Compatibility
Minecraft: Java Edition
1.21.x
1.20.x
1.19.x
Platforms
Creators
Details
Licensed GPL-3.0-or-later
Published 6 months ago
Updated 5 days ago
Hello and welcome to PlayTimeManager! I initially created this plugin for the server on which I am currently a developer. We don't have thousands or hundreds of players, but we had to find a way to track players' playtime to promote one whenever it reaches a certain amount. I looked around on the web, but I couldn't find any plugin that was able to satisfy our issue: we needed a playtime plugin, somewhat efficient, that could automatically execute a specific task like promoting a player through Luckperms. Well, that's what this plugin is supposed to do!
I thought this could be useful to other server administrators as well, so I decided to share it on Spigot! If interest arises, I'll keep it updated happily :)
PlayTimeManager is optimized for Paper due to its superior performance, flexibility, and additional features not available on Spigot. These enhancements allow PlayTimeManager to run more efficiently and provide a better experience for both server administrators and players. As a result, Spigot is no longer supported.
Examples of usage


Commands, permissions, placeholders and tutorials
Ready to get started? The comprehensive PlayTimeManager Wiki contains everything you need including detailed command references, permission configurations, placeholder listings, and step-by-step setup tutorials.
Features and Use cases
Core Functionalities
- Support for both offline and online servers - Works seamlessly regardless of your server's authentication mode
- Fast, efficient data access with smart caching - Optimized performance for lightweight operation
- Automatic updates that preserve your settings across versions - Automated update process without losing configurations
- PlaceholderAPI and LuckPerms integrations - Full compatibility with popular server management plugins
- Hex colors and legacy style support - Complete color customization options for all text elements
- Fully customizable formatting, messages, and GUIs - Tailor every aspect to match your server's theme
- Dynamic Leaderboards - Real-time player ranking system based on playtime
- AFK Detection Support - Accurate playtime tracking that excludes idle time
- Multi-language Support - Player-facing messages can all be localized
Use Cases
- Automatic Staff Promotions - Promote players to staff ranks after specific playtime
- VIP Rewards - Grant special perks to dedicated players
- Server Statistics - Display engagement metrics
- Player Retention - Encourage longer play sessions with time-based goals
- Community Building - Foster competition through leaderboards
- Server Analytics - Track player engagement and activity patterns
- Join Streak Rewards - Reward players for consecutive daily logins and playtime