BlockBreakingBar
by gduckmc
BlockBreakingBar shows a customizable progress bar while a player breaks a block, so the state of each mining action is visible at a glance.
What it does
While a block is being broken, a visual bar fills to show how close the block is to breaking, so players can judge the remaining time without guessing. The bar is customizable. Only the client needs the mod; servers run without it and players join without installing anything. BlockBreakingBar is a Forge mod for 1.8.9 only, with a single file, 1.0, dated 2025-09-13, and it is released under All rights reserved, so it is not open source.
Key features
Break progress bar
A bar displays how far along the current block is in its breaking progress, updating as the player keeps mining.
Customizable display
The appearance of the progress bar can be adjusted, so it fits the player's interface preferences.
Instant mining feedback
Precise mining gives immediate visual feedback, so the player knows exactly when a block will break.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
SmoothBreak is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, client-side only and open source under the MIT License, so it covers newer versions than BlockBreakingBar. Optimized Mining is server-side only, open source neither, and runs on Forge 1.12.2, while Stop Break Me Plz needs both client and server on 1.20.1 – 1.20.6.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlockBreakingBar | Forge | 1.8.9 | Client-side only | 2025-09-13 |
| SmoothBreak | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-01-02 |
| Optimized Mining | Forge | 1.12.2 | Server-side only | 2026-04-03 |
| Stop Break Me Plz | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2025-12-04 |
Questions
Does BlockBreakingBar need to be installed on the server?
In the catalog
BlockBreakingBar is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,441 Optimization mods for Forge. 955 mods support Minecraft 1.8.9.
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What the author says
BlockBreakingBar – See your progress at a glance! This mod adds a customizable visual bar that shows how close you are to breaking any block. Perfect for precise mining, it gives you instant feedback without guessing.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/blockbreakingbar
- Owner
- gduckmc
- Published
- 2025-09-13
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-09-13
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15