ModsFinder

Cursors Extended

by fishstiz

Players who want Minecraft-themed pointers instead of the default system cursor can install Cursors Extended, a client-side mod that swaps them out.

FabricForgeNeoForgeQuiltClient-side onlyMIT LicenseOpen source1.20.1 – 26.3

What it does

The mod replaces the default system cursors with textures drawn from Minecraft, and the set can be changed through resource packs. Cursor textures, animations and extra cursor shapes for other contexts all come from those packs, and the in-game settings control scale and related options. The mod was previously known as Minecraft Cursor, and the rename came before 1.21.9 introduced breaking changes to its resource pack format.

Fabric API is required on Fabric. Mod Menu is optional and adds a settings entry for the mod. Only the client needs Cursors Extended, so servers run without it. It is published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt across 18 release versions, 1.20.1 – 26.3, and snapshot builds are published. The code is open source under the MIT License.

Resource packs for version 3 of the format work up to 1.21.8, while version 4 packs are needed from 1.21.9 on, and the two are not interchangeable. A converter tool exists for moving v3 packs forward. Cursor settings reset whenever resource pack settings change, which avoids mismatched hotspots and sizes.

Key features

  1. Minecraft-themed textures

    Default system cursors are replaced with cursor art taken from the game's own look, served through resource packs.

  2. Animated cursors

    Resource packs can include cursor animations, so the pointer can move through frames instead of staying still.

  3. Extra cursor shapes

    Additional shapes are included for contexts that the default cursor set does not cover, such as specific GUI situations.

  4. Legacy Mode for GUI logic

    An option adds cursor behavior to a range of GUI elements that otherwise keep the standard pointer.

  5. Configurable options

    Cursor settings can be adjusted on the Mods screen or under Options, Controls, Mouse Settings, Cursor Settings.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
26.34.2.0+26.3Not available4.2.0+26.3Not available
26.24.1.7+26.2Not available4.1.7+26.2Not available
26.1.24.1.6+26.1Not available4.1.6+26.1Not available
26.1.14.1.6+26.1Not available4.1.6+26.1Not available
26.14.1.6+26.1Not available4.1.6+26.1Not available
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.21.114.1.5+1.21.11Not available4.1.5+1.21.114.1.5+1.21.11
1.21.104.1.5+1.21.9Not available4.1.5+1.21.94.1.5+1.21.9
1.21.94.1.5+1.21.9Not available4.1.5+1.21.94.1.5+1.21.9
1.21.83.11.3+1.21.6Not available3.11.3+1.21.63.11.3+1.21.6
1.21.73.11.3+1.21.6Not available3.11.3+1.21.63.11.3+1.21.6
1.21.63.11.3+1.21.6Not available3.11.3+1.21.63.11.3+1.21.6
1.21.53.11.2+1.21.4Not available3.11.2+1.21.43.11.2+1.21.4
1.21.43.11.2+1.21.4Not available3.11.2+1.21.43.11.2+1.21.4
1.21.33.11.2+1.21.2-patch.1Not available3.11.2+1.21.2-patch.13.11.2+1.21.2-patch.1
1.21.23.11.2+1.21.2-patch.1Not available3.11.2+1.21.2-patch.13.11.2+1.21.2-patch.1
1.21.13.11.3+1.21.1Not available3.11.3+1.21.13.11.3+1.21.1
1.213.5.1+1.21-1.21.1Not availableNot availableNot available
1.20.x1 of 1 version with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.

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

Use cases

Custom resource packs

Pack makers can build a full cursor set, share it on supported platforms, and have it featured on the project's page.

Converting older packs

Packs made for version 3 of the format can be converted with the V3 Converter so they work on 1.21.9 and later.

Who it’s for: Players who want themed pointers on their own clients, and resource pack creators who build cursor sets for them.

How it compares

Full comparison

More Cursors is client-side only, open source under the MIT License, and published for Fabric and Quilt across 1.20 – 1.21.8, so it covers fewer loaders and a shorter range. Re-Cursor is client-side only and Fabric-only for 1.20.1 – 1.21.5, under All rights reserved. Cursorify is client-side only, supports Fabric and Forge for 1.20 – 1.20.6, and is also under All rights reserved.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Cursors ExtendedFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.20.1 – 26.3Client-side only2026-09-14
More CursorsFabric and Quilt1.20 – 1.21.8Client-side only2025-08-26
Re-CursorFabric1.20.1 – 1.21.5Client-side only2025-06-02
CursorifyFabric and Forge1.20 – 1.20.6Client-side only2026-02-24

Questions

Does Cursors Extended need Fabric API?

Yes, Fabric API is required on Fabric. Mod Menu is optional and only adds a settings entry.

Do servers need Cursors Extended installed?

No. Servers do not need it; each player installs it for their own game.

Why do cursor settings reset?

Settings reset whenever resource pack settings change. This is intentional, to prevent mismatched textures, sizes and hotspots.

Will a resource pack from before 1.21.9 work?

Packs made for version 3 work up to 1.21.8, while version 4 is needed from 1.21.9 on. Version 3 packs can be converted with the V3 Converter.

In the catalog

Cursors Extended is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.

Decoration mods12,078Fabric modsMods for 26.38,071

More from fishstiz

All projects
Packed Packs1.21.1 – 26.3Soft Loader1.21 – 26.1.2

Similar mods

[ETF] Entity Texture Features1.16.5 – 26.3Not Enough Animations1.16.5 – 26.3Continuity1.17.1 – 26.3LambDynamicLights - Dynamic Lights1.16.2 – 26.3Presence Footsteps1.7.10 – 26.3AmbientSounds1.12.2 – 26.3

What the author says

Replaces the boring old default system cursors with Minecraft-themed cursors. Previously known as Minecraft Cursor before 1.21.9 introduced many breaking changes for the mod.
fishstiz, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
fishstiz
Published
2025-01-09
Updated on Modrinth
2026-09-14
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

DecorationUtility
Open on ModrinthCompare