://modrinth.com/plugin/viasponge). #### Java 17 requirement - See https://docs.papermc.io/misc/java-install on how to update your Java version - Even Minecraft 1.8 is *mostly* able to run on Java 17, although for a better experience you should use a fork that fixes smaller issues - Some older versions require the `Paper.IgnoreJavaVersion` system property to be set (`-DPaper.IgnoreJavaVersion=true` as a startup flag), but run perfectly fine using Java 17 - If all else fails, use the [Java 8 compatibility builds we provide](https://ci.viaversion.com/job/ViaVersion-Java8/) at risk of not receiving support for issues it could cause - you should not make yourself depend on these *too* much, they will generally only be updated on releases **We suggest reading our [Installation](https://docs.viaversion.com/display/viaversion/installation) page on our docs first, this will ensure everything is set up correctly.** Here's what is supported (Newer versions on older servers): ![https://ci.viaversion.com/userContent/images/T.png](https://ci.viaversion.com/userContent/images/T.png) Note: ViaVersion only supports newer versions, even on subversions! Use [ViaBackwards](https://hangar.papermc.io/ViaVersion/ViaBackwards) and [ViaRewind](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/viarewind.52109/) to allow older versions to connect. Builds labelled with a dash (eg. -DEV) are on our [build](https://ci.viaversion.com) server. If you're confused what Via* plugins you need click [here](https://viaversion.com/setup). **Do you use BungeeCord / Velocity?** Ensure you have updated it first, you can use the plugin on all your backend servers OR BungeeCord/Velocity. Compatibility is the best when on your backend servers. **Kicked for too many packets?** We include a packet limiter if you need to disable this simply set the limits to -1 in the config. ![https://ci.viaversion.com/userContent/images/B.png](https://ci.viaversion.com/userContent/images/B.png) * All plugins you use should be made for the Bukkit version you are using. * **Reloads** are buggy, don't report bugs if they break your server, just reboot. * Make sure your **BungeeCord / Velocity plugins** are up to date & so is Bungee / Velocity. (Also try removing SkinRestorer if disconnect issues if you use it) * **BKCommonLib** does not work properly with ProtocolLib for 1.8.8, you can use my special version [here](https://github.com/mylesiscool/bkcommonlib). * **Orebfuscator** does not work properly with ProtocolLib for 1.8, you can use my special version [here](https://github.com/mylesiscool/orebfuscator). ![https://ci.viaversion.com/userContent/images/DC.png](https://ci.viaversion.com/userContent/images/DC.png) We love people supporting us, and it takes a huge amount of work to do what we do, consider becoming a sponsor and get access to early releases [here](https://viaversion.com/donate).

Previous Donator Clubs

1.20 Tell me a trail Donator Club

myokan 3F_1 Sage905 [You? <3](https://viaversion.com/donate)

1.19 Where's the Warden Donator Club

Guerteltier myokan Marcoonline Sombrerian Kavatch - [greev.eu](https://greev.eu) ohanacraft Patti - [Rsmv.net](https://rsmv.net) Fiba1 NeverminedDE - [nevermined.de](https://nevermined.de) Braeden_Setzer [You? <3](https://viaversion.com/donate)

1.18 creepy cliff donator club

myokan NolanMC Fiba1 ArtMasster galaipa Noobcrew - [Skyblock.net](https://skyblock.net/) Minecraft Server List - [https://minecraft.buzz](https://minecraft.buzz/) Patrick - Amazing Skills [You? <3](https://viaversion.com/donate)

1.17 cool cave donator club

Grinderwolf - [Origin Realms](https://originrealms.com/) Kihsomray ManagedMango myokan Fiba1 Beuteugeu Siggi88 - CubeBuilders.net Noxturnix Joseph - [OneBlockMC](https://oneblockmc.com/) KentkyFriedData BenguMC - [HarvestMC](https://harvestmc.net/) wouter_MC mrfloris - [1moreblock.com](https://1moreblock.com/) Guerteltier Tonnetti - AfterBeyondNetworks disqeto _tomcraft RidaJ - [Survival Island MC](https://survivalislandmc.com/) Guerteltier Parkoura - [https://parkourserver.com](https://parkourserver.com/) [You? <3](https://viaversion.com/donate)

