Grid Inventory
by RowLan_232oO
Grid Inventory replaces the usual slot layout of the player inventory with a grid where each item takes a width and height of cells, and it is available for 1.16.5 – 26.1.2.
What it does
Items are placed into a two-dimensional grid, so a sword may occupy a long strip while a potion takes a single square. The footprint of each item can be set in the mod's configuration, letting a server owner decide how many cells a given item covers. Footprints are tinted by item rarity so the shapes can be read at a glance.
The design takes its cue from grid inventories in several survival and role-playing titles, and the author describes the goal as raising the difficulty of inventory decisions and adding immersion. The change applies only to the player inventory; chests and other storage blocks keep their normal slots. Configuration is handled through commands, and the grid works alongside inventory-sorting mods and quick hotbar switching. Builds cover 1.16.5 – 26.1.2 on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, and the code is under the MIT License but is not open source.
Key features
Variable item footprints
Each item can occupy several cells, and the width and height of that area can be customized.
Rarity-colored shapes
Item footprints are drawn in colors that match item rarity, making the grid simpler to scan.
Command-based configuration
Item sizes and related options are set with commands rather than a separate settings screen.
Player inventory only
The grid changes only the player's own inventory, leaving chests and other storage untouched.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.16.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who want tighter inventory limits and server owners who want to set item footprints for their world. Only the client needs it, so players can join servers without installing it.
How it compares
Inventory Crafting Grid is for Forge and NeoForge, covers 1.7.10 – 26.1.2, and is a client and server mod under the MIT License that is not open source. Expanden Inventory runs on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 1.21.11, is also a client and server mod, and is under the MIT License. Grid Inventory is client-side only, works on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, and changes only the player's inventory layout rather than adding inventory slots.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grid Inventory | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.16.5 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-10 |
| Inventory Crafting Grid | Forge and NeoForge | 1.7.10 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-08-25 |
| Expanden Inventory | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-10-09 |
Questions
Does Grid Inventory need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does Grid Inventory support?
Are chests affected by the grid?
In the catalog
Grid Inventory is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
Grid Inventory is a mod that allows you to customize how many grid slots an item occupies inside the player inventory. Inspired by games such as Diablo, Kenshi, and Escape from Tarkov, this mod introduces a grid-based inventory system designed to increase difficulty, decision-making, and immersion. It only affects…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/gridinventory
- Owner
- RowLan_232oO
- Published
- 2026-02-15
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15