Entity Detector
by Hangel
Entity Detector is a Forge mod for 1.4.6 and 1.4.7 that adds blocks able to sense entities within a set distance.
What it does
Entity Detector adds four types of blocks that detect entities around them within a selected distance of 3 to 8 blocks. The mod is a recreation of an original mod by neocromicon, which has been lost. Installation covers the server and each player's game. Forge is the only loader with published files, and builds exist for 1.4.6 and 1.4.7, with 1.2 for 1.4.7 as the latest file.
Key features
Four detector blocks
Four block types sense nearby entities and can be placed to watch an area.
Adjustable detection range
Each detector can be set to sense entities within a distance of 3 to 8 blocks.
Creeper nuke home
The mod includes a creeper nuke themed feature that serves as a home for the creeper.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Redstone Detector is a Forge mod for 1.16.5 – 1.20.1 under the Apache License 2.0, and it is not open source. Metal Detectors Mod is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.20.2 released under CC0 1.0 Universal, and it is open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entity Detector | Forge | 1.4.6 – 1.4.7 | Client and server | 2026-04-01 |
| Redstone Detector | Forge | 1.16.5 – 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2023-11-18 |
| Metal Detectors Mod | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.2 | Client and server | 2023-10-25 |
In the catalog
Entity Detector is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,441 Optimization mods for Forge. 178 mods support Minecraft 1.4.7.
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What the author says
Original mod made by neocromicon. The mod was a lost media. The mod adds blocks capable of detecting entities around them, you can select the distance from 3 to 8 blocks.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/entity-detector
- Owner
- Hangel
- Published
- 2026-02-08
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-01
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15