Fullbright
by Armandukx
Fullbright is a client-side mod that removes the darkness from Minecraft, so the world stays bright at any time of day underground or at night.
What it does
Once installed, the mod lifts the lighting level of the game so that dark areas render as fully lit. Players who dislike caves, nights or poorly lit builds can explore without carrying torches everywhere. Fullbright requires Fabric API, and Forge files are also published for it.
On Minecraft versions above 1.12.2 the configuration has been removed, so the mod works immediately after installation with no settings to change. The mod can be toggled on or off with the /fb command, which lets a player return to normal lighting at any moment. Only the client needs the mod, so servers do not have to install it.
Fullbright is published for 1.8.9 – 1.20.6, with 25 release versions in total. The latest Fabric file targets 1.20.6, and the latest Forge file targets 1.12.2 on the beta channel. The code is under the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial No Derivatives 4.0 license, so the mod is not open source.
Key features
Full brightness
Dark areas, caves and nighttime scenes are rendered as if fully lit, making them easier to navigate.
Command toggle
The /fb command switches the brightness effect on or off without restarting the game.
No configuration on newer versions
From 1.12.2 onward the mod has no settings screen, so it runs with its default behavior.
Lighting without torches
Players can see into caves, mines and buildings without placing light sources.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.12.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.8.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Cave exploration
Players mapping underground areas can see walls and ores without placing torches along the way.
Night builds
Builders working after dark can judge colors and shapes in their structures as if it were daytime.
Who it’s for: The mod suits players who want a brighter view of the world, and players who build or explore in dark settings and prefer not to rely on light sources.
How it compares
Disable Lighting is client-side only and open source under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, with files for Fabric on 1.21 – 26.3. Ultimate Brightness is client-side only, works on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt for 1.14 – 26.3, and is not open source. Fullbright covers older versions than either, down to 1.8.9.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbright | Fabric and Forge | 1.8.9 – 1.20.6 | Client-side only | 2026-04-04 |
| Disable Lighting | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-29 |
| Ultimate Brightness | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.14 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-25 |
Questions
Does Fullbright need Fabric API?
Does a server need Fullbright installed?
Can the brightness effect be turned off?
In the catalog
Fullbright is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,575 Optimization mods for Fabric. 11,154 mods support Minecraft 1.20.6.
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What the author says
Fullbright in Minecraft! Never ever see the dark again. For Minecraft versions above 1.12.2, configuration has been removed, it just works.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/full-bright
- Owner
- Armandukx
- Published
- 2024-02-09
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-04
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15