Afk Plus
Afk Plus lets players mark themselves as away from keyboard with a command or a shift-key toggle, and shows that status to others.
What it does
While a player is in AFK mode, the mod protects that player from damage and adds an AFK suffix to the name, which also appears on the tab list. Time spent away is tracked, so server owners can see how long each player has been inactive. Toggling the mode is done with a simple command, or with a shift-key press for players who prefer that input.
The mod is a lightweight datapack, so it fits servers that run vanilla or a datapack-friendly setup without adding a loader. Server owners need it on the server, while players may add it on the client to see the same behavior locally. The mod is released under the MIT License and is not open source. Files are published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, with builds across 1.18 – 26.1.1 and a snapshot track.
Key features
AFK status protection
Players in AFK mode take no damage, so an idle character stays safe while the player is away.
Name suffix and tab list
An AFK suffix is added to the player name and shown on the tab list, making the status visible to everyone online.
Time away tracking
The time a player has spent away is recorded, giving server owners a record of inactivity.
Command and shift toggle
AFK mode can be switched on or off with a simple command or by pressing shift, depending on the player's preference.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
Use cases
Survival servers with idle players
Staff can see at a glance who is away from keyboard and which players are only standing by.
Protecting idle characters
A player who steps away during a fight or a build stays out of harm while absent.
Who it’s for: Server owners who want AFK status shown to other players, and players who want a quick way to mark themselves as away.
How it compares
AFK Message is server required with client optional, for players on 1.16 – 1.21.8, and its MIT License is open source. Staple's AFK Display is also server required with client optional, but its Apache License 2.0 is not open source, covering 1.18 – 1.21.8. Idler is server-side only, open source under the MIT License, for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afk Plus | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.18 – 26.1.1 | Server required, client optional | 2026-04-05 |
| AFK Message | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.16 – 1.21.8 | Server required, client optional | 2025-03-30 |
| Staple's AFK Display | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.18 – 1.21.8 | Server required, client optional | 2025-09-07 |
| Idler | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Server-side only | 2025-03-16 |
Questions
Does Afk Plus need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does Afk Plus support?
Can AFK mode be turned on without a command?
In the catalog
Afk Plus is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 11,522 mods support Minecraft 26.1.1.
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What the author says
A lightweight datapack that lets players toggle AFK mode, protecting them from damage while displaying their AFK status and tracking time away. If you notice any error or any problem related to version, feel free to DM Planet Minecraft ↗ or Join Discord ↗!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/afk-plus-plus
- Owner
- BibekTheLegend
- Published
- 2026-04-05
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-05
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15