BattryLeaf's 3x3 hotbar
by BattryLeaf
BattryLeaf's 3x3 hotbar rearranges the vanilla nine-slot hotbar into a compact grid for players who use MMO-style mice.
What it does
The mod converts the hotbar from a single row of nine slots into a 3x3 grid, so items sit in blocks of three rows and columns. The layout is intended for players who keep their mouse buttons mapped to nearby slots and want muscle memory to carry over from MMO games. Only the client needs it, so players join servers without installing anything extra.
Installation needs Fabric API on the Fabric loader. The mod is published for Fabric only, across 12 release versions, with 2.0.0 for 1.21.11 as the latest file. It is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 license and is not open source.
Key features
Grid hotbar layout
The nine hotbar slots are reorganized into a 3x3 block that groups items visually.
Faster item selection
Items sit closer together in the grid, so a chosen slot can be reached with fewer mouse movements.
Lightweight client code
Only the interface changes, with no effect on world generation, gameplay logic or server data.
Clearer item grouping
The compact arrangement makes the hotbar read as an organized set of related items at a glance.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
MMO mouse setups
Players who bind hotbar actions to the side buttons of an MMO mouse can line those buttons up with the grid.
Organized inventories
Players who keep tools, blocks and food in separate groups can place each group in its own row of the grid.
Who it’s for: Players who use MMO-style mice or who want a more compact hotbar. Single-player and multiplayer clients both run it, and servers need nothing extra.
How it compares
3x3 Customizable Hotbar is also a Fabric client mod released under the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 license, with files for 1.21.3 – 26.3. More Hotbars is a Fabric client mod released for 1.21.11 under All rights reserved. VanillaUi+ is a Fabric client mod with an MIT License and files for 1.21.4. BattryLeaf's 3x3 hotbar is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BattryLeaf's 3x3 hotbar | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-05-06 |
| 3x3 Customizable Hotbar | Fabric | 1.21.3 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-17 |
| More Hotbars | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-02-06 |
| VanillaUi+ | Fabric | 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2026-09-15 |
Questions
Does BattryLeaf's 3x3 hotbar need Fabric API?
Do servers need BattryLeaf's 3x3 hotbar installed?
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In the catalog
BattryLeaf's 3x3 hotbar is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
This makes item selection more intuitive, especially for players using MMO mice or those who prefer a more compact and visual layout.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/battryleafs-3x3-hotbar
- Owner
- BattryLeaf
- Published
- 2026-04-15
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15