1.16 happy hoglin donator club

wouter_MC - [DDG](https://dusdavidgames.nl/) RostinV - [DDG](https://dusdavidgames.nl/) Remski FrankHeijden Nolan - [CultivateMC](https://www.cultivatemc.com/) SirKillian austind9999 fergydanny x2 Myokan Sprock Beuteugeu - [beuteugeu.com](https://beuteugeu.com/) MumbosHut - [LevelMC](https://levelmc.com/) Rainie - [PVPGalaxy](https://pvpgalaxy.com/) Ohanacraft MajkY96 Siggi88 - [CubeBuilders.net](https://cubebuilders.net/) KentkyFriedData TCPShield - [TCPShield](https://tcpshield.com/) Montimedici Diamax10 jakkuh marcoonline ypxo Flori1224 Retro_Ah173 Fiba1 Guerteltier TheOddPuff CarlosA190 MGc_ iLemon - [LemonCloud](https://www.lemoncloud.org/) Tetech89 - CrazyPig Family Friendly Minecraft Server LiquidDev Insprill Buddy_DE _tomcraft Capitain_Bliwox Galexrt Codes320 [Overcast Community](https://oc.tc/) Flori2007 NeverminedDE MagnaRisa Community ItzmeDiamond PierreSchwang LinsaFTW [You? <3](https://viaversion.com/donate)

1.15 buzz buzz buzz donator club

theminecoder TitanicFreak - [MineSuperior](https://minesuperior.com/) Gianluca koalaclumsy ConstructorLeo Dacon - ManaCube / MineVille CultivateMC KingVocalWolf fergydanny - [MomentoNetwork](https://momentonetwork.net/) Fiba1 NotMyFault royalkingkb Renezoros drtshock - Minehut Jakkuh iTzDinikCZ Keviro BrunnoFdc igabrielf04 - [mysterystar.xyz](https://t.co/dly50atdp4?amp=1) Tristan9_6 Siggi88 - [CubeBuilders.net](https://cubebuilders.net/) TheOddPuff dontonn mrfloris redted44 Small_Pear chuchufate thaumiel9 AngelPrints pilotkip Elikill58 KHAOS_KLOUDS FrederikC - [Nice-Hosting.dk](https://nice-hosting.dk/) Sprock Noobcrew The_Power_Miner Lenni0451 RK_01 CoffeePi [You? <3](https://viaversion.com/donate)

1.14 fierce fox donator club

TitanicFreak - [MineSuperior](https://minesuperior.com/) L4BORG - [ExtremeCraft.net](https://extremecraft.net/) HexedHero - [CursedCraft](https://cursedcraft.com) MunchyMC redfrosting - [DatPixel.net](https://www.datpixel.net/) Minecats - [Minecats](https://www.minecats.com/) [x2] royalkingkb Despawned - [Mineteria](https://mineteria.com/) rikyriky232 RFSMassacre epicgamer133 - [BreakingMC](https://breakingmc.net/) HiveMC - [HiveMC](https://hivemc.com/) SpEeD1111 ToastyNikk AlexMiller Tomographix AddstarMC - [www.addstar.com.au](https://www.addstar.com.au/) SkyServers Fiba1 MrPowerGamerBR MMCM HiKings iCaitlyn Cosido fergydanny - [MomentoNetwork](https://momentonetwork.net/) Dartanman LordExecuter Aequotis - [cubed.community](https://cubed.community/) TheOddPuff - [RedstonePVP](https://www.redstonepvp.com/) fredisz 4ch3los lukas81298 Sean - [MineBuzz](https://mindbuzz.com.au) [You? <3](https://donorbox.org/viaversion)

