BetterTimer
by EinFabo
BetterTimer shows a running clock above the hotbar for players tracking challenges, speedruns or timed activities, and changes its color as the timer runs, pauses or resets.
What it does
A timer sits above the hotbar and stays visible without taking much room on screen. Its display is minimal: units with a value of zero are hidden, so a timer at one hour and five seconds reads without any day or minute part. Text color signals state, with white for a running timer and yellow for a paused one. The normal paused state colors can be changed in the settings.
The mod is aimed at players who keep time during challenges, speedruns and other timed play sessions, and it reads as a simple counter rather than a full statistics tool. Hex codes give exact control over colors, and eight ready-made choices cover common needs. Installation needs Fabric API, and Mod Menu is optional for opening the settings screen. The mod runs on Fabric only, for Minecraft 1.21.4 – 1.21.10, and it is client-side only, so servers do not need it. The code is not open source; it is released under All rights reserved.
Key features
Minimal HUD timer
A clean timer above the hotbar that stays readable without covering the main play area.
Smart time formatting
Days, hours, minutes and seconds appear only when non-zero, so short timers stay compact.
Color-coded state
Running and paused states use separate colors, and the paused colors can be adjusted.
Hex and preset colors
Exact colors can be entered as hex codes, or chosen from eight built-in presets.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Optional 1
Use cases
Who it’s for: The mod suits players who want a simple on-screen clock during speedruns, challenges or timed play sessions. It is not a statistics or logging tool.
How it compares
TimerDisplay Mod is also a client-side Fabric timer, released under the MIT License and published for 1.21.1 – 1.21.11, so its version range is wider than BetterTimer's. JustATimer is client-side only, covers 1.21.8 – 1.21.11 and is released under All rights reserved, so it is not open source. BastiGHG Timer Mod is client-side only, published for 1.21 – 1.21.8 and released under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetterTimer | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 1.21.10 | Client-side only | 2025-11-10 |
| TimerDisplay Mod | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-04-12 |
| JustATimer | Fabric | 1.21.8 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-08-20 |
| BastiGHG Timer Mod | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-09-02 |
Questions
Does BetterTimer need Fabric API?
Does the server need BetterTimer?
Which Minecraft versions does BetterTimer support?
Is Mod Menu needed to change the colors?
In the catalog
BetterTimer is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,575 Optimization mods for Fabric. 15,569 mods support Minecraft 1.21.10.
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What the author says
A simple yet powerful timer mod for Minecraft that lets you track your gameplay sessions, speedruns, or any timed activities with an elegant HUD display. Colors - Customize normal and paused state colors - Use hex codes for precise color control - Quick presets: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Blue, Magenta, Cyan, Orange
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/bettertimer
- Owner
- EinFabo
- Published
- 2025-11-02
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-11-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15