HorizonUI
by nokarin
HorizonUI replaces parts of the Minecraft interface with a cleaner, customizable user interface, covering the main menu, HUD and background rendering.
What it does
The mod concentrates on clarity of the screens, animated menu backgrounds and a tidier arrangement of interface elements. Once installed it hooks into the game UI directly and activates as soon as the game starts, with no separate step needed. Changes take effect in real time after a screen reload, depending on the chosen setting.
The mod is configured through an in-game Mod Configuration screen, where background customization is handled alongside resource pack options. Because it changes how the main menu, HUD and background systems are drawn, it can conflict with other mods that modify the same parts of the interface. Shader mods that affect 2D UI layers and mods that change how background textures are loaded are common sources of incompatibility.
Fabric API and Mod Menu are required dependencies, so both must be present next to HorizonUI. The files target 1.20 – 26.2 across Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, and the mod is client-side only, so servers do not need it. The mod is not open source and is distributed under a custom license.
Key features
Customizable main menu
The main menu and HUD are replaced with a layout that can be adjusted through the in-game configuration screen.
Animated backgrounds
Menu backgrounds can be animated, and their rendering is customizable in the same configuration screen.
Modern font option
The author suggests a font customization mod such as Smooth Font to swap the default font for modern typefaces like Poppins, Inter or Segoe UI, which improves readability.
Resource pack integration
Background customization works alongside resource packs, letting players combine custom visuals with the interface changes.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 2
How it compares
Caxton runs on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, and is published for 1.18.2 – 26.3 with a client-side only environment. Its license is the MIT License. Clarity is also client-side only, but it targets Fabric alone for 1.19.4 – 26.2 and carries the MIT License. TitleScape is licensed as All rights reserved, runs on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, and is published for 26.2 – 26.3, a narrower version range than HorizonUI.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HorizonUI | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-06 |
| Caxton | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.18.2 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-16 |
| Clarity | Fabric | 1.19.4 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-18 |
| TitleScape | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 26.2 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-02 |
Questions
Does HorizonUI need Fabric API?
Which mod loader should be used with HorizonUI?
Will HorizonUI conflict with shader mods?
In the catalog
HorizonUI 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
Bring a modern, clean, and customizable user interface to Minecraft. HorizonUI focuses on visual clarity, animated backgrounds, and layout refinement to deliver a fresh and immersive UI experience. Once installed, HorizonUI integrates directly into the game UI.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/horizonui
- Owner
- nokarin
- Published
- 2025-11-11
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15