1.13 secret underwater donator club

Akatsuki - [AkalaboServer](https://akalabo.com/) Raiya - play.dawnhaven.net KennyTV - [NeruxVace.net](https://neruxvace.net) nbtiwires - [Puffers.world](https://puffers.world) AL_1 DragonsKingdom - [DragonsKingdom](https://www.dragons-kingdom.de) Dacon Beuteugeu_Play - [Beuteugeu](https://www.beuteugeu.com/) GhostFabbyz - [WarAccademy](https://waraccademy.com) RyanHecht - [MCParks](https://mcparks.us/) Minecats - [Minecats](https://www.minecats.com/) L4BORG - [ExtremeCraft.net](https://extremecraft.net) Gurugs12 - [CCLPUBLIC.DE](https://cclpublic.de/) redfrosting - [DatPixel.net](https://www.datpixel.net/) Itaquito fergydanny - [MomentoNetwork](https://momentonetwork.net/) Gianluca DylanKeir VitaMC - [MineSpire.net](https://minespire.net) TitanicFreak - [MineSuperior](https://minesuperior.com/) epicgamer133 - [MineSuperior](https://minesuperior.com/) brandon2922 - [play.xcellentzone.com](https://play.xcellentzone.com/) Partydragen - [Mc.cubedcraft.com](https://mc.cubedcraft.com/) mrfloris - [1moreblock.com](https://1moreblock.com:25565/) Monty70 - [GameTeam.cz](https://gameteam.cz) iLemon - [EMAIL='alex@desteria.com']Desteria[/EMAIL] Odin jet315 - [PlanetMine](https://planetmine.org) Schneidertm - [MiniCraft](https://minicraft-server.de/) SkyServers mikedmd - [BuildersRefuge](https://buildersrefuge.com/) FatherWh0 SyntaxError starwarsfreak219 Yesdog - Yesdog's Crafty Craft ([www.yesdog.us](https://www.yesdog.us/)) Olympus Minecraft [https://www.ozonemc.ru/](https://www.ozonemc.ru/) HexedHero - [CursedCraft](https://cursedcraft.com) Whitehouse_256 Saii1 ArZor fredisz AlbinReidar mmcmullen3 Kiqkinas Fiba1 hecbridge1 lucaazalim KiaraPaw Momibelle Dwayneh Digital aag4 - [Sky Kingdoms](https://discord.gg/jzwpkxc) aag4 - [Project Wonder](https://discord.gg/zadyqx6) LordExecuter royalkingkb BramWSS StupidDrew9

1.12 cool cat donator club

Minecats - [Minecats](https://www.minecats.com/) [x2] NemeGaming - [NemeGaming](https://nemegaming.com/) ssamjh - [MineSwine](https://mineswine.com) FlooTastisch - [MineSucht](https://www.minesucht.net/) HarvestMC - [HarvestMC](https://harvestmc.net/) Gianluca RenMX - [RenMX](https://renmx.com) Mod_masta - [Emenbee](https://www.emenbee.net/) HiveMC - [HiveMC](https://hivemc.com) FleetPaw - [WarriorsMC](https://warriorsmc.net/) Turqmelon - [Melon LLC](https://melondev.co/) OasisMaximus FatherWh0 - [MerchantVillages](https://www.merchantvillages.com/) TmTmc - [Take Me To Minecraft](https://www.takemeto-minecraft.com) TheOddPuff - [RedstonePVP](https://www.redstonepvp.com) [x3] KevFive MunchyMC - [MunchyMC](https://munchymc.com/) [Kovar.co](https://kovar.co) ScriptJunkie - gimmecraft NLThijs48 - [Go-Craft.com](https://go-craft.com) nbtiwires - [mineworld.farm](https://mineworld.farm) Hinata - Mineserver26 Vestle - [Crafted Serenity Survival](https://playcsmc.com/) [UberMinecraft](https://www.ubermc.net/) [Shocker2015](https://www.spigotmc.org/members/shocker2015.229293/) [Let's Mine](https://www.letsmine.eu) DartCZ Bobcat00 - [LanaPug.com](https://lanapug.com) Dannyy94 - [PotterWorld](https://potterworldmc.com) Mrjuju0319 - Pvp.faction-world.com [fiba1](https://www.spigotmc.org/members/fiba1.20528/) - [RipSwag](https://ripswag.com/)

