EcoMOTD
Java mod listed for Minecraft 26.x. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
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EcoMOTD
The Lightweight MOTD Plugin for Minecraft Servers
Description
EcoMOTD is a lightweight, high-performance MOTD plugin for Minecraft servers running Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Purpur, and Folia. Supporting versions 1.12 through 1.26, this plugin allows you to fully customize your server's message of the day with minimal resource usage.
At only 15-25 KB per JAR with zero external dependencies, EcoMOTD is one of the smallest MOTD plugins available. It offers single, random, and rotating MOTD modes, maintenance mode, fake player count, custom hover lists, and full placeholder support including online players, max players, TPS, date, and time.
Features
- Ultra Lightweight - Only 15-25 KB with no dependencies
- Multi-Version Support - Works on 1.12 through 1.26
- Three MOTD Modes - Single, Random (with weights), and Rotating (with interval)
- Maintenance Mode - Custom MOTD with bypass permission
- Fake Player Count - Inflate or override online player count
- Custom Hover List - Customize player list hover text
- Placeholders - %online%, %max%, %tps%, %date%, %time%, %newline%
- Color Support - Standard & codes (all versions) + Hex colors (1.16+)
- Protocol Override - Change displayed version name
- Configurable Cache - Reduce server load
Commands
| Command | Permission | Description |
|---|---|---|
| /motd reload | motd.admin | Reload configuration |
| /motd info | motd.admin | Show plugin information |
| /motd help | none | Show help message |
Permissions
| Permission | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| motd.admin | op | Access to all plugin commands |
| motd.maintenance.bypass | false | Bypass maintenance mode |
Installation
- Download the JAR file for your Minecraft version
- Place the file in your server's /plugins/ folder
- Restart or reload your server
- Edit config.yml in /plugins/MOTDPlugin/
- Run /motd reload to apply changes
Server Software
Compatible:
- Bukkit
- Spigot
- Paper
- Purpur
- Folia
Version Support
| Version | Protocol | Color Support |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | 335-340 | Standard & codes only |
| 1.13 | 393-404 | Standard & codes only |
| 1.14 | 471-498 | Standard & codes only |
| 1.15 | 573-578 | Standard & codes only |
| 1.16 | 735-754 | Standard & codes + Hex |
| 1.17 | 755-756 | Standard & codes + Hex |
| 1.18 | 757-758 | Standard & codes + Hex |
| 1.19 | 759-762 | Standard & codes + Hex |
| 1.20 | 763-766 | Standard & codes + Hex |
| 1.21 | 767-769 | Standard & codes + Hex |
| 1.26 | 900-9999 | Standard & codes + Hex |
Beta Notice
This plugin is currently in Beta. It has been built but not fully tested on all server versions.
Author
Yolooo
License
All Rights Reserved
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2
- 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 EcoMOTD-1.26.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 19 KB
- Download link checked 11 Nov 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.