BackAlert
by MODs_RAFT
BackAlert is a Fabric client mod that warns a player when a hostile mob approaches from behind.
What it does
A compact alert panel slides in at the side of the screen when a hostile mob is detected nearby, showing the mob type and its distance. The panel stays out of the way during normal play, so exploration and mining are not interrupted until a threat appears. Only the client needs it, and it changes nothing on the server side. Builds cover 1.21.1 – 1.21.11, and the code is under the MIT License without being open source.
Key features
Rear threat warning
Hostile mobs that come up behind the player trigger a warning, so approaching threats are noticed before they arrive.
Mob type and distance
The alert panel names the mob type and shows how far away it is, so the player can judge the response.
Unobtrusive panel
The panel slides in only when danger is detected and stays hidden during ordinary gameplay.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Questions
Does BackAlert need to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft versions does BackAlert support?
In the catalog
BackAlert is one of 11,058 Mobs mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,189 Mobs mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
BackAlert is a client-side mod that warns you when hostile mobs approach from behind. When danger is detected, a compact alert panel slides in from the side of the screen and shows the mob type and distance at a glance.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/backalert
- Owner
- MODs_RAFT
- Published
- 2026-03-20
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-20
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15