Chunk Animator Plus
by Donyka
Chunk Animator Plus, a Fabric client mod, animates chunks as they load so new terrain eases into view rather than popping in.
What it does
Each newly loaded chunk slides into position along a curve the player can adjust, so terrain appears to arrive gradually rather than popping into view. Several animation modes are available, and the speed behavior can be set in the configuration. The effect is purely visual: it does not change gameplay mechanics or world generation.
The mod is built to be lightweight and vanilla-friendly, and it is meant to sit alongside optimization mods without conflict. Because it runs only on the client, players install it themselves and servers do not need it. Files are published for Fabric across 9 release versions, 1.16.5 – 26.1.2, under the MIT License, and the source code is public.
Key features
Animated chunk loading
Chunks slide and fade into place as they are generated, replacing the instant appearance of vanilla terrain.
Multiple animation modes
Several movement styles can be chosen, so the effect can match the feel the player prefers.
Custom easing functions
Movement follows configurable easing curves that control how quickly and smoothly each chunk settles.
Configurable speed
The speed of the animation can be adjusted, including how it behaves over time.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.21.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.20.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.16.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Flying and exploring
Players moving quickly across the world see new terrain appear smoothly instead of popping in at the edge of the view.
Cinematic screenshots
Slower easing settings give a gentler reveal of freshly generated land when capturing scenery.
Who it’s for: Players who want cleaner, more immersive chunk rendering on their own client, especially those who fly or travel fast and notice terrain popping in.
How it compares
Chunk Animator Plus is open source under the MIT License and runs only on the client, with files for Fabric across 1.16.5 – 26.1.2. FluxMenu is also client-side only and MIT licensed, but its files target only 1.21.11 and it is not a chunk animation mod. Smooth Loading Screen is client-side only on Fabric for 1.21 – 26.2 and is released under All rights reserved, so its source is not open. Fancy World Animations [FWA] covers Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt for 1.20.1 – 26.3 under the MIT License and is open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chunk Animator Plus | Fabric | 1.16.5 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-05-10 |
| FluxMenu | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-05-31 |
| Smooth Loading Screen | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-09-02 |
| Fancy World Animations [FWA] | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-11 |
Questions
Does Chunk Animator Plus need to be installed on the server?
Which loader does Chunk Animator Plus use?
Does the mod change how the world is generated?
In the catalog
Chunk Animator Plus is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
Chunk Animator Plus adds smooth animated chunk loading effects to Minecraft, making terrain rendering feel more dynamic and visually polished instead of chunks appearing instantly. The mod animates newly loaded chunks with customizable movement and easing effects, improving immersion while exploring, flying, or…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/chunk-animator-plus
- Owner
- Donyka
- Published
- 2026-05-08
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15