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Brendio's No More Glow Lichen

by BrendioEEE

On 1.21.11, Brendio's No More Glow Lichen is a Fabric-only mod that strips Glow Lichen out of chunks already in the world as well as those generated later.

FabricServer-side onlyMIT License1.21.11

What it does

When a chunk loads, the mod checks it and clears away whatever Glow Lichen it detects. Worlds created before installation are covered too, though an old chunk has to be loaded at least once before its lichen is cleaned up. Chunk cleanup runs gradually, so normal play is not interrupted.

New chunks are kept free of Glow Lichen as they generate, which covers caves, terrain and structures as well as biome content from other mods. Manual placement of the block is blocked, and waterlogged Glow Lichen is handled so the water stays in place rather than leaving air gaps. The mod is server-side only: players join without installing it, and the server alone runs it.

The author describes it as a lightweight, focused alternative to a simple datapack, aimed at a reliable result with no added configuration or extra features. Files are published for 1.21.11 under the MIT License, and the project is not open source.

Key features

  1. Removes existing lichen

    Glow Lichen already present in loaded chunks is deleted, including patches from earlier generation.

  2. Prevents new lichen

    Newly generated chunks, including those produced by structures and biome content, are kept free of the block.

  3. Blocks manual placement

    Players cannot place Glow Lichen by hand while the mod is active.

  4. Preserves water

    Waterlogged Glow Lichen is removed without leaving air gaps, so the water stays where it was.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.21.111.0.0-fabric-1.21.11
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Use cases

Who it’s for: Server owners who want Glow Lichen gone from a world without adding a configuration layer or other features.

How it compares

Full comparison

MakeLichensUseful is a Fabric mod that is server-side only, covers 1.21.1 – 1.21.4 and is released under All rights reserved, so it does not reach 1.21.11. Lichen Lava is also server-side only and published for 1.21.11 under the MIT License, but it is aimed at a different lava-related change. No Glow Lichen is server-side only and published for 1.21.11 under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license, while Gradient Lichen runs on client and server for 1.21.8 – 1.21.10.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Brendio's No More Glow LichenFabric1.21.11Server-side only2026-03-12
MakeLichensUsefulFabric1.21.1 – 1.21.4Server-side only2025-02-11
Lichen LavaFabric1.21.11Server-side only2026-04-09
No Glow LichenFabric1.21.11Server-side only2026-03-06
Gradient LichenFabric1.21.8 – 1.21.10Client and server2025-11-29

Questions

Does the mod need Fabric API?

No required dependency is listed for Fabric.

Do players need the mod installed?

No. Server owners install it, and players connect with no copy of their own.

Are lichen patches removed from old worlds?

Yes, but each old chunk must be loaded at least once before its Glow Lichen is cleaned up.

Which Minecraft version is supported?

Only 1.21.11 is listed, and the latest Fabric file is 1.0.0-fabric-1.21.11, published on 2026-03-12.

What the author says

No Glow Lichen is a lightweight Fabric mod for Minecraft 1.21.11 that completely removes Glow Lichen from your game world. It is designed for players who do not want Glow Lichen appearing in caves, terrain, structures, or modded biome content. Unlike a simple datapack, this mod is meant to be a more universal and…
BrendioEEE, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
BrendioEEE
Published
2026-03-12
Updated on Modrinth
2026-03-12
Facts verified
2026-10-15
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