Last Use Tooltip
by perusi
Last Use Tooltip shows, on hover, how long ago each inventory item was last used, so players can see recent tool and weapon activity at a glance.
What it does
The tooltip records when an item was last used, such as a right-click with the item, and displays a relative time like 12 minutes ago or 3 days ago when the cursor rests on the stack. Nothing has to be typed into chat, and no command needs to be run to read the information.
Because the timer lives in the item tooltip, it works alongside the normal inventory screen. Players can compare a sword, a pickaxe and a shield before a fight or choose the tool they have used least during a mining session. The mod is built for Forge and is published for 1.16.1 – 1.21.11, with its latest file for 1.21.11 dated 2026-02-23.
Installation covers the server and each player's game. The code is released under the MIT License and is not open source.
Key features
Last-use timer
Each item tracks the time of its last use and shows it in the tooltip when hovered.
Relative time display
The timer reads as minutes or days ago, so the age of an item is clear without doing arithmetic.
Hover information
The tooltip appears on hover in the inventory, so players see the timer without opening another screen.
No commands needed
The information is shown directly on the item, so no command has to be run to check recent use.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.16.x5 of 5 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Combat loadouts
Players can see which weapon or tool they picked up recently and choose a loadout before a fight.
Tool rotation while mining
During a long mining session, the timer shows which pickaxe or shovel has been used least and is due for a turn.
Inventory check
Players returning to a stored chest or backpack can spot items that have not been touched in days.
Who it’s for: Players on Forge who want a clearer view of their inventory during combat or long mining sessions. Server owners who run modded Forge servers also need it installed, since the mod runs on both sides.
How it compares
QOL Advanced is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 that is also client and server and under the MIT License, so it covers a broader set of quality-of-life changes for that version only. Simple Timer is a Forge client-side mod for 1.20.4 – 1.21.11 under All rights reserved, so only the client needs it, while Last Use Tooltip requires both sides.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Use Tooltip | Forge | 1.16.1 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-02-23 |
| QOL Advanced (Update) | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2023-10-24 |
| Simple Timer | Forge | 1.20.4 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-03-14 |
Questions
Does Last Use Tooltip need to be installed on the server?
Which loader does Last Use Tooltip use?
Can the timer be read without commands?
In the catalog
Last Use Tooltip is one of 19,031 Adventure mods on ModsFinder, and one of 10,478 Adventure mods for Forge. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
Make your inventory feel smarter, cleaner, and more modern. Hover any item and instantly see: - Last used: 12 minutes ago - Last used: 3 days ago - Last used: never
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/lastusetooltip
- Owner
- perusi
- Published
- 2026-02-23
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-02-23
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15