What plugin do you recommend for scheduled restarts? — Minecraft

Looking for a restart plugin? Good news — you almost certainly do not need one. HumbleServers handles scheduled restarts natively through the panel. This article explains why, and when a plugin still adds value.

The built-in way is best

The panel's Schedules tab handles restarts natively and reliably. Because the restart is driven at the panel level rather than from inside the game, it still fires even if the server has hung or a plugin has misbehaved. That makes it the most dependable way to schedule restarts.

When a plugin still helps

There is one thing the Schedules tab does not do on its own: in-game countdown warnings.

If you want players to see a "restarting in 60 seconds" countdown, a lightweight auto-restart/broadcast plugin can announce it.
Even then, let the actual restart be driven by the Schedules tab — use the plugin only for the announcement, not the restart itself.

Tip: Combine the two — a broadcast plugin (or a scheduled "send command" task) for the warning, and the Schedules tab for the reliable restart.

Frequently asked questions

Which restart plugin do you recommend? None is required. Use the Schedules tab for the restart. If you specifically want countdown messages, any lightweight auto-restart/broadcast plugin works for the announcement.

Is a plugin-driven restart less reliable? Yes, it can be. If the server hangs, an in-game plugin may not fire. The panel-level Schedules restart does not depend on the game running smoothly.

Can I get a warning without a plugin? Yes — add a delayed "send command" task in the same schedule to broadcast a message before the restart task runs.