Minecraft 1.8.9 Server Jar
Minecraft 1.8.9 was released by Mojang on 3 Dec 2015 and its server requires Java 8 or newer. 3 server software builds for 1.8.9 are listed below — pick vanilla for the pure game, Paper for plugins, or a mod loader for mods.
The official vanilla server.jar has SHA-1 b58b2ceb36e01bcd8dbf49c8fb66c55a9f0676cd.
| Software | Build | Build date | Plugins / mods | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla 1.8.9 | — | 3 Dec 2015 | none (data packs) | official |
| Forge 1.8.9 | 11.15.1.2318 | 22 Nov 2022 | Forge mods | official |
| SpongeVanilla 1.8.9 | 1.8.9-4.2.0-BETA-352 | 3 Dec 2015 | Sponge plugins | official |
Which 1.8.9 server should I use?
- Vanilla — the unmodified game from Mojang.
- Mods — the loader your mods target: Forge.