Better Mods Button
by Fuzs
With Better Mods Button, the pause screen gets a mods button again, placed and styled through a set of on-screen options.
What it does
The button returns to the pause screen, where it opens the in-game configuration screens of installed mods, where those screens exist. Position, label and visibility are adjustable, so the button can sit wherever the player prefers on screen.
A total mod count can be shown beside the button, and the update notification glyph can be switched on or off. Configuration of the mod itself is done in-game through Config Menus for Forge. Forge and NeoForge are supported, with files published for game versions 1.18.2 – 26.1.2. Only the client needs the mod, so servers run without it. The mod is open source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0.
Key features
Restored mods button
Brings back the mods button on the pause screen, giving access to installed mod configuration screens.
Adjustable placement
Lets the player choose where the button sits on the pause screen and how it is presented.
Mod count display
Optionally shows the total number of installed mods next to the button.
Update glyph toggle
The update notification glyph can be shown or hidden, depending on the player's preference.
In-game configuration
Options are changed inside the game, using the Config Menus for Forge mod.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
1.20.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Quick access to mod settings
A player who runs many configurable mods can reach their settings from the pause screen without editing files.
Customized pause screen
Players who prefer a different layout can move the button to a position that suits their interface.
Who it’s for: Players on Forge or NeoForge who want a mods button on the pause screen, and who want to adjust its placement and display options.
How it compares
No Report Button is client-side only, open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, and covers Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt for 1.19.1 – 26.3. Pause Menu Tweaks is also client-side only and open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, but it targets Forge for 1.12.2 alone, so it does not cover the versions this mod supports.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Mods Button | Forge and NeoForge | 1.18.2 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-04-14 |
| No Report Button | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.19.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-01 |
| Pause Menu Tweaks | Forge | 1.12.2 | Client-side only | 2026-05-02 |
Questions
Does Better Mods Button need to be on the server?
How is Better Mods Button configured?
Is there a Fabric version of Better Mods Button?
In the catalog
Better Mods Button is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 14,575 Utility mods for Forge. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
Better Mods Button adds the mods button back to the pause screen as in Forge versions prior to Minecraft 1.13, so it can be used to easily access in-game mod configuration (when available). As a bonus, there are plenty of options for where and how exactly you want your mods button to be shown on screen (heavily…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/better-mods-button
- Owner
- Fuzs
- Published
- 2022-07-06
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15