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Dynamic MOTD
Fully customizable MOTD system with rotating messages
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Dynamic MOTD
Fully customizable MOTD system with rotating messages
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Multiple MOTDs - Create unlimited custom MOTDs that rotate on each refresh
Random or Sequential - Choose between random selection or cycling through in order
Full Color Support - Use & color codes for vibrant, eye-catching messages
Placeholders - Display dynamic information like player count, max players, version, and IP
Custom Max Players - Override the displayed maximum player count
Easy Configuration - Everything configurable in a simple YAML file
Reload Command - Update your MOTDs without restarting the server
Lightweight - Minimal performance impact, optimized for efficiency
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Available Placeholders
%online% - Current online players
%max% - Maximum players
%version% - Server version
%ip% - Player's IP address
Code (Text):
%online% - Current online players
%max% - Maximum players
%version% - Server version
%ip% - Player's IP address
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Spoiler: CONFIG.YML
# Dynamic MOTD Configuration
# Use '&' for color codes (e.g., &a = green, &b = aqua, &c = red)
# Available placeholders: %online%, %max%, %version%, %ip%
# Random order: true = random MOTD each refresh, false = cycle through in order
random-order : true
# Custom max players (leave commented out to use server default)
# custom-max-players: 100
# Max players hover text (leave commented out to disable)
# max-players-text: "&aClick to join!"
# MOTD List
# Add as many as you want!
motds:
1:
line1 : "&b&lAwesome Server &7| &fVersion 1.20"
line2 : "&e&lJoin now for epic adventures! &7[&a%online%&7/&c%max%&7]"
2:
line1 : "&a&lWelcome to the best server!"
line2 : "&6Custom plugins &7| &dActive community &7| &f%online% online"
3:
line1 : "&c&lSurvival &7• &9Creative &7• &5Minigames"
line2 : "&fOnline now &7| &aJoin us! &7(&e%online% players&7)"
4:
line1 : "&d&lNew events every week!"
line2 : "&7Active staff &f| &bFriendly players &7| &a%online%&7/&c%max%"
5:
line1 : "&6&l✦ &c&lPREMIUM SERVER &6&l✦"
line2 : "&fNo lag &7• &aCustom features &7• &bJoin %online% players!"
6:
line1 : "&5&m &r &d&lMEGA SERVER &5&m "
line2 : "&7Version 1.20+ &f| &ePlaying: &a%online% &f| &6Join now!"
7:
line1 : "&e&l⚡ &6&lLIGHTNING FAST &e&l⚡"
line2 : "&bCommunity driven &7| &fUptime 99.9% &7| &a%online% online"
8:
line1 : "&3&l▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬"
line2 : "&f&lEPIC SERVER &7• &a%online% players online &7• &bJoin now!"
Code (YAML):
# Dynamic MOTD Configuration
# Use '&' for color codes (e.g., &a = green, &b = aqua, &c = red)
# Available placeholders: %online%, %max%, %version%, %ip%
# Random order: true = random MOTD each refresh, false = cycle through in order
random-order : true
# Custom max players (leave commented out to use server default)
# custom-max-players: 100
# Max players hover text (leave commented out to disable)
# max-players-text: "&aClick to join!"
# MOTD List
# Add as many as you want!
motds:
1:
line1 : "&b&lAwesome Server &7| &fVersion 1.20"
line2 : "&e&lJoin now for epic adventures! &7[&a%online%&7/&c%max%&7]"
2:
line1 : "&a&lWelcome to the best server!"
line2 : "&6Custom plugins &7| &dActive community &7| &f%online% online"
3:
line1 : "&c&lSurvival &7• &9Creative &7• &5Minigames"
line2 : "&fOnline now &7| &aJoin us! &7(&e%online% players&7)"
4:
line1 : "&d&lNew events every week!"
line2 : "&7Active staff &f| &bFriendly players &7| &a%online%&7/&c%max%"
5:
line1 : "&6&l✦ &c&lPREMIUM SERVER &6&l✦"
line2 : "&fNo lag &7• &aCustom features &7• &bJoin %online% players!"
6:
line1 : "&5&m &r &d&lMEGA SERVER &5&m "
line2 : "&7Version 1.20+ &f| &ePlaying: &a%online% &f| &6Join now!"
7:
line1 : "&e&l⚡ &6&lLIGHTNING FAST &e&l⚡"
line2 : "&bCommunity driven &7| &fUptime 99.9% &7| &a%online% online"
8:
line1 : "&3&l▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬"
line2 : "&f&lEPIC SERVER &7• &a%online% players online &7• &bJoin now!"
Code (Text):
# Dynamic MOTD Configuration random-order: true
motds:
1:
line1: "&b&lAwesome Server &7| &fVersion 1.20"
line2: "&e&lJoin now! &7[&a%online%&7/&c%max%&7]"
2:
line1: "&a&lWelcome to the best server!"
line2: "&6Custom plugins &7| &dActive community"
3:
line1: "&c&lSurvival &7• &9Creative &7• &5Minigames"
line2: "&fOnline now &7| &aJoin us! &7(&e%online% players&7)"
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⚙️ Commands & Permissions
Commands:
/motd reload - Reload the configuration
/dmotd - Alias for /motd
Permissions:
dynamicmotd.reload - Allow reloading the configuration (default: op)
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Installation
Download the .jar file
Place it in your server's plugins folder
Restart your server
Edit plugins/DynamicMOTD/config.yml to customize your MOTDs
Use /motd reload to apply changes without restarting
Commands:
/motd reload - Reload the configuration
/dmotd - Alias for /motd
Permissions:
dynamicmotd.reload - Allow reloading the configuration (default: op)
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Installation
Download the .jar file
Place it in your server's plugins folder
Restart your server
Edit plugins/DynamicMOTD/config.yml to customize your MOTDs
Use /motd reload to apply changes without restarting
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Usage Tips
Create seasonal MOTDs and switch between them easily
Use color gradients and formatting codes to make your server stand out
Add special characters and Unicode symbols for unique designs
Test different messages to see what attracts more players
Use placeholders to show real-time server statistics
Create seasonal MOTDs and switch between them easily
Use color gradients and formatting codes to make your server stand out
Add special characters and Unicode symbols for unique designs
Test different messages to see what attracts more players
Use placeholders to show real-time server statistics
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Requirements
Spigot/Paper 1.20+ (or compatible forks)
Spigot/Paper 1.20+ (or compatible forks)
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Support
Found a bug or have a suggestion?
Please report it in the discussion section!
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Please report it in the discussion section!
If you enjoy this resource, please leave a review! ⭐
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Made with ❤️ for the Minecraft community
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Made with ❤️ for the Minecraft community
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Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.21
- 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 Spigot — 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.
DynamicMOTD is a free Minecraft Java mod. Compatible with Minecraft 1.21. Downloaded 41 times (via Spigot). Download it and open it directly in the game.