Extended Comparators
by xeli
Extended Comparators adds full-block-size comparator blocks that work like vanilla comparators, with extra inputs and a choice of orientation.
What it does
The mod adds comparator blocks that fill a whole block space, in horizontal and vertical orientations. Each one has a main input side, marked in blue, four secondary input sides and one output side, so it reads signals from more directions than a vanilla comparator. A weak variant accepts weak redstone signals from its sides, and depending on the blocks around it, its side inputs can be made to match the strength of the back input.
Because the blocks accept signals from adjacent levers and other sources, a comparator can drive its output straight into a repeater, a redstone lamp, a piston or another comparator, without a line of redstone dust in between. This suits builders who want to connect devices directly or build a simple clock. The mod runs on Fabric and NeoForge, and both the server and every player need it. Fabric API and Fabric Language Kotlin are required on Fabric, and Kotlin for Forge is required on NeoForge. Files cover game versions 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, and the code is open source under the Apache License 2.0.
Key features
Full-block comparators
Comparator blocks occupy a whole block space and can be placed horizontally or vertically.
Four secondary inputs
Each block has one main input side, four secondary input sides and one output side, instead of the vanilla two inputs.
Weak signal variant
A weak variant reads weak redstone signals from its sides, and surrounding blocks can make side inputs match the back input.
Direct output connections
The output can feed a repeater, lamp, piston or another comparator directly, without redstone dust in between.
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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.
Required 2
Use cases
Who it’s for: Redstone builders and players who want compact circuits on Fabric or NeoForge servers and clients.
How it compares
Quick Redstone is a Fabric mod for 1.21.1 – 1.21.11, server-side only and released under the MIT License, so only the server needs it and it is not open source. Improved Redstone is a Fabric mod for 1.21 – 1.21.3 that runs on client and server and is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only. Red Bits is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, is available for Fabric across 1.16 – 26.3, and runs on client and server.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Comparators | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-03-22 |
| Quick Redstone | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-07-25 |
| Improved Redstone | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.3 | Client and server | 2025-08-30 |
| Red Bits | Fabric | 1.16 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-09-25 |
Questions
Does Extended Comparators need Fabric API on NeoForge?
Do both the server and players need the mod?
Which game versions does the mod support?
In the catalog
Extended Comparators is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,201 Technology mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Adds new full-block-size comparators that function similarly to vanilla comparators: - Comparator blocks that can be placed in horizontal and vertical orientations - 1 main input side (blue), 4 secondary input sides, and 1 output side (red). - A weak variant of the comparator block that can receive "weak" redstone…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/extended-comparator
- Owner
- xeli
- Published
- 2024-07-15
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-03-22
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15