BetterStopX — Advanced Server Shutdown System for Paper 1.9-1.21.4+ and Velocity

BetterStopX is a lightweight yet powerful server shutdown management plugin designed for Paper servers that need a professional, configurable, and player-friendly way to handle restarts, maintenance windows, and emergency shutdowns.

Instead of instantly stopping your server and disconnecting everyone without warning, BetterStopX provides a fully configurable countdown system with BossBar support, timed announcements, command controls, and cancellation options, ensuring that players always have enough time to prepare before the server goes offline.

Features

BossBar Integration
A dynamic BossBar appears for all online players during the shutdown process.

The BossBar:

Displays the remaining shutdown time
Updates every second
Supports custom titles
Supports custom colors
Supports custom styles

Timed Warning Broadcasts
Choose exactly which countdown moments should trigger warning messages.

Example configuration:

warning-seconds:
  - 10
  - 20
  - 30
  - 45
  - 60
  - 5
  - 4
  - 3
  - 1
  - 2

Players will receive alerts only at the specified intervals.

Example:

[WARNING] Stopping server in 10 seconds!

This prevents chat spam while still keeping everyone informed.

Fully Customizable messages
Customize:
Prefixes
BossBar title
BossBar color
BossBar style
Warning timings
Color codes support, for example:

prefix: "&8[&c&lWARNING&8] "
bossbar-title: "&cServer restarting in {seconds} seconds..."

Shutdown Cancellation
Need to stop the restart?

Simply cancel the countdown before it reaches zero with /stopcancel.

The plugin automatically:

Stops the timer
Removes the BossBar
Notifies all players
Returns the server to normal operation

Force Shutdown Support
For emergency situations, administrators can immediately stop the server without waiting for a countdown.

Perfect for:
Security issues
Maintenance emergencies
Server migrations

Paper Commands
/stop <-- Starts the shutdown countdown
/stopcancel <-- Cancels the active shutdown
/forcestop <-- Instantly shuts down the server
/betterstop <-- Displays help information
/betterstop reload<-- Reloads the configuration
/serverkill <-- Kills the server process (The data can be lost/corrupted)
Velocity Commands
/end <-- Starts the shutdown countdown
/endcancel <-- Cancels the active shutdown
/forceend <-- Instantly shuts down the proxy
/betterstop <-- Displays help information
/betterstop reload<-- Reloads the configuration
/proxykill <-- Kills the proxy process (The data can be lost/corrupted)
Permissions
betterstop.admin <-- Gives you access to all BetterStopX's commands

Why Use BetterStopX?
Many servers rely on abrupt shutdowns that provide little or no warning to players. This can lead to frustration, confusion, and losing progress.

BetterStopX solves this by introducing a professional shutdown workflow that keeps players informed every step of the way.

Whether you're:
Performing scheduled maintenance
Restarting for updates
Running automated restarts
Etc
BetterStopX provides a smooth and reliable shutdown experience.

Performance
Lightweight
Minimal memory usage
Minimal CPU impact
No database required
No external dependencies
Optimized for Minecraft 1.9 - 1.21.4+
Installation

1. Download the plugin.
2. Place the JAR inside your server's plugins folder.
3. Start the server.
4. Configure config.yml and messages.yml to your liking.
5. Enjoy professional shutdown management.

Give your players clear warnings, configurable countdowns, and a polished shutdown experience with BetterStopX.