Better Block Tooltip
Better Block Tooltip shows extra block properties in the tooltip when a player points at a block, such as blast resistance, tool mining level and note block instrument.
What it does
When a player looks at a block, the tooltip can list properties that vanilla does not display, including the blast resistance of the block and the tool mining level it requires. For a note block, the tooltip also names the instrument it plays. The information appears only when the player is looking at the block, and it is shown on screen without any command or menu step.
The mod runs on the client alone, so only the player's game needs it and a server can be joined without it. It is available for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, with builds covering 1.20 – 26.3 across 24 release versions. The latest files for all three loaders are version 1.0.3 for 26.3, released on 2026-09-22. The code is not open source; it is released under All rights reserved.
Because the tooltip shows the values for each block, it can help when comparing blocks before mining them or choosing a tool. The mod does not change block behavior, drops or recipes, so the world stays the same for every player.
Key features
Block property tooltip
Hovering over a block adds a list of its extra properties to the tooltip, beyond the name shown by vanilla.
Blast resistance display
The tooltip reports the blast resistance value of the block under the crosshair.
Tool mining level
The required tool mining level of a block is shown, so the player can see which tools can break it.
Note block instrument
For note blocks, the tooltip names the instrument the block produces, making it easier to pick the right block for a melody.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: The mod suits players who want more information about blocks in their own game and do not need any change to server rules or world data.
How it compares
Mining Speed Tooltips is client-side only and works on 1.20 – 1.21.5, but it uses a custom license and is not open source. Maptip is also client-side only and open source under the MIT License, with files for 1.20.1 – 26.3, and it shows map information rather than block properties. Map Tooltip covers 1.12.2 – 26.1.2 under the MIT License and is client-side only as well. Tooltip Icons, under the MIT License, targets 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 and is also client-side only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Block Tooltip | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-22 |
| Mining Speed Tooltips | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20 – 1.21.5 | Client-side only | 2025-04-25 |
| Maptip | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-28 |
| Map Tooltip | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.12.2 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-05-02 |
| Tooltip Icons | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2025-07-30 |
Questions
Does Better Block Tooltip need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does Better Block Tooltip support?
Does the mod change how blocks break?
In the catalog
Better Block Tooltip is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Currently possible to view: - Hardness - Blast Resistance - Tool and mining level - Slipperiness - Luminance - Solidity - Note Block Instrument - Burnable
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/better-block-tooltip
- Owner
- NotTouchedGrass
- Published
- 2024-07-18
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-22
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15