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SMP Wrapped: Build a Year in Review for Your Server [ All posts](https://www.zcraftstudios.com/blog) # SMP Wrapped: Build a Year in Review for Your Server ZCraft StudiosNov 5, 2026 Make an SMP Wrapped for your Minecraft server: which stats to track, plugins like Plan and PlaceholderAPI, privacy, design and how to share it. ## In this guide - [Why make a wrapped](#why-make-a-wrapped) - [Which stats to include](#which-stats-to-include) - [How to collect the data](#how-to-collect-the-data) - [Build it step by step](#build-it-step-by-step) - [Use statistic files](#use-statistic-files) - [Privacy and fairness](#privacy-and-fairness) - [Make it look good](#make-it-look-good) - [Share and reuse](#share-and-reuse) - [Frequently asked questions](#frequently-asked-questions) - [Related reading](#related-reading) ## SMP Wrapped: Build a Year in Review for Your Server **Quick answer:** an **SMP Wrapped** is a year-in-review for your server and players, like a music "wrapped" but for Minecraft. Collect stats such as playtime, deaths, kills, blocks mined and events with an analytics plugin like **Plan** and PlaceholderAPI statistics, check privacy, design shareable cards, and post them to your community at season end. ## Why make a wrapped - It celebrates your community and gives people something to share. - It marks the end of a season and prepares players for the next. See [Season Reset Checklist](https://www.zcraftstudios.com/blog/minecraft-server-season-reset-guide). - It helps creators make content. See [Creator SMP Setup](https://www.zcraftstudios.com/blog/minecraft-creator-smp-production-checklist). - It teaches you what players actually do. ## Which stats to include | Category | Examples | | -------- | ------------------------------------------------ | | Time | Total playtime, longest session, most active day | | Survival | Deaths, mobs killed, distance traveled | | Building | Blocks placed and mined | | Economy | Money earned, items sold, biggest trade | | Social | Chat messages, friends online together | | Events | Wins, participation, awards | | Fun | First death, funniest chat moment, biggest build | Keep a mix of numbers and moments, so every player has something personal. ## How to collect the data | Source | What you get | | ------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Plan** (analytics plugin) | Playtime, sessions, activity, player pages and server trends | | **Minecraft statistics** via PlaceholderAPI | Deaths, kills, distance and more. See [PlaceholderAPI Setup](https://www.zcraftstudios.com/blog/placeholderapi-setup-guide) | | **CoreProtect lookups** | Block changes in an area. See [CoreProtect Rollback Guide](https://www.zcraftstudios.com/blog/coreprotect-rollback-commands-guide) | | **Economy and shop logs** | Money earned and spent | | **Leaderboards** | Top lists. See [Leaderboards and Stat Tracking](https://www.zcraftstudios.com/blog/minecraft-server-leaderboards-stats-setup) | | **Discord** | Event and chat highlights, if players agree | Install any tracking plugin early in the season. You cannot reconstruct stats you did not record. Check each plugin's page for supported versions. ## Build it step by step 1. **Decide what to show** and write a template for each player card. 2. **Start collecting** at the beginning of the season. 3. **Export the data** at the end, using the plugin's export or the statistic files. 4. **Combine it** in a spreadsheet, with one row per player. 5. **Design cards** with a template: name, skin render, three to five stats and one fun fact. 6. **Review privacy** before publishing. See below. 7. **Post the wrapped** in Discord, on your site and on social media. ## Use statistic files Minecraft keeps player statistics in the world's `stats` folder as JSON files named by UUID. You can read playtime, kills and deaths from them with a script, which is useful for a custom wrapped. Always work on a copy of your data. See [Minecraft Server Files Explained](https://www.zcraftstudios.com/blog/minecraft-server-files-folders-explained) and [Backup Strategy](https://www.zcraftstudios.com/blog/minecraft-server-backup-strategy). ## Privacy and fairness - Ask players for consent or use opt-in. - Do not publish IP addresses or private chat. - Let players hide their card. - Avoid shaming rankings, such as most deaths, unless it is playful and opt-in. - Follow your rules. See [Server Rules Template](https://www.zcraftstudios.com/blog/minecraft-server-rules-template-examples). ## Make it look good | Element | Tip | | ----------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Layout | One card per player, clean and consistent | | Colors | Match your server brand. See [Naming and Branding](https://www.zcraftstudios.com/blog/minecraft-server-branding) | | Skin images | Use a skin render service or tool you trust | | Format | Square images for social, plus a web page | | Tone | Fun and positive | ## Share and reuse Post cards in a Discord channel, pin the server totals, and send a thread to your creators. Keep the data for next season's comparison. Use the results to improve events. See [Seasonal Events](https://www.zcraftstudios.com/blog/running-minecraft-server-seasonal-events) and [What Makes Players Stay](https://www.zcraftstudios.com/blog/what-makes-players-stay-minecraft-server). ## Frequently asked questions **What is an SMP Wrapped?** A year-in-review of stats and highlights for an SMP server. **What plugin tracks playtime?** Plan is a popular analytics plugin. PlaceholderAPI statistics also help. **Can I make a wrapped without plugins?** Yes, with the stats files from the world folder and a script. **When should I start collecting?** At the start of the season. **Is it okay to publish player stats?** Only with consent and without private data. ## Related reading - [Creator SMP Setup: Recording, Access and Backups](https://www.zcraftstudios.com/blog/minecraft-creator-smp-production-checklist) - [Vanilla-Plus SMP Setup](https://www.zcraftstudios.com/blog/vanilla-plus-smp-setup-hermitcraft-style) - [Minecraft SMP Season Reset Checklist](https://www.zcraftstudios.com/blog/minecraft-server-season-reset-guide) ## Continue reading - [Vanilla-Plus SMP Setup: A Hermitcraft-Style Server](https://www.zcraftstudios.com/blog/vanilla-plus-smp-setup-hermitcraft-style) - [How to Make a Lifesteal SMP Server: Plugins, Setup, Rules](https://www.zcraftstudios.com/blog/how-to-make-a-lifesteal-smp-server) - [Roleplay SMP Setup: Lore, Whitelist, Voice Chat and Builds](https://www.zcraftstudios.com/blog/roleplay-smp-setup-lore-whitelist-voice-chat) - [Nations SMP Setup With Towny: Towns, Claims and Economy](https://www.zcraftstudios.com/blog/nations-smp-setup-towny-towns-claims) [ Previous guide Essential Minecraft Plugins: 15 Must-Have Server Plugins](https://www.zcraftstudios.com/blog/essential-minecraft-plugins-list)[ Next guide How to Host a Minecraft Server: Home, Hosting or VPS](https://www.zcraftstudios.com/blog/how-to-host-a-minecraft-server)