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Dynamic Crosshair

by Crendgrim

Dynamic Crosshair hides the crosshair when nothing is targeted, and changes its style or visibility based on the block, entity or held item in view.

FabricForgeNeoForgeClient-side onlyGNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 onlyOpen source1.18 – 26.3

What it does

Players who prefer a clean screen can have the crosshair vanish when the view is empty, then reappear when a block or entity is under the cursor. Visibility can also depend on the equipped item, so a bow or a tool can show or hide the marker on its own terms. Different styles can be set for different situations, which makes it easier to tell at a glance what the crosshair is reacting to.

A client-side utility that requires Fabric API, Dynamic Crosshair was substantially rewritten in version 8, and its configuration is migrated automatically, though players updating from an older release should check that their settings carried over. Builds exist for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, with Fabric files for 26.3 and Forge and NeoForge files for later 1.21 releases. The source code and issue tracker are public, and the mod is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only.

Key features

  1. Hidden when idle

    The crosshair disappears when the player is not looking at anything, leaving the screen uncluttered.

  2. Context-based visibility

    Whether the crosshair shows can depend on the block or entity being looked at.

  3. Item-based visibility

    Visibility can also follow the currently equipped item, so each tool or weapon can behave differently.

  4. Styles per situation

    Different crosshair styles can be assigned to different situations to signal what is in view.

  5. Configuration options

    A set of options controls the behaviour, and an in-game screen is available when Yet Another Config Lib is installed.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
26.39.15+26.3-fabricNot availableNot available
26.29.14+26.2-fabricNot availableNot available
26.1.29.12+26.1-fabricNot availableNot available
26.1.19.12+26.1-fabricNot availableNot available
26.19.12+26.1-fabricNot availableNot available
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.21.119.11+1.21.11-fabricNot available9.11+1.21.11-neoforge
1.21.109.11+1.21.9-fabric9.10+1.21.9-forge9.11+1.21.9-neoforge
1.21.99.11+1.21.9-fabric9.10+1.21.9-forge9.11+1.21.9-neoforge
1.21.89.8+1.21.6-fabric9.8+1.21.6-forge9.8+1.21.6-neoforge
1.21.79.8+1.21.6-fabric9.8+1.21.6-forge9.8+1.21.6-neoforge
1.21.69.11+1.21.6-fabric9.10+1.21.6-forge9.11+1.21.6-neoforge
1.21.59.11+1.21.5-fabricNot available9.11+1.21.5-neoforge
1.21.49.11+1.21.3-fabric9.10+1.21.3-forge9.11+1.21.3-neoforge
1.21.39.11+1.21.3-fabric9.10+1.21.3-forge9.11+1.21.3-neoforge
1.21.28.2+1.21.2-fabricNot available8.2+1.21.2-neoforge
1.21.19.11+1.21.1-fabric9.10+1.21.1-forge9.11+1.21.1-neoforge
1.219.11+1.21.1-fabric9.10+1.21.1-forge9.11+1.21.1-neoforge
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

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

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 1

Fabric APILightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.
Required

Optional 2

Dynamic Crosshair CompatMod compatibility for Dynamic Crosshair
Optional
Mod MenuAdds a mod menu to view the list of mods you have installed.
Optional

Required by 1 mod

Dynamic Crosshair Compat1.18 – 1.21.11

Use cases

Clean screen while exploring

With the crosshair hidden when nothing is targeted, the view stays free of marks while walking through open terrain.

Item-specific aiming

A player can keep the marker for a ranged weapon and hide it for building tools.

Who it’s for: Anyone who wants the crosshair to appear only in certain situations, and who is comfortable adjusting a configuration to match their habits.

How it compares

Full comparison

CrosshairUtils is a Fabric-only client-side mod for 1.20.4 – 26.1.2, published under the MIT License and open source. Crosshair Tweaks is a client-side open source mod under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, with files for Fabric, NeoForge and Ornithe across 1.8.9 – 26.3. Centered Crosshair is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.20 – 26.3 under the MIT License and open source. Dynamic Crosshair covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, so it is the option for players who use those loaders.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Dynamic CrosshairFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.18 – 26.3Client-side only2026-09-16
CrosshairUtilsFabric1.20.4 – 26.1.2Client-side only2026-05-25
Crosshair TweaksFabric, NeoForge and Ornithe1.8.9 – 26.3Client-side only2026-10-03
Centered CrosshairFabric1.20 – 26.3Client-side only2026-09-18

Questions

Does Dynamic Crosshair need Fabric API?

Yes. On Fabric, the mod cannot run without Fabric API, which is its only required dependency, so both must be installed together.

Is there an in-game configuration screen?

Yes, when Yet Another Config Lib (YACL) is installed as an optional dependency. Without it, settings are edited in the configuration file.

Does Dynamic Crosshair work with content mods?

The author recommends installing Dynamic Crosshair Compat alongside the mod when content mods are in use.

Is it compatible with every mod?

No. The author reports that it is not currently compatible with one large GUI mod, which can be worked around by disabling its GUI setting, and that it can have issues with Immediately Fast.

In the catalog

Dynamic Crosshair is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.

Utility mods36,990Fabric modsMods for 26.38,071

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What the author says

Dynamic Crosshair is a Minecraft mod for the Fabric & (Neo)Forge launchers. It hides or changes the crosshair dependent on context. NOTE: With version 8, the mod has been substantially rewritten. Configs should be migrated automatically, but please double-check whether any of your settings have been lost if updating…
Crendgrim, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
Crendgrim
Published
2022-05-15
Updated on Modrinth
2026-09-16
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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