AFK Display Mod
by .t4bzzz
AFK Display Mod shows a large title on screen when a player has been idle for a set time, and it stays until the player moves again.
What it does
Players who stand still for longer than a configured period are marked as AFK. The default detection time is 15 minutes, and server owners can change it. The mod tracks position, camera rotation and movement to separate genuine inactivity from short pauses, so a brief stop does not trigger the notice. The AFK state can also be set by hand with a command.
Once the AFK state begins, a prominent title appears across the screen, and it remains visible until the player becomes active again. The text is drawn from a list of custom messages, so one of several random lines can be shown each time. The display works with the Minecraft GUI scale settings. The mod is built for Fabric on version 1.21.1 and runs on client and server, so both sides need it. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source. Fabric API is required, and it must be installed alongside this mod.
Files target 1.21.1 only. The latest Fabric file, 1.0, was published on 2025-05-25 and was last updated on the same date, and the mod is published only for the Fabric loader.
Key features
Idle detection
A configurable timer, 15 minutes by default, marks a player as AFK after no movement or camera change for that period.
Movement tracking
Player position, camera rotation and movement are monitored, so short pauses are not counted as inactivity.
Title notification
A large title appears on the screen while the player is AFK and remains until the player becomes active.
Custom messages
Several messages can be configured, and the mod picks one at random for each notification to add variety.
Manual command
A command sets the AFK status directly, for players or server owners who want to use it without waiting for the timer.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Server owners who want to flag idle players and players who prefer a visible notice when their character has been still for a while. Because the mod is listed under Optimization and Management, it may also suit anyone tracking activity on a modded Fabric setup.
How it compares
Just-AFK is a Fabric mod for 1.21.11 that runs on the server alone, is released under the MIT License and is not open source. AFK Guard is a Fabric mod for 1.21.11 – 26.3 that runs on the client alone, is released under the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 license and is not open source. AFK Display Mod differs from both by targeting 1.21.1 and requiring both client and server.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFK Display Mod | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-05-25 |
| Just-AFK | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-06-13 |
| AFK Guard | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-22 |
Questions
Does AFK Display Mod need Fabric API?
Do the server and players both need the mod?
Can the AFK timer be changed?
In the catalog
AFK Display Mod is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,575 Optimization mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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A comprehensive AFK (Away From Keyboard) detection and notification system for Minecraft servers. This mod automatically detects when players become inactive and provides customizable notifications to encourage player engagement. This mod is actively maintained and regularly updated to ensure compatibility with the…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/afk-display-mod
- Owner
- .t4bzzz
- Published
- 2025-05-25
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-05-25
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15