OnlyZoom
by supcherski
OnlyZoom gives players a single zoom key, V by default, with a scroll-adjustable magnification of up to 50X on the client.
What it does
OnlyZoom does one job: zooming. Holding the zoom key narrows the field of view, and scrolling the mouse wheel sets how far the view magnifies, with the strongest level reaching 50X. The key itself can be changed in the controls menu. While zoomed, mouse sensitivity is lowered automatically so aiming stays steady at high magnification.
The mod runs on the client alone, so only the player who installs it gains zoom and servers need nothing. It depends on Fabric API when used on Fabric and Quilt, and needs no other library. The package is small, about 6KB, and the code is released under the MIT License without being open source. Builds exist for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt across 59 release versions, 1.8.9 – 26.3, with snapshot builds published alongside them.
Key features
Zoom on a key
Holding the zoom key, V by default, zooms the view, and the key can be rebound in the controls menu.
Scroll-adjusted magnification
The mouse wheel changes the zoom level while the key is held, up to 50X magnification.
Automatic sensitivity scaling
Mouse sensitivity drops in step with the zoom level, so fine aiming stays controllable when zoomed in.
Nothing beyond zoom
The mod changes only the zoom behavior and adds no other screens, items or settings.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.15.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.14.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.12.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.11.x1 of 1 version with builds
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
11 older game versions (1.8.9 – 1.11.1) not shown. All files on Modrinth
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Spotting distant targets
Players zoom in to inspect far-off structures, animals or builds without walking closer.
Screenshots and recording
Magnified views help frame distant landscapes or details for screenshots and videos.
Who it’s for: Players who want zoom on a single key, with no extra menus or content, on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge or Quilt.
How it compares
Simple Zoom is client-side only, open source under the MIT License, and runs on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.19.2 – 26.3. ZoomUP is client-side only, not open source, under the MIT License, and built for Fabric alone across 1.21 – 26.2. Zoomly is client-side only, not open source, under the MIT License, and runs on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 1.21.10 – 26.2.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OnlyZoom | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.8.9 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-10 |
| Simple Zoom | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-20 |
| ZoomUP | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-24 |
| Zoomly | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.21.10 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-03 |
Questions
Does OnlyZoom need Fabric API?
Does OnlyZoom have to be installed on the server?
Which game versions does OnlyZoom cover?
In the catalog
OnlyZoom is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Looking for a simple, functional and lightweight zoom mod with zero dependencies? OnlyZoom is your answer!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/onlyzoom
- Owner
- supcherski
- Published
- 2026-07-25
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15