
Disable Villager Trade
A lightweight plugin to prevent players from trading with villagers.
About this Mod
Disable Villager Trade
Overview
DisableVillagerTrade is a lightweight mod/plugin crafted to block trading interactions exclusively with villagers while preserving interactions with other non-player characters (NPCs). This ensures a balanced and immersive gameplay experience on your server.
Now available for multiple platforms!
🎮 Supported Platforms
| Platform | Minecraft Version | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bukkit/Spigot/Paper | 1.14 - 1.21.11+ | ✅ Full Support |
| Fabric | 1.21.11 | ✅ Full Support |
| Forge | 1.21.11 | ✅ Full Support |
| NeoForge | 1.21.11 | ✅ Full Support |
| Quilt | 1.21.11 | ✅ Use Fabric version |
✨ Key Features
- Custom Interaction Messages - Personalize interaction messages to match your server's tone and style, enhancing player engagement.
- Toggle Interaction Messages - Easily enable or disable interaction messages according to server preferences.
- World/Dimension-Specific Disablement - Fine-tune gameplay dynamics by enabling or disabling the plugin on a per-world/dimension basis, granting precise control over trading functionalities.
- Bypass Permission - Allow staff to trade with
disabletrade.bypasspermission. - Smart Profession Detection - Villagers with no profession (NONE) can still be interacted with.
- Automatic Update Checker - Get notified when a new version is available.
- Admin Commands - Manage the mod with simple commands on all platforms (
/dvt reload|status|help).
📦 Installation
Bukkit/Spigot/Paper
- Download
DisableVillagerTrade-Bukkit-x.x.x.jar - Place in your server's
pluginsfolder - Restart your server
- Configure in
plugins/DisableVillagerTrade/config.yml
Fabric
- Download
DisableVillagerTrade-Fabric-x.x.x.jar - Ensure you have Fabric Loader and Fabric API installed
- Place in your
modsfolder - Configure in
config/disablevillagertrade.json
Forge / NeoForge
- Download the appropriate JAR for your mod loader
- Place in your
modsfolder - Configure in
config/disablevillagertrade-server.toml
⚙️ Configuration (Bukkit)
# Message settings
message:
enabled: true
text: "&cYou can't trade with villagers on this server."
# Worlds where trading is ALLOWED
disabled-worlds:
- example-world
🎮 Commands
All platforms support the /dvt command. Bukkit additionally registers /disabletrade and /tradetoggle as aliases.
Bukkit
| Command | Description | Permission |
|---|---|---|
/disabletrade reload |
Reload the plugin configuration | disabletrade.admin |
/disabletrade status |
Show plugin status and settings | disabletrade.admin |
/disabletrade toggle [player] |
Check bypass permission status | disabletrade.admin |
/disabletrade help |
Show help message | disabletrade.admin |
Aliases: /dvt, /tradetoggle
Fabric / Forge / NeoForge
| Command | Description | Required Permission |
|---|---|---|
/dvt reload |
Reload the mod configuration | OP level 2 |
/dvt status |
Show mod status and settings | OP level 2 |
/dvt help |
Show help message | OP level 2 |
🔑 Permissions
| Permission | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
disabletrade.admin |
Access to all admin commands | OP |
disabletrade.bypass |
Allows the player to bypass trade block | OP |
disabletrade.update |
Receives update notifications on join | OP |
Note: On Fabric, permissions work with Fabric Permissions API or fall back to OP level 2+. On Forge/NeoForge, OP level 2+ is required.
💻 Supported Versions
- Minecraft: 1.14 - 1.21.11+ (varies by platform)
- Java: 21+
🔗 Links
📄 License
This project is open source under the MIT License.
Available Versions
How to Install Disable Villager Trade on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set bukkit Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the bukkit loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Disable Villager Trade". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+40 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Disable Villager Trade server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong bukkit version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Disable Villager Trade compatible with bukkit and fabric and forge and neoforge and paper and purpur and quilt and spigot?
Disable Villager Trade officially supports bukkit, fabric, forge, neoforge, paper, purpur, quilt, spigot for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Disable Villager Trade – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Disable Villager Trade consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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