Ground Clear
Ground Clear is a server utility that removes dropped items from the ground on a configurable timer, reducing item buildup without a large performance tool.
What it does
The mod clears dropped ground items automatically, with the default interval set to 10 minutes. Freshly dropped items are left alone until they have existed for a short protection window, so the cleanup only removes older stacks. The clear interval and countdown warnings are configurable, and the countdown announcements can be turned off.
Administrators can run a manual clear, reload the configuration and check the status of the mod through commands. Those commands require operator permission level 2 by default. The mod suits owners who prefer a small cleanup tool over a larger performance or administration mod, and it is also meant to be included in modpacks.
Ground Clear is server-side only, so players join without installing anything. It targets Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, and also runs on Paper, Spigot, Bukkit and Purpur. Builds cover 1.12.2 – 26.2 across 51 release versions, and the mod is released under All rights reserved, so it is not open source.
Key features
Automatic item clearing
Dropped items lying on the ground are removed automatically once the configured timer elapses.
Configurable interval and warnings
The clear interval and countdown warnings can be adjusted, and the announcements can be disabled entirely.
Minimum item age
Recently dropped items are protected for a minimum age before cleanup can remove them.
Admin commands
Commands trigger a manual clear, reload the config and show the current status, with operator level 2 required by default.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Server owners who want a lightweight way to clear dropped items, and modpack authors who need a simple cleanup utility on shared servers.
How it compares
Item Sweep is a Fabric mod for 1.13 – 1.21.11 that is server required and client optional, and it is open source under the MIT License, while Ground Clear is not open source. Lag Removal is server-side only for Fabric across 1.20.1 – 1.21.5, with All rights reserved and no open-source license, which is closer to Ground Clear in environment and license.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Clear | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.12.2 – 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-06-26 |
| Item Sweep | Fabric | 1.13 – 1.21.11 | Server required, client optional | 2026-02-24 |
| Lag Removal | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.5 | Server-side only | 2026-06-10 |
Questions
Does Ground Clear need to be installed on the client?
Which loaders does Ground Clear support?
Who can run the admin commands?
In the catalog
Ground Clear is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
GroundClear is a lightweight server utility mod that automatically clears dropped ground items on a configurable timer. It is made for server owners who want a simple way to reduce item buildup without installing a large performance or administration mod.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/ground-clear
- Owner
- timingplanet_
- Published
- 2026-05-17
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-26
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15