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BetterF3

by TreyRuffy

BetterF3 swaps the vanilla F3 debug overlay for a HUD whose sections, colors and positions can be rearranged to suit the player.

FabricForgeNeoForgeQuiltClient-side onlyMIT LicenseOpen source1.16 – 26.3

What it does

Players open the debug screen with F3 as usual, and the overlay shows the modules they have chosen. Each module can be moved, recolored or removed, and spacing can be added between modules. Individual lines within a module can be hidden, or the whole module can be turned off. A text shadow is drawn behind the rendered lines by default and can be switched off.

The mod works in single-player and on a client joining a server, and it changes only what the local player sees. It is available for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, with files for 1.16 – 26.3 and snapshot builds published alongside the releases. Fabric API and Cloth Config API are required on Fabric and Quilt, and Mod Menu is optional for opening the options menu. The source code and issue tracker are public, and the mod is released under the MIT License as open source.

Key features

  1. Customizable modules

    Modules of the debug overlay can be added or deleted, so only the information the player needs stays on screen.

  2. Position and color control

    The position and color of each module can be changed independently of the others.

  3. Line-level hiding

    Single lines inside a module can be disabled, or an entire module can be hidden with one setting.

  4. Text shadow

    Rendered text gets a shadow by default, which keeps the overlay readable over bright backgrounds.

  5. Options via Cloth Config

    Settings are reached through Cloth Config, and Mod Menu can open the same screen from the mods list.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
26.320.0.0Not available20.0.020.0.0
26.219.0.1Not available19.0.119.0.1
26.1.218.0.2Not available18.0.218.0.2
26.1.118.0.2Not available18.0.218.0.2
26.118.0.2Not available18.0.218.0.2
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.21.1117.0.0Not available17.0.017.0.0
1.21.1016.0.3Not available16.0.316.0.3
1.21.916.0.3Not available16.0.316.0.3
1.21.815.0.0Not available15.0.015.0.0
1.21.715.0.0Not available15.0.015.0.0
1.21.615.0.0Not available15.0.015.0.0
1.21.514.0.0Not available14.0.014.0.0
1.21.413.0.0Not available13.0.013.0.0
1.21.312.0.0Not available12.0.012.0.0
1.21.212.0.0Not available12.0.012.0.0
1.21.111.0.311.0.311.0.311.0.3
1.2111.0.1Not available11.0.111.0.1
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x6 of 6 versions with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 2

Cloth Config APIConfiguration Library for Minecraft Mods
Required
Fabric APILightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.
Required

Optional 1

Mod MenuAdds a mod menu to view the list of mods you have installed.
Optional

Required by 2 mods

BetterF3 - Spark Module1.21 – 1.21.11F3 Entity IDs1.21.1

Use cases

Reading coordinates and biome data

Players who need position or biome information can keep those modules visible while hiding the rest.

Compact debugging

Modpack builders and testers can reduce the overlay to a few lines when recording or streaming gameplay.

Who it’s for: Players who use the F3 screen regularly and want to tailor which values it shows, and modpack builders who need a cleaner debug overlay for testing.

Questions

Does BetterF3 need Fabric API?

On the Fabric loader, Fabric API must be installed. Cloth Config API is required on every loader, so it must be installed alongside BetterF3.

Is BetterF3 needed on a server?

No. Only the client that displays the overlay needs it, because the mod runs client-side only.

Does BetterF3 work on Forge and NeoForge?

Yes. Forge and NeoForge builds ship alongside the Fabric and Quilt builds, and the latest Forge build targets 1.21.1.

Which versions does the mod support?

Files cover 40 release versions, with builds for 1.16 – 26.3 and snapshot builds published alongside them.

In the catalog

BetterF3 is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.

Decoration mods12,078Fabric modsMods for 26.38,071

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What the author says

Fabric Optionally: ModMenu to access the options menu Included: Cloth Config to use F3 + M
TreyRuffy, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
TreyRuffy
Published
2021-09-20
Updated on Modrinth
2026-10-04
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

DecorationGame mechanicsUtility
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