Addons

Minecraft addon servers use Bedrock Edition add-ons to change or extend the standard game. Depending on the server, an add-on may introduce custom mobs, items, blocks, crafting recipes, vehicles, abilities, bosses, or survival mechanics. The exact experience varies widely, so the server description should explain which add-ons are active and whether they affect survival, PvP, factions, minigames, or another format.

Add-ons are generally distributed through Bedrock-compatible content rather than Java server plugins or traditional Java mods. Some servers require players to download behavior packs or resource packs when joining, while others handle the content automatically. Compatibility can depend on the player’s Bedrock platform and game version, and an add-on may not work on Java Edition unless the server uses a separate cross-play setup.

Before joining an addons server, check whether the content is required on the client, whether achievements or normal progression are affected, and whether the add-ons apply to every game mode. Servers may use add-ons for cosmetic changes, substantial progression systems, custom combat, or entirely new survival rules, so comparing the listed features is more useful than relying on the label alone.