Gearo Hotbar
by KI10
Gearo Hotbar changes how the hotbar is laid out and how items on it are reached during normal play, and it is a Fabric mod for client-side use only.
What it does
The mod reworks the hotbar so that items can be reached faster and kept in a tidier order. The layout is intended to swap out the stock arrangement while leaving the game's overall look alone, so survival play keeps its familiar feel and picking items from the bar becomes quicker. Players who already carry a set of tools or blocks they reach for constantly are the main audience for the change.
Installing it only on the client is enough, since it has no server component and server owners need nothing extra. The mod is published for Fabric only, across three release versions, 26.1, 26.1.1 and 26.1.2, with 1.0.0 for 26.1.2 as the latest file. The code is open source under the MIT License, and public source code links are available.
The mod was first published and last updated on 2026-06-22, so its file history is short. Players who want a simple, configurable hotbar change without a larger inventory overhaul will find that its scope stays narrow by design.
Key features
Hotbar layout changes
The hotbar layout is adjusted so that item slots are arranged in a more organized way than the default.
Quicker item selection
Selecting an item from the hotbar is made more direct, which shortens the steps needed to reach important items.
Configurable interface
An adjustable interface lets players tune the hotbar display to their own habits.
Light footprint
The mod is kept small and simple, so it adds little overhead to the game while it runs.
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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.
Use cases
Survival item access
Survival players who keep several tools and blocks in the hotbar can reach them with fewer steps during combat and building.
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric 26.1 – 26.1.2 who want a cleaner hotbar without changing the rest of the interface. Server owners do not need to install anything.
How it compares
KitSync runs on Fabric for 26.1 – 26.1.2 and is client-side only, but it is released under All rights reserved, so its code is not open source. Immersive Inventory is also client-side only and uses the MIT License, yet it targets 26.1.2 alone. Hotbar Restock is client-side only under the MIT License and is published for 26.1.2, a narrower choice than the Gearo Hotbar range.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gearo Hotbar | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-22 |
| KitSync | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-05 |
| Immersive Inventory | Fabric | 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-16 |
| Hotbar Restock | Fabric | 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-05-31 |
Questions
Does Gearo Hotbar need Fabric API?
Does Gearo Hotbar have to be installed on the server?
Which game versions does Gearo Hotbar support?
In the catalog
Gearo Hotbar is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
Gearo Hotbar is a clean and lightweight hotbar improvement mod for Minecraft. It is made to make item access feel smoother, faster, and more comfortable without changing the core style of the game. Gearo Hotbar improves the way you interact with your hotbar and item selection. Instead of relying only on the default…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/gearo-hotbar
- Owner
- KI10
- Published
- 2026-06-22
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-22
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15