ServerMOTD

✨ ServerMOTD v2.3.6 ✨
The ultimate MOTD plugin for 1.8 → 1.21.4
By Silverninja3_

Features

• Supports 1.8 - 1.21.4
• Hex & Gradient Colors (#RRGGBB and smooth gradients)
• Rainbow Text effect for flashy MOTDs
• Random MOTD rotation with simple config
• Automatic centering of MOTD lines in the server list
• Per-line offsets to fine tune centering (new in 2.3.6!)
• PlaceholderAPI support (%player_name%, %server_uptime_formatted%, etc.)
• Reload command – no need to restart the server
• Custom player count hover text (e.g. Discord, news, updates)
• Lightweight, no ProtocolLib required

⚙️ Commands

/smotd reload              - Reload the config
/smotd next                - Preview next MOTD
/smotd center <targetPx> [offset] - Adjust global centering
/smotd offset <line> <px>  - Nudge a specific line left/right

Configuration

motds:
  - "&aWelcome %player_name%!"
  - "&bServer Uptime: %server_uptime_formatted%"
  - "<gradient:#ff0000:#ffff00>&lEnjoy your stay!"
randomize: true
center: true
center-settings:
  mode: "each"
  target-px: 122
  left-offset-px: 0
  line-offsets:
    1: 0
    2: -2
player-placeholder-default: "Guest"

Requirements

• Java 17+
• Spigot / Paper 1.8 → 1.21.4
• Optional: PlaceholderAPI

Why ServerMOTD?
Tired of boring MOTDs? ServerMOTD makes your server list entry stand out with gradients, rainbows, placeholders, and pixel-perfect centering.
Fine tune every line, hook into PAPI placeholders, and keep it fresh with random or rotating MOTDs.

In Use At
MysticCraft – and many more servers!