🛡️ ChatGuard | Chat Filter & Anti-Spam Plugin
⚠️ This project is no longer actively maintained.
ChatGuard will not receive any further updates or new features. All functionality is being integrated into Prefix.
👉 It is strongly recommended to switch to Prefix for continued support and future updates.
Clean chat. No spam. Full control.
🌐 Website • 💬 Support
ChatGuard is a lightweight chat filter and anti-spam plugin for Spigot & Paper servers (1.13+). It allows server owners to automatically filter out undesirable words and phrases from in-game chat, with options to censor or block messages entirely.
One plugin. Clean chat. No spam. Configurable word filter, anti-spam detection, and bypass permissions — all with simple configuration.
✨ Features
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| 🚫 Word Filter |
Automatically filters out undesirable words and phrases from in-game chat. |
| 🔇 Censor or Block |
Choose between censoring banned words or blocking the entire message. |
| 🛡️ Anti-Spam |
Automatically blocks spam messages and sends a warning to the offending player. |
| 🔑 Bypass Permission |
chatguard.bypass permission allows trusted staff to bypass the filter. |
| 🚀 Lightweight |
No performance impact — does not slow down the server or cause lag. |
📋 Configuration
ChatGuard uses a simple YAML configuration where you can define:
- A list of banned words and phrases
- Filter mode: censor (replace with asterisks) or block (prevent the message entirely)
- Anti-spam sensitivity settings
🔐 Permissions
| Permission |
Description |
chatguard.bypass |
Bypass the chat filter and anti-spam system |
📦 Installation
- Download the latest version from this page
- Place the
.jar file in your server's plugins/ folder
- Restart your server
- Configure the banned word list in
plugins/ChatGuard/config.yml
💡 Also Available in Prefix
All ChatGuard features are also being integrated into Prefix — our all-in-one chat management plugin. If you want chat filtering and chat prefixes, tablist management, group colors, and more, you only need Prefix. One plugin, everything included.
Tip: Using both plugins? Consider switching to just Prefix — it will include everything ChatGuard offers, plus much more.
⚠️ Requirements & Compatibility
| Requirement |
Version |
| Minecraft |
1.13 — 1.21+ |
| Server Software |
Spigot or Paper |
| Java |
8 or higher |
💬 Support & Links
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