F0FStats: The Ultimate Statistics Dashboard for Your Minecraft Server
Every Minecraft server tells a story through the actions of its players. The blocks they mine, the distances they travel, and the battles they win all contribute to a rich history that often goes unnoticed. F0FStats is a comprehensive statistics plugin designed to make that story visible, transforming raw gameplay data into a detailed and interactive community dashboard. It is a tool that gives server owners and players alike a new way to appreciate the world they have built together.
What is F0FStats?
F0FStats is a statistics plugin for Paper servers, specifically built for version 26.3. It meticulously records player and server activity in a local database and serves a fully-featured dashboard directly from the server itself. There is no need for external hosting or complex setups. The plugin is designed to be a self-contained solution for showcasing your server's pulse.
The core of F0FStats is its ability to capture a vast array of gameplay metrics. This includes everything from the mundane to the monumental:
- Blocks and Production: Track mined and placed materials, crafted items, smelting output, and even complex block projects.
- Movement and Interaction: Monitor distance traveled by type (walking, swimming, flying), jumps, biome exploration, and interactions with containers, doors, and entities.
- Server Life and Survival: Keep tabs on playtime, AFK time, joins, chat activity, damage dealt and taken, healing, hunger, and even the causes of death.
- Combat: Record NPC kills and deaths, and manage a separate PvP arena with rankings, a podium, and detailed fight logs.
Beyond individual stats, F0FStats provides powerful tools for community engagement. It features an interactive world map with cached terrain and activity heatmaps, allowing you to see where your community is most active. The dashboard also includes a system of 133 built-in lifetime achievement cards, with progress tiers that give players long-term goals to strive for. Activity earns players XP, with Survival and Creative modes tracked separately for a balanced leveling experience.
How to Install F0FStats on Your Server
Getting started with F0FStats is a straightforward process. The plugin is distributed as a single JAR file that includes the entire web dashboard. To begin, you will need to download F0FStats and place it into your server's plugins folder. After a server restart, the plugin will generate its configuration files.
Before making the dashboard public, it is crucial to secure it. By default, the web server has no password and listens on all interfaces on port 8088. You should immediately set a password in plugins/F0FStats/config.yml and configure the bind address and public URL in plugins/F0FStats/webserver.yml. For added security, placing the dashboard behind an HTTPS reverse proxy is highly recommended. Once configured, a simple /f0fstats reload command applies the changes.
For those who prefer a streamlined approach to managing their server add-ons, the foxygame.net launcher offers a convenient one-click install option for F0FStats, automatically handling version compatibility and updates so you can focus on playing.
Client-Side Enhancements with the Fabric Companion
While the dashboard is accessible through a web browser, players who want a more integrated experience can install the optional Fabric companion mod. This client-side mod, compatible with Minecraft 26.3 Fabric, adds an in-game HUD and map overlays. It allows players to view their statistics without leaving the game. The companion mod is entirely optional; players can join the server and play normally without it. The Paper plugin remains the authoritative source for all statistics.
Commands and Integrations
F0FStats offers a range of in-game commands for both players and staff. Players can use /f0fstats me to view their own stats in chat or /f0fstats panel to get a link to the dashboard. Staff have access to powerful tools like /f0fstats webadmin to generate a secure admin link and /f0fstats area to define tracked regions on the map.
The plugin also integrates seamlessly with other popular tools. It supports PlaceholderAPI, allowing you to display live statistics on signs, scoreboards, and other plugins. Live statistics signs can be created without any additional plugins, simply by writing a few lines of text on a sign. This makes it easy to create dynamic leaderboards and information hubs within your server's spawn area.
Data, Privacy, and Performance
All gameplay statistics are stored locally in an H2 database file on your server, ensuring you retain full control over your data. The dashboard is served by the plugin itself and does not include any external tracking widgets. Player privacy is a priority; map location sharing is disabled by default and requires players to opt-in. The optional Fabric companion also respects privacy, storing its settings and locally sampled terrain on the client side without uploading personal gameplay data.
F0FStats is more than just a plugin; it is a lens through which you can view the vibrant life of your Minecraft community. By making player achievements and server history visible, it fosters a greater sense of connection and accomplishment. Whether you are a server owner looking to reward your most dedicated players or a player wanting to see your own impact on the world, F0FStats provides the insights you need.