Compatibility
What works with Minecraft 1.8
Released 2 Sept 2014. Everything below comes from the projects' own published data, and each row says how we know.
Java requirement
Java 8 or newer
Published by Mojang for this exact version. An older runtime will not start it. Get a verified build.
Server software with builds
Real, downloadable builds for 1.8.
| Software | Build | Published | Size | Checksum | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BungeeCord | #1119 | 21 Feb 2016 | 9.3 MB | Not published | jar ↗ |
| Legacy Fabric | #72 | 28 Jul 2026 | 0.2 MB | Not published | jar ↗ |
| NanoLimbo | #1 | 2 May 2024 | 3.5 MB | Not published | jar ↗ |
| Spigot | #343 | 16 Apr 2015 | 17.4 MB | Not published | jar ↗ |
Mod loaders
Support declared in each loader's own metadata.
- Spigot#343inferredsupported
- NanoLimbo1.8inferredsupported
- BungeeCord#1119inferredsupported
- Minecraft Forge11.14.4.1563declaredsupported
- Legacy Fabric0.19.3inferredsupported
Clients that can join
Protocol 47 is shared with these versions, so they can connect without a translation proxy.
Frequently asked
Which Java version does Minecraft 1.8 need?
Java 8 or newer. Mojang publishes this requirement in the version metadata, so an older runtime will refuse to start the server.
Which Minecraft versions can connect to a 1.8 server?
Any client speaking protocol 47: 1.8.9, 1.8.8, 1.8.7, 1.8.6, 1.8.5, 1.8.4, 1.8.3, 1.8.2, 1.8.2-pre7, 1.8.2-pre6, 1.8.2-pre5, 1.8.2-pre4. Versions with a different protocol number need a translation proxy such as ViaVersion.
Which server software supports 1.8?
BungeeCord, Legacy Fabric, NanoLimbo, Spigot publish builds for 1.8.