Brightness Plus
by spunkyinsaan
Players who want a brighter view underground or in caves can raise Brightness Plus beyond the vanilla limit, from 0% default up to 1200%.
What it does
Brightness Plus extends the brightness slider in the video settings past its default range, letting players set the level anywhere from 0% (the default) up to 1200%. The change applies to the client only, so the server does not need the mod and players can join servers without installing it. Adjustments are useful in deep mines, caves and night scenes, where a higher level makes terrain clearer to read.
The mod is available for Fabric only, with no Forge or NeoForge build. Files cover 23 release versions, 1.20.1 – 26.3, and the latest Fabric file is 26.3, published on 2026-10-05. The mod was first published on 2025-09-15 and last updated on 2026-10-05. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source. Its issue tracker is the public place to report problems.
Key features
Extended brightness range
The brightness setting can go from 0% up to 1200%, beyond the default maximum of the vanilla option.
Adjustable per player
Each player sets the level on their own client, so a shared server does not force one brightness on everyone.
Lightweight design
The mod changes only the brightness control and adds no new blocks, items or menus to the game.
Issue tracker
A public issue tracker is linked from the mod page for reporting bugs and requesting changes.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Deep mining
Miners working far underground can raise the level so ore veins and tunnels stay visible without carrying extra torches.
Cave exploration
Players mapping large cave systems can read walls and drops more clearly at high settings.
Who it’s for: Players who play on a client with Fabric and want a brighter display than the vanilla slider allows. Server owners do not need to do anything, since only the client runs the mod.
How it compares
Brightness Toggle is a Fabric and Quilt mod for 1.16.5 – 26.2, under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 license, and it is not open source. FXBright is a Fabric mod for 1.21 – 26.2 under the MIT License, and it is not open source. Daylite is a Fabric mod for 1.21.5 – 26.3, is open source and is licensed under the MIT License. Brightness Plus is Fabric only and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightness Plus | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-05 |
| Brightness Toggle | Fabric and Quilt | 1.16.5 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-09 |
| FXBright | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-20 |
| Daylite | Fabric | 1.21.5 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-05 |
Questions
Does Brightness Plus need to be installed on the server?
Does Brightness Plus work with Forge or NeoForge?
Is Brightness Plus compatible with OptiFine?
In the catalog
Brightness Plus is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Brightness Plus is a simple Fabric mod that lets you control your Minecraft brightness beyond the default limits. Whether you’re mining deep underground, exploring caves, or just want a clearer view, this mod gives you full control over how bright your world can be. If you’ve ever wished Minecraft was brighter and…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/brightness-plus
- Owner
- spunkyinsaan
- Published
- 2025-09-15
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-05
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15