DailyPlaytimeCap
by Kurtisdede
DailyPlaytimeCap lets moderators on a Fabric server set a daily playtime limit for each player, and it removes the limit when needed.
What it does
A moderator sets a daily playtime limit for a player, then the server tracks how long that player has been online. When the allowed time runs out, the player is automatically kicked and cannot log back in until the next day. Moderators can check how much time a player has left, add extra time to a player's day, or remove the limit entirely.
The mod is a server-side only tool, so players join without installing anything; only the server runs it. It targets game versions 1.21.9 – 26.3, with files for 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2 and 26.3, and the latest Fabric file is 1.1.2 for 26.3. The code is released under the MIT License and is open source, with a public source repository and issue tracker.
Key features
Per-player daily limit
A moderator can assign each player their own daily playtime allowance on the server.
Remaining time check
Moderators can see how much of the day's allowance a player has left at any moment.
Automatic kick
Once a player's time for the day is used up, the server disconnects them and blocks rejoining until the next day.
Extra time grants
A moderator can add extra minutes to a player's day without changing the base limit.
Limit removal
Moderators can take away a player's limit, so that player is no longer restricted.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Family servers
Server owners running a shared world for children can cap how long each player stays online per day.
Community moderation
Staff can adjust limits for individual players and grant extra time for events or special cases.
Who it’s for: Server owners and moderators who need to control how long individual players stay online each day on a Fabric server. Players need nothing installed, since the mod runs only on the server.
How it compares
Play Time Tracker is a server-side mod under the Apache License 2.0 and is open source, built for 1.21 only, so it tracks time rather than enforcing a daily cap. Playtime Limiter is also server-side and under the Apache License 2.0, but it is not open source and covers 1.21.1 – 1.21.5. PlayClock is client-side only, licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later and open source, for 1.21.11 – 26.1.2, so it runs on the player's side instead of the server.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DailyPlaytimeCap | Fabric | 1.21.9 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-09-19 |
| Play Time Tracker | Fabric | 1.21 | Server-side only | 2024-10-21 |
| Playtime Limiter | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.5 | Server-side only | 2026-07-29 |
| PlayClock | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-15 |
Questions
Does DailyPlaytimeCap need to be installed on the client?
What happens when a player's daily time runs out?
Which Minecraft versions does DailyPlaytimeCap support?
In the catalog
DailyPlaytimeCap is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/dailyplaytimecap
- Owner
- Kurtisdede
- Published
- 2026-03-07
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-19
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15