Glow Lights
Glow Lights adds light source blocks, a glow lantern, a glow torch and three campfire types to the Glow Ink line for building and decorating.
What it does
The mod extends glow ink with blocks that emit light. Its light source blocks emit light level 10 by default, and the setting can be changed to 15. They keep working when waterlogged, which lets builders light up underwater areas. A full glow lantern block and a glow torch give light sources in common building shapes.
Glow Lights is published for Forge only, with 13 release versions covering 1.19.2 – 1.21.4. The latest file is 1.0.0 for 1.21.4. The server and every player need the mod installed. Its license is a custom license, and the mod is not open source, although its source code and issue tracker are public.
Three new campfire types are derived from the vanilla prismarine campfire. Five new glow squid related additions extend how glow ink is used across the mod's content.
Key features
Light source blocks
Light source blocks emit light at a configurable level, with a default of 10 and a maximum setting of 15.
Waterlogged light sources
The light source blocks keep emitting light when placed underwater, so submerged rooms and caves stay lit.
Glow lantern
A full block called glow lantern adds a decorative light source that fits building projects.
Glow torch and campfires
A new glow torch type and three campfire types derived from the vanilla prismarine campfire extend lighting options.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.19.x3 of 3 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Lighting underwater builds
Players exploring underwater areas can use the waterlogged light sources to light paths and structures.
Decorating with glow ink
Glow ink gains more uses through the lanterns, torches and blocks, which suit building and decorating projects.
Who it’s for: Builders and decorators who want light sources beyond the vanilla options, and players who explore underwater areas.
How it compares
Glow Berry Lantern is a Forge mod for 1.18.2 – 1.20.1, released under the MIT License and not open source; it runs on client and server. Glowing Names is client-side only for Forge and NeoForge across 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 under the MIT License, so it needs no server install. Cinch's Extra Torches is open source and covers 1.20 – 1.21.1 on Forge and NeoForge with a client and server environment.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glow Lights | Forge | 1.19.2 – 1.21.4 | Client and server | 2025-01-17 |
| Glow Berry Lantern | Forge | 1.18.2 – 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2023-06-30 |
| Glowing Names | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-07-17 |
| Cinch's Extra Torches | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-06-25 |
Questions
Which loader does Glow Lights support?
Does the server need Glow Lights installed?
Does the light level of the light source blocks change?
In the catalog
Glow Lights is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,149 Decoration mods for Forge. 17,979 mods support Minecraft 1.21.4.
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What the author says
Each light source emits a light level of 10 by default, and emit a light level of 15 when waterlogged. Hopefully, this property will allow you to explore underwater expanses more comfortably, as well as give you more options when building and decorating!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/glow-lights
- Owner
- TheBrewingMiner
- Published
- 2025-01-15
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-01-17
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15