F**k Esc
by Xakep
F**k Esc is a Fabric client mod that stops the Esc key from opening the pause menu when it is pressed by accident.
What it does
Pressing Esc during play can open the pause menu and interrupt a fight or a session at a bad moment. This mod keeps that key from opening the menu, so a stray press leaves the game running. The behavior can be switched on or off with Right Ctrl, and the settings are reachable through a mod menu. Files are published for Fabric only, for 1.21.11, and the mod is released under the MIT License but is not open source.
Key features
Blocked pause menu
Esc no longer opens the pause menu, so an accidental press does not interrupt play.
Toggle with Right Ctrl
Right Ctrl switches the blocking behavior on or off during a session.
Customizable settings
Options are available through a mod menu, where the toggle and other misc settings can be adjusted.
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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
No ESC in GUI is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 under the MIT License and is not open source. Hotbar Slot Presets is also client-side only for Fabric, covering 1.21.8 – 1.21.11 under a custom license and not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F**k Esc | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-03-22 |
| No ESC in GUI | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-01-18 |
| Hotbar Slot Presets | Fabric | 1.21.8 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-03-23 |
Questions
Does F**k Esc need to be installed on the server?
In the catalog
F**k Esc is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
This mod prevents the pause menu from opening when you press Esc, so you won’t accidentally interrupt your game. You can toggle it using Right Ctrl (customizable in the misc settings). It’s especially useful for PvP or long play sessions where opening the menu can get you killed or break your focus.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/fk-esc
- Owner
- Xakep
- Published
- 2026-03-22
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-22
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15