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Matrix AntiCheat

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Spec score 7.8 #8 of 57 in Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins

Spec sheet

Purpose
Matrix is a Minecraft anti-cheat plugin that detects a wide range of cheats and hacks.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matrix.rip
Trial
The FAQ says a limited-feature trial is available through the web panel and that Matrix is not free or open source.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matrix.rip
Support
The homepage directs users to Discord for questions and says the plugin is updated to fix bugs and support newer Minecraft versions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matrix.rip
Bedrock players
With GeyserMC, Matrix identifies Bedrock Edition players and skips cheat detection for them.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matrix.rip
Customisation
The plugin supports per-check configuration, and its configuration files include settings for the plugin, checks, and language.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matrix.rip
Detection coverage
Its documented detection categories include combat, movement, player, delay, world, and other cheats such as KillAura, speed, fast place, scaffold, and freecam.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matrix.rip
Developer API
A developer API lets other plugins access functions including player latency and violation levels, and enable or disable checks.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matrix.rip
Discord integration
The configuration supports an optional Discord webhook for notifications.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matrix.rip
Installation dependency
Installation instructions require PacketEvents on the server and an access token to activate Matrix.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matrix.rip
Notable detection limits
The FAQ says Matrix cannot detect xray and ignores Bedrock players rather than detecting cheating on them.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matrix.rip
Refund policy
The price page says refund requests may be made within three days of purchase, refunds are only through PayPal, and a refund results in a permanent ban from future purchases.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matrix.rip
Security guidance
The documentation warns that access tokens are important and should be kept secret.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matrix.rip
Supported server software
The documentation lists Spigot, Paper, Purpur, and Folia, recommends Paper, and says modded servers such as Forge and Fabric are unsupported.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matrix.rip
Supported versions
The documentation lists Minecraft 1.8.8 and 1.12.2 as LTS, 1.13.x through 1.15.x as deprecated, and 1.16.x through 1.21.x as supported.Read 8 Oct 2026 · matrix.rip

Plans and prices

Cloud $15 a month $15 / Month Enhanced Combat check · Requires Premium or Enterprise Read 8 Oct 2026 · matrix.rip
Premium $22, paid once $22 / Lifetime 95% of Matrix checks · Basic technical support · Max 3 dedicated servers · Lifetime updates Read 8 Oct 2026 · matrix.rip
Enterprise $129, paid once $129 / Lifetime Includes Premium features · Enhanced Move and Scaffold checks · Highest priority technical support · Max 40 dedicated servers · Lifetime updates Read 8 Oct 2026 · matrix.rip

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