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HighlightMobs

by deanxbox

HighlightMobs draws outlines around chosen entity types so players can spot them in a crowd.

FabricClient-side onlyMIT LicenseOpen source1.21.1 – 26.3

What it does

On the client, HighlightMobs outlines the entity types a player selects, so those mobs stand out from their surroundings. It is a Fabric mod that depends on Fabric API, and it runs on the client alone, so servers do not need it. Builds are published for 16 release versions 1.21.1 – 26.3, and the code is released under the MIT License.

Key features

  1. Entity outlines

    Selected entity types are drawn with an outline that stays visible through terrain and other mobs.

  2. Searchable type list

    A search field filters the registered entity types, so a player can find a mob by name.

  3. Multiple selection

    Several entity types can be chosen at once, and the selection can be cleared in a single step.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
26.31.0.3+26.3
26.21.0.3+26.2
26.1.21.0.3+26.1.2
26.1.11.0.3+26.1.1
26.11.0.3+26.1
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
1.21.111.0.3+1.21.11
1.21.101.0.3+1.21.10
1.21.91.0.3+1.21.9
1.21.81.0.3+1.21.8
1.21.71.0.3+1.21.7
1.21.61.0.3+1.21.6
1.21.51.0.3+1.21.5
1.21.41.0.3+1.21.4
1.21.31.0.3+1.21.3
1.21.21.0.3+1.21.2
1.21.11.0.3+1.21.1
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 1

Fabric APILightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.
Required

How it compares

Full comparison

Block Outline FX is a client-side Fabric mod for 1.21.4 that outlines blocks rather than entities, and it is not open source. Mob Health Display is also client-side on Fabric, built for 26.1.2 only and released under All rights reserved. Whistlebound Horse runs on client and server together for 1.21.1 – 26.2 and is open source under the MIT License.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
HighlightMobsFabric1.21.1 – 26.3Client-side only2026-10-10
Block Outline FXFabric1.21.4Client-side only2026-03-09
Mob Health DisplayFabric26.1.2Client-side only2026-06-14
Whistlebound HorseFabric1.21.1 – 26.2Client and server2026-10-14

Questions

Does HighlightMobs need Fabric API?

Yes. Fabric API is listed as a required dependency and must be installed alongside HighlightMobs.

Does the server need HighlightMobs?

No. The mod is client-side only, so only the player's client runs it.

Which versions have files for HighlightMobs?

Files cover 16 release versions 1.21.1 – 26.3, with the latest Fabric file being 1.0.3+26.3 for 26.3.

In the catalog

HighlightMobs is one of 11,058 Mobs mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,189 Mobs mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.

Mobs mods11,058Fabric modsMods for 26.38,071

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What the author says

A client-side Fabric mod for Minecraft 26.2 that outlines selected entity types.
deanxbox, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
deanxbox
Published
2026-08-13
Updated on Modrinth
2026-10-10
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

MobsUtilityAdventure
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