MOG-ANTICHEAT

MOG-ANTICHEAT is a free anti-cheat plugin for Spigot Minecraft servers, aimed at common hacks in PvP environments and designed for version 1.8.9. Its listed checks cover Killaura, Reach, Speed, Spider, Timer, Scaffold, Destroyer, and PacketSpammer. The plugin can block detected hacks, issue alerts, and let operators toggle checks. Commands include /mogac help, /mogac checks, /mogac toggle , /mogac alerts, and /mogac reload. Permissions include mogac.alerts for cheat alerts, mogac.admin for all MOG-AC commands, and mogac.bypass for bypassing checks. Installation involves placing the downloaded JAR in the server's plugins folder and restarting. The maker says it was tested on Minecraft 1.8.9 and 1.12.2, while warning that 1.12.2 may have more bugs. The project description also cautions that bugs may exist. Downloads are linked through PaperMC Hangar, SpigotMC, and GitHub. The project has a public GitHub repository with source code and compilation instructions; PaperMC identifies its license as GPL. Replay analysis is not included.

MOG-ANTICHEAT provides detection and server controls at no listed charge. Its stated version coverage and bug cautions are important considerations for operators.

It suits operators of compatible Spigot or Paper servers who want cheat detection and enforcement for PvP play. Operators should check the stated Minecraft version compatibility before installing.

MOG-ANTICHEAT is a self-hosted anti-cheat plugin for Spigot and Paper Minecraft servers, aimed at operators managing PvP on older server versions. It offers a focused set of detections and controls at no charge, but its version limits and bug cautions call for care before relying on it for a competitive server.

Overview

The plugin targets common PvP cheats across combat, movement, building and packet behavior. Operators can block detected hacks, send violation alerts and toggle individual checks. These controls provide a direct way to respond to suspicious play, but there is no replay analysis; teams that need to review incidents afterward will need a separate process or tool.

Setup requires placing the downloaded JAR in the server's plugins folder and restarting. Downloads are available through PaperMC Hangar, SpigotMC and GitHub. The public GitHub repository includes source code and compilation instructions, and PaperMC identifies the license as GPL. That makes the project a reasonable fit for technically capable operators who want to inspect or compile the software, as well as those content with installing a packaged JAR.

Key features

Detection covers Killaura, Reach, Speed, Spider, Timer, Scaffold, Destroyer and PacketSpammer. That set addresses several common PvP exploits, and the ability to toggle checks lets administrators adjust which detections are active. The project also warns that bugs may exist, so operators should treat the controls as useful safeguards rather than assume every detection will behave flawlessly.

The mogac.admin permission grants access to all MOG-AC commands. These include /mogac help, /mogac checks, /mogac toggle <check> and /mogac reload, giving administrators command-line access to inspect and manage checks. Players with mogac.alerts can receive alerts when cheating is detected. The listed mogac.bypass permission allows bypassing checks, so server owners should decide carefully who receives it.

Pricing

MOG-ANTICHEAT costs free. The free plan is the product, with the listed detection, blocking, alerts and check-toggle controls; there is no free trial because no paid plan is presented. That makes it suitable for operators who want to try a no-cost plugin on a compatible server, but the price does not remove the operational risk of bugs or the version-specific caution.

There are no paid tiers, seat counts, quotas or renewal terms to weigh. The practical trade-off is scope: operators get the focused anti-cheat functions without a charge, but not replay analysis, and 1.12.2 may have more bugs than 1.8.9.

Platforms

MOG-ANTICHEAT is self-hosted and supports Spigot and Paper. Its listed compatibility range is Minecraft 1.8–1.12.2, while the maker says it was tested on 1.8.9 and 1.12.2. The stated design target is Spigot 1.8.9, and the maker warns that 1.12.2 may have more bugs than 1.8.9. Operators on other versions should not assume compatibility; teams running newer Minecraft releases should look for a plugin built for their version.

Who it's for

This is best suited to administrators of older Spigot or Paper PvP servers who want common cheat checks, actionable alerts and direct controls over which checks run. The free price and public source repository also suit smaller communities and technically inclined operators willing to manage a self-hosted plugin and account for its bug warning.

It is a weaker fit for servers outside the stated Minecraft range, operators who need replay-based investigation, or teams that require a high-confidence, extensively documented enforcement workflow. In particular, a server choosing 1.12.2 should account for the maker's explicit warning that it may be buggier than 1.8.9.

Pros and cons

• Pros: The plugin covers eight named cheat types and can block detected hacks, alert players with the appropriate permission and let administrators toggle checks.
• Pros: It is free, self-hosted and distributed through PaperMC Hangar, SpigotMC and GitHub, with public source and compilation instructions.
• Cons: The tested versions are 1.8.9 and 1.12.2, with a specific warning that 1.12.2 may have more bugs; that narrows the safer target for operators.
• Cons: Bugs may exist, and replay analysis is absent, limiting its value for teams that need to investigate contested detections.

Alternatives

Browse Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins for a broader comparison. Choose Intave if you want a free option with movement and combat cheat detection across self-hosted and web platforms; its free plan excludes combat automation and build automation detection and priority support. MLSAC is another free option, with a Beginner plan that includes its Mini model and platforms listed as web and Windows.

Shard may suit operators seeking a free, open-source alternative that describes support for inspecting checks, self-hosting and contributing through GitHub. Consider Advanced Anti-Cheat as another free, self-hosted alternative. AntiGuard is a free alternative with API, self-hosted and web platforms, and its plan specifies Paper/Purpur 1.20.x with Java 17. CheckHacks is also free, with donations optional.

ExploitShield is a free self-hosted option for Minecraft 1.17.x–1.21.x on Paper, Spigot or Folia, but requires Java 17+, PacketEvents 2.13.0+ and ProtocolLib 5.4.0+. FoxAddition Anti-Cheat is another free self-hosted Minecraft server plugin; its GitHub release instructions require PacketEvents 2.11.0+.

Verdict

Choose MOG-ANTICHEAT if you run a compatible older Spigot or Paper PvP server and want free, configurable checks with blocking and alerts. Its focused detection set and direct administration controls are the main reasons to pick it. Look elsewhere if you need replay analysis, a newer Minecraft version, or less uncertainty around bugs—especially if your server runs 1.12.2 rather than the stated 1.8.9 target.