GeyserMC lets Minecraft Bedrock Edition clients join Java Edition servers through a compatibility program.
ViaVersion
ViaVersion lets Minecraft clients connect across multiple server versions through a family of compatibility projects.
About ViaVersion
ViaVersion is a family of Minecraft compatibility projects that lets clients connect to servers running different Minecraft versions. It covers plugins, mods and standalone applications across common platforms, plus its own standalone proxy, so players can join from a range of client versions to server versions from the past decade. The project was founded in 2016 by FormallyMyles and is maintained by a team of developers, with community contributions accepted through GitHub. Pricing information is not stated on the homepage.
Key features
- Connects Minecraft clients and servers running different game versions
- Distributed as plugins, mods and standalone applications
- Supports common Minecraft server platforms
- Includes its own standalone proxy
- Installation guide available for new users
- Accepts community pull requests and donations
Best for: Minecraft server operators who want players on differing client versions to keep connecting after a game update.
Good for
- Covers multiple Minecraft versions rather than a single version pair
- Offers plugins, mods, standalone apps and a standalone proxy
- Maintained by a developer team since its 2016 founding
ViaVersion at a glance
- Website
- viaversion.com
- Category
- Gaming › Game Servers & Multiplayer
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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ViaVersion FAQ
When was ViaVersion founded and who runs it?
It was founded in 2016 by FormallyMyles and has been driven by a team of developers since.
How can I contribute to the project?
The project accepts pull requests through its GitHub page and also accepts donations. It states it is looking for new contributors.
Where should I start if I am new to ViaVersion?
The site points new users to an installation guide linked from the homepage.
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