1.11 / sponge / bungeecord donator club

theminecoder - [EnderCloud](https://endercloud.net/) GiansCode - [Jevination](https://jevination.net/) HavocMC - [HavocMC](https://havocmc.net) Keviro - [GamingMine.net](https://gamingmine.net/) 4thNodeGaming - [4thNodeGaming](https://www.4thnodegaming.net/) NotoriusNemo - End Game FatherWh0 - [MerchantVillages](https://www.merchantvillages.com/) Minecats - [Minecats](https://www.minecats.com/) Tree182 - [BlockDrop](https://blockdrop.org/index.php) timli168 - [BeyondMC.net](https://beyondmc.net) 7r580 - [TheCAV](https://thecav.net/) Aberzhulan - [JustAddBacon](https://www.jabmc.com) CubedCraft - [CubedCraft](https://cubedcraft.com/) FleetPaw - [WarriorsMC](https://warriorsmc.us/) DatPixel - [DatPixel](https://datpixel.net/) MunchyMC - [MunchyMC](https://munchymc.com/) RiverForce - Play.FluxCraft.pro ursinn - [CrazyCraftLand](https://crazycraftland.net)

1.10 update donator club

TheHive - [HiveMC](https://hivemc.com/) GiansCode - [Jevination](https://jevination.net/) connection_lost FleetPaw - [WarriorsMC](https://warriorsmc.us/) Techcable LactemSr - [Alphacraft](https://www.alphacraft.us/articles/) SunsetRider - 3rd Avenue Jalotis - [Zamble](https://twitter.com/zamblenet) ImamTech - [Mineheroes](https://www.mineheroes.net/) Terrobility - [TerrocidePVP](https://terrocidepvp.net/) MrPowerGamerBR - [SparklyPower](https://sparklypower.net/) KunPapa - [DeadPlayers](https://www.deadplayers.net/) DigitalSniperz - [ElytraMC](https://elytramc.com/) SebyHas - [McToxicRo](https://mctoxic.ro/forum) JBTollak - [Crafters.dk](https://crafters.dk/) Pwing - [Pwing](https://pwing.net) MineCove - [MineCove](https://minecove.net/) Frozon - [Dunterra](https://www.dunterra.com/) Neil - [FrostRealms](https://frostrealms.com) Multigaming Network - [MultigamingNetwork](https://multigaming.network/) johnb165 - [Slabcraft](https://www.slabcraft.net) KingRaptor345 - [Craft-Nations](https://craft-nations.enjin.com/) fuzzy_bot - [CraftCadia](https://craftcadia.com/) MunchyMC - [MunchyMC](https://munchymc.com) vemacs - [PrimeMC](https://primemc.org/) Alterego - [Randomcraft](https://randomcraft.org/) Aberzhulan - [JustAddBacon](https://jabmc.com) insou Aquazus - [Aquazus](https://aquazus.fr/) Casmicraft - [Casmicraft](https://www.casmicraft.net/) FifaMc (Ryan) - [FifaMC](https://fifamc.net) Mylesss - [The Arcade](https://thearcademc.com/) jarnevan - [nexusisland.mc-server.net](https://nexus-island.buycraft.net/) Matthew Cameron - [VelocityMC](https://playvelocity.com/) BenBeast - [Ali-A Craft](https://forum.aliacraft.net/) DevBukkit - [play.static-prison.com](https://static-prison.com/) Zedwick - [Zedwork](https://zedwork.co.uk/)

1.9 update donator club

insigniajoe - [TimelessPvP](https://store.timelesspvp.net/) Noobcrew - [Mineverse](https://mineverse.com/) Johann - [ReeveMC](https://reevemc.com/home/) alex_markey - [MCCentral](https://mccentral.org/) MineCove - [MineCove](https://minecove.net/) i9hdkill - [HexagonMC](https://hexagonmc.eu/) xkuyax/Bodoo - [TheVace](https://thevace.net/) Mikgreg - [Omega Realm](https://omegarealm.com/) clankstar - [HiveMC](https://hivemc.com/) Eli Levy - [mcmagic.us](https://mcmagic.us) Fayettemat - Various Projects thomas__k - [BeanBlockz](https://beanblockz.com/) Net9 - [Net9 Game services & Hosting](https://net9.fi/en/) Mod_masta - [Emenbee Realms](https://emenbee.net/) DansTooGood - [DanCraft](https://www.dancraft.net/) HSikMy - [GunColony](https://guncolony.com/) STyX Network - [STyX Network](https://styxnetwork.net/) ChrisT - [Jersey Craft](https://jerseycraft.net/) petko - [FireVill](https://www.firevill.com/) Phineas - [FrostedMC](https://frostedmc.com/) tmr2000 - timrcraft.dmch.nl Terrobility - [TerrocidePVP](https://terrocidepvp.net/) Anomaly - [MinecraftSociety](https://www.minecraftsociety.com/) KevFive - [TheRealmsNetwork](https://www.therealmsnetwork.com/) cowsook - [Enderchest.org](https://enderchest.org/) Collin - [MineTime](https://minetime.com/) LuckyLemonDE - [SKYCUBE](https://www.skycube.eu/) / [Castle Rush](https://www.castlerush.net/) JBTollak - [Crafters.dk](https://crafters.dk/) Jordan308 - [MineKingdom](https://minekingdom.net/) nick2017 - [Nickcraft](https://nickcraft.uk/vv) Beaupedia - [Queercraft](https://queercraft.net) Dooley_labs - [MeozCraft](https://meozcraft.com/) (Link at the start of the post) I love them all <3

