A free, open-source anti-cheat plugin for Minecraft servers that detects and blocks various hacks and exploits.
AntiCheatReloaded is a free, open-source anti-cheat plugin for Minecraft servers that detects and prevents various hacks and exploits used by players. It helps server administrators maintain fair gameplay by monitoring player behavior and blocking cheating attempts in real-time. The plugin supports Minecraft versions 1.12.2 through 1.18.1 and integrates with the Bukkit/Spigot server ecosystem.
Minecraft server administrators and owners who need to prevent cheating on their multiplayer servers, particularly those running Bukkit/Spigot-based implementations.
Developers choose AntiCheatReloaded because it's a completely free alternative to commercial anti-cheat solutions, offers comprehensive protection against dozens of common hacks, and provides full configurability to adapt to different server environments and gameplay styles.
The free anti-cheat since 2016
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Blocks over 25 cheat types including flight, speed, and kill aura, as listed in the README, providing comprehensive coverage for common exploits.
Offers accessible anti-cheat protection without any cost, making it ideal for server owners avoiding commercial alternatives.
Every aspect is configurable through files, allowing administrators to tailor detection to specific server environments and gameplay styles.
Uses ProtocolLib to analyze player packets for deeper cheat detection, enhancing accuracy against protocol-based hacks.
Explicitly marked as unmaintained with no updates or support, posing significant risks for long-term server stability and security.
Requires ProtocolLib, adding installation complexity and potential compatibility issues with other plugins or server versions.
Only supports Minecraft 1.12.2 through 1.18.1, missing support for newer releases and potentially leaving servers vulnerable.
Bug reports may go unaddressed, and the promised rewrite has no definitive timeline, reducing reliability for critical deployments.