Simple Voice Chat (1.21.7, 1.20.1) – In-Game Voice Chat for Bukkit & Spigot Servers

Simple Voice Chat Plugin adds real-time, proximity-based voice communication to your Minecraft server. Players can speak to each other when they are nearby in-game, bringing a whole new level of immersion to multiplayer worlds. You can choose between push-to-talk (PTT) and voice activation modes depending on your preference. By default, the PTT key is set to CAPS LOCK, but it can be customized in the keybindings. To access the voice chat settings, simply press the V key in-game.

Features

• Proximity-based voice chat
• Password-protected group chat support
• Opus audio codec for clear sound quality
• RNNoise AI-powered noise suppression
• OpenAL for 3D directional sound
• Cross compatibility with Fabric, Forge, Quilt, Bukkit, Spigot, and Paper
• Compatible with ModMenu (use ClothConfig for enhanced UI)
• Push-to-talk mode
• Voice activation mode
• Customizable PTT key
• Microphone playback testing
• Adjustable voice distance
• Whispering functionality
• Per-player volume control
• Microphone gain/amplification
• 3D spatial audio
• AES voice encryption
• Voice recording with separate audio tracks
• Developer-friendly API

The GUI

To open the voice chat GUI, press the V key. From this interface, you can access various features such as settings, group chat creation, microphone mute, disabling voice chat entirely, starting or stopping a recording, and hiding on-screen icons. The GUI is designed to be simple, intuitive, and accessible during gameplay.

Group Chats

Group chats let you communicate with players who are far away, bypassing the proximity limitation. To access this feature, either press the group chat button in the main voice chat GUI or press the G key.

To create a group, just type a group name into the text field and press the confirmation button next to it.

Once you create or join a group, you’ll be taken into the group chat interface. You’ll also see the profile icons of all group members in the top-left corner of your screen. Players who are actively speaking will have a visible outline around their icon. You can hide these group icons by clicking the third button from the left.

If a player is in a group and you are not, you’ll see a group icon above their head to indicate they are not available for proximity chat. This helps avoid confusion in multiplayer interactions.

To invite other players to your group chat, simply type the following command:
/voicechat invite

Settings

You can access the voice chat settings by opening the GUI (V) and clicking the settings button.

Inside this menu, you can adjust your master voice chat volume and microphone amplification. You can also select which audio input and output devices to use.

By enabling microphone testing, you’ll be able to hear your own voice and fine-tune the voice activation sensitivity to ensure a seamless experience.

Key Bindings

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How to install:

1. Download the Simple Voice Chat plugin .jar file from a trusted source.
2. Move the .jar file (and any dependencies) into your server’s /plugins/ directory.
3. Start your server and allow it to load completely.
4. Once loaded, stop the server gracefully by typing stop in the console.
5. Restart your server the plugin is now fully installed and ready to use.

Why use Simple Voice Chat Plugin?

Unlike external apps like Discord, Simple Voice Chat keeps communication inside the game enhancing immersion and convenience. It’s especially useful for team-based gameplay, roleplay servers, or SMP worlds where natural voice distance and group chat improve coordination. With support for multiple modloaders, encryption, and group features, this plugin is among the most flexible and complete voice solutions for Minecraft servers.