Day Counter HUD
by rivella
Day Counter HUD shows the number of in-game days since a world was created, next to the current time, on a small on-screen display.
What it does
Since the world was created, the HUD keeps a running count of elapsed days, and beside it shows the in-game clock in 24-hour notation. Both values sit on screen, so players can track progress through a world without opening a menu or running a command. The display uses the default Minecraft font and a plain layout that stays close to the vanilla interface, and pressing H hides it and shows it again.
Day Counter HUD is a client-side mod: only the player's client needs it, and a server can run without it. It requires Fabric API and is published for Fabric alone, with a single version for 1.21.11 and a file dated 2026-02-01. The mod is released under the MIT License and is not open source.
Because it draws only a few lines of text and does no extra work on the server, the author describes it as lightweight. It suits adventure players who want a day count while exploring, and players who prefer a clean screen can switch it off at any time.
Key features
World day counter
The world day total, counting from creation, is drawn on screen and refreshes while play continues.
24-hour time display
Displays the current in-game time in a clear 24-hour format beside the day count.
Toggle with H
Pressing H hides the HUD, and pressing it again brings the display back.
Minimal vanilla-style layout
Uses the default font and a compact placement so the overlay stays unobtrusive.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Tracking progress in a long world
Players who keep a world over many sessions can see at a glance how many days it has run.
Timing in-game events
A visible clock in 24-hour format helps players plan night travel, mob spawns and farm cycles.
Who it’s for: Adventure players who want a day count and clock on screen while playing on Fabric for 1.21.11. Players who dislike extra overlays can hide it with H.
How it compares
Day Counter+ v2 is also Fabric for 1.21.11 and later, runs client-side only, and adds multiplayer and 24-hour time support, but it is published under All rights reserved and is not open source. Day Counter Enhanced is Fabric-only, client-side only and open source under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 only, with files for 1.21.2 – 1.21.11. Day Counter HUD covers 1.21.11 alone and is MIT licensed.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Counter HUD | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-02-01 |
| Day Counter+ v2 (Multiplayer & 24h Time Support) | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-20 |
| Day Counter Enhanced | Fabric | 1.21.2 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-03-17 |
Questions
Does Day Counter HUD need Fabric API?
Does the server need to install Day Counter HUD?
Which versions does Day Counter HUD support?
Can the HUD be turned off during play?
In the catalog
Day Counter HUD is one of 19,031 Adventure mods on ModsFinder, and one of 10,052 Adventure mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
Always know: - How many days have passed since the world was created - The current in-game time, displayed in a clear 24-hour format The HUD is minimal, unobtrusive, and uses Minecraft’s default font to stay fully vanilla-friendly.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/day-counter-hud
- Owner
- rivella
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-02-01
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15