
AnnounceBossBarZ: Why Choose This Plugin?
The plugin revolutionizes how server administrators communicate with players by transforming ordinary announcements into eye-catching, professional notifications using Minecraft's BossBar feature. Unlike traditional chat messages that quickly disappear, AnnounceBossBarZ ensures your important information is prominently displayed at the top of players' screens.
Key Features:
High Visibility - Announcements appear as boss bars at the top of the screen where players can't miss them
Fully Customizable - Configure colors, styles, display duration, and intervals between messages
Dynamic Appearance - Choose from multiple BossBar colors and styles that can change with each announcement
Flexible Scheduling - Set announcements to display at regular intervals or in random order
Simple Configuration - Easy-to-understand YAML configuration with detailed comments
Performance Optimized - Lightweight implementation with minimal server resource usage
Permission-Based Control - Admin commands secured with proper permission system
Color Code Support - Full support for Minecraft color codes in your announcements
Perfect For:
Server rules reminders
Event announcements
Website and Discord promotions
Vote incentives
Server maintenance notifications
Welcome messages
Daily tips and tricks
The plugin stands out from other announcement plugins because it leverages the visually striking BossBar API rather than traditional chat messages that get lost in conversation. The professional presentation gives your server a polished feel while ensuring important information reaches every player.
Server owners particularly value the plugin's reliability and customization options. You can fine-tune every aspect of your announcements - from how long they display to their visual style - creating a communication system that perfectly matches your server's unique brand and needs.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as AnnounceBossBarZ-1.1.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 11 KB
- Download link checked 1 Sept 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.