NiftyBlocks
by Shmeggels
NiftyBlocks adds a large city-building kit of blocks, vehicles, lighting, signs and an industry chain for Forge and NeoForge, and it is server-side only.
What it does
Among its blocks are full-spectrum dyed planks, bricks and concrete, plus exclusive types such as checkered tiles, vinyl siding, stucco and limestone, marble and slate stone sets, all with slabs, stairs and walls. A lighting group of more than 100 blocks covers classic wooden lamps, colored glow lamps, fluorescent fixtures and street lights. Decorative pieces include lawn flamingos and a 72-type road sign set, alongside street and digital signs.
Beyond decoration, the mod supplies a city kit with more than 400 traffic and street signs, over 200 asphalt blocks with road markings, traffic lights, cones and safety poles, and a Road Tool that lays whole roads. Over 100 vehicles, from cars and trucks to taxis, police cars and golf carts, can be driven and carry passengers. An industrial chain turns ore into metals and plates, runs power from coal, solar and wind sources, and moves goods by conveyor, while an in-game Nifty Book documents the system. Food and world generation are listed among its categories. NiftyBlocks requires no dependencies beyond its loader and is published for Forge and NeoForge.
Key features
Full-spectrum building blocks
Dyed planks, bricks and concrete come with exclusive block types, including checkered tiles, stucco and marble and slate stone sets.
Over 100 lighting blocks
Lamps range from classic wooden lamps and colored glow lamps to fluorescent fixtures and street lights.
City and road kit
More than 400 traffic and street signs, 200+ asphalt blocks with road markings, and a Road Tool that builds whole roads.
Over 100 drivable vehicles
Cars, trucks, taxis, police cars, ambulances and golf carts can be driven, with a key used to take a seat and carry a passenger.
Industrial production chain
Smelting, ore crushing, plate pressing and biofuel refining, fed by coal generators, solar panels and wind turbines.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
TrafficCraft is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, supports Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.18.2 – 1.21.1, and runs as client and server. The Sign Pack is not open source, is licensed as All rights reserved, and covers 1.12.2 – 1.21.1 with client and server installs. More Road is NeoForge-only, not open source, and covers 1.21.1 – 26.2.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NiftyBlocks | Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.4 – 1.21.1 | Server-side only | 2026-08-06 |
| TrafficCraft | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.18.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-09-04 |
| The Sign Pack | Forge and NeoForge | 1.12.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-11 |
| More Road | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-08-22 |
Questions
Does NiftyBlocks need to be installed on the client?
Which loaders does NiftyBlocks support?
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In the catalog
NiftyBlocks is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,149 Decoration mods for Forge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
NiftyBlocks is a versatile, survival-friendly mod that grows with your world — start out decorating, end up running a powered industrial city. From whimsical lawn flamingos to the unique Nifty Block, there are plenty of ways to make the place yours. Build with a full spectrum of dyed planks, bricks, and concrete…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/niftyblocks
- Owner
- Shmeggels
- Published
- 2023-07-08
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15