![https://ci.viaversion.com/userContent/images/FAQ.png](https://ci.viaversion.com/userContent/images/FAQ.png) **How do I use this with BungeeCord? I'm getting outdated server issues?** Have you checked you've updated BungeeCord **Can I use 1.7?** We don't plan on supporting it due to the work involved. Use [ProtocolSupport](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/protocolsupport.7201/) with ViaVersion on 1.8 server, though we don't have copies of these (Build [388](https://protocolsupport.true-games.org/old/)). Or preferably, ViaRewind + ViaBackwards. **My blocks look weird / don't connect?** Enable serverside-blockconnections: true in the config. **Will you update to version 1.x?** We plan to update as new Minecraft updates come out, yes. **I can't use an item, block, feature from a newer version?!** We aim to allow compatibility, we don't intend to add new items, blocks. **Are you open source? [https://github.com/ViaVersion/ViaVersion](https://github.com/ViaVersion/ViaVersion)** **Can I donate to you?** Sure, [https://viaversion.com/donate](https://viaversion.com/donate):) **I get a weird disconnect error?** Try with no plugins, if it still persists report it to us. Otherwise, there is another plugin conflicting, remove plugins until it stops. **My players get kicked for sending too many packets?** If you use resource packs / have really laggy players it's suggested to increase max-pps in the config. (Try doubling it until your players don't have issues, it's there to prevent spam exploits) **I need help!** See the section below, preferably join our discord. **What do all the config options mean?** You can read our docs [here](https://docs.viaversion.com/display/viaversion/configuration). **What are the commands?** * /viaver list - Show what players are on what versions * /viaver autoteam - Toggle collision auto teaming, you may need to disable if you are getting bungee team issues. * /viaver dontbugme - Toggle the update notifier * /viaver pps - Show the packets per seconds for ported players. * /viaver debug - Useful for packet crashes and reporting, will show all packets on the console. Don't used unless asked to. (Use viaversion.admin for perms) ![https://ci.viaversion.com/userContent/images/H.png](https://ci.viaversion.com/userContent/images/H.png) If you have a bug, [click here](https://github.com/viaversion/viaversion/issues/) and post it. If you're a developer you are free to help us squash bugs at our GitHub: [https://github.com/ViaVersion/ViaVersion](https://github.com/ViaVersion/ViaVersion) **How to get help?** Join our [Discord Server](https://viaversion.com/discord) or use the Discussion tab above. We'll announce new versions on our Discord. **Discord (for help & updates):** [https://discord.gg/viaversion](https://discord.gg/viaversion) **Documentation:** [https://docs.viaversion.com](https://docs.viaversion.com/) **Donations:** [https://viaversion.com/donate](https://viaversion.com/donate) ![https://ci.viaversion.com/userContent/images/L.png](https://ci.viaversion.com/userContent/images/L.png) **Build Server:** [https://ci.viaversion.com](https://ci.viaversion.com) **Javadocs for our API:** [https://jd.viaversion.com](https://jd.viaversion.com) **Maven Repo:** [https://repo.viaversion.com](https://repo.viaversion.com)

Published on	January 4, 2026
Downloads	524

ViaVersion

Snapshot 5.7.1-SNAPSHOT+889

kennytv released ViaVersion version 5.7.1-SNAPSHOT+889 on January 4, 2026

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5.7.1-SNAPSHOT+889