Item Purge
by NightLa
Item Purge removes dropped items on a timer so that servers and singleplayer worlds stop accumulating lag from leftover drops.
What it does
Item Purge deletes dropped items automatically after a set interval, which keeps item entities from building up after farms, mob battles and long mining sessions. The purge runs in the background without touching entities or blocks other than the dropped items it targets. A whitelist protects valuable items such as netherite and keys from deletion, and players are only notified when items are removed, so chat is not flooded with messages.
The interval is configurable, with a default of 10 minutes, and can be changed in the in-game configuration screen or through the Configured mod. The mod is published for Forge and NeoForge across 12 release versions, and it runs on client and server, so both the server and every player need it. The code is not open source; the mod is released under All rights reserved, and its author permits modpack inclusion with credit.
Key features
Automatic item cleanup
Dropped items are removed periodically, so item entities do not pile up on busy servers or in long-running worlds.
Configurable interval
The time between purges can be chosen, with a default of 10 minutes, to suit how quickly a world produces drops.
Protected items whitelist
Valuable items such as netherite and keys can be placed on a whitelist so they are never deleted by a purge.
Quiet notifications
Players are told only when items are removed, which avoids the chat spam that frequent messages would cause.
In-game configuration
Settings can be edited directly in the game, and the mod works with Configured for editing from the Mods menu.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x9 of 9 versions with builds
1.20.x3 of 3 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Server owners and players running long singleplayer worlds who want leftover drops cleared without manual cleanup. It suits both survival and modded setups.
How it compares
FerrumWhiteList is a server-side whitelist option for Forge and NeoForge across 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, with its own license and a custom license, so it is not open source. SableCat is a client and server mod for NeoForge on 1.21.1 under the MIT License, so it is open source. No Performance Only Lag is a NeoForge client and server mod for 1.21.1 under All rights reserved, which is not open source. Item Purge is published for Forge and NeoForge across the same release range as the card above.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item Purge | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.10 | Client and server | 2025-11-03 |
| FerrumWhiteList | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Server required, client optional | 2026-05-29 |
| SableCat | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-07 |
| No Performance Only Lag | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-01-11 |
Questions
Does Item Purge need to be installed on both sides?
Which loaders and versions does Item Purge support?
Can valuable items be kept from being deleted?
In the catalog
Item Purge is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,698 Management mods for Forge. 15,569 mods support Minecraft 1.21.10.
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What the author says
Features 🔄 Auto-Cleanup: Periodically deletes dropped items to prevent lag buildup. ⚙️ Configurable Interval: Choose how often purges occur (default: every 10 minutes).
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/item-purge
- Owner
- NightLa
- Published
- 2025-11-03
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-11-03
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15