Entity Glow (Backport)
Entity Glow (Backport) brings the entity glow and outline effect to Minecraft 1.8.9 on Forge, a version that lacks it.
What it does
Entity Glow (Backport) ports the outline feature that later Java Edition releases added, so entities can be highlighted with a glowing edge in 1.8.9. It is a Forge mod for 1.8.9 only, and only the client needs it, so a server can run without it and players may still use it in single-player and multiplayer. The code is open source under the MIT License, and OneConfig is bundled inside the mod.
Key features
Entity outlines
Entities can be drawn with a glowing outline, restoring an effect that 1.8.9 itself lacks.
Teammate outlines
An option forces outlines to render on teammates, so allied players stay visible.
Bundled configuration
OneConfig is included in the mod, so the options screen is available without a separate install.
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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.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Embedded 1
In the catalog
Entity Glow (Backport) is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 14,575 Utility mods for Forge. 955 mods support Minecraft 1.8.9.
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What the author says
As of 1.0.2, there is now an option to force outlines to render for teammates. If you want to use my mods in a Modpack, I ask that the modpack is only available on Modrinth. Feel free to reach out to me if you would like to discuss further.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/entity-glow
- Owner
- Microcontrollers
- Published
- 2024-07-23
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-05-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15