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Optimized Day Counter

by Itamio

Optimized Day Counter puts the current in-game day on the HUD, with an optional 12-hour clock and time display for players who track a world's progress at a glance.

FabricForgeNeoForgeClient-side onlyMIT LicenseOpen source1.8.9 – 26.1.2

What it does

The HUD element shows the current world day, counted from the world time, and can add the hour and minute. A 12-hour clock with AM/PM is an option, so a reading can look like Day 3 2:30 PM. The display sits in a small, unobtrusive spot and updates automatically as the world progresses.

The mod runs on the client only, so a server does not need it and players can join without installing anything. Installation uses Fabric, Forge or NeoForge, and it works alongside other client-side mods such as Sodium, Iris and OptiFine. Its configuration file can be edited while the game is running, and changes take effect after a short delay, as the config is checked every 500ms. Files cover 33 release versions, 1.8.9 – 26.1.2, under the MIT License, and the code is open source.

Key features

  1. Day number display

    The counter reads the world time and displays the day as a number that advances as days pass.

  2. Optional 12-hour clock

    Adds the time of day with AM/PM next to the day, such as Day 3 2:30 PM.

  3. Six anchor positions

    The HUD can be placed in six spots, from the top corners and bottom corners to top center and bottom center.

  4. Pixel-perfect offsets

    Horizontal and vertical offsets fine-tune the HUD position from the chosen anchor.

  5. Three display modes

    Players pick days only, days with the hour, or days with the hour and minute.

  6. Hot-reload config

    Edits to the config file apply while the game runs, after a short check delay.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x3 of 3 versions with builds
26.1.21.0.0+fabric-26.1.21.0.01.0.0
26.1.1Not availableNot available1.0.0
26.1Not availableNot available1.0.0
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.21.111.0.0+fabric-1.21.111.0.01.0.0
1.21.101.0.01.0.01.0.0
1.21.91.0.01.0.01.0.0
1.21.81.0.0Not available1.0.0
1.21.71.0.0Not available1.0.0
1.21.61.0.0Not available1.0.0
1.21.51.0.01.0.01.0.0
1.21.41.0.01.0.01.0.0
1.21.31.0.01.0.01.0.0
1.21.21.0.0Not available1.0.0
1.21.11.0.0+fabric-1.21.11.0.01.0.0+neoforge-1.21.1
1.211.0.0Not available1.0.0
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.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.12.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.8.x1 of 1 version with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Use cases

Tracking progress in survival

A player keeps the current day visible while planning builds, farms or timed events, without opening a menu.

Multiplayer play

Each player sets the display on their own client, since the mod needs no server installation.

Who it’s for: Players who want the current world day on screen, and players who mix the mod with other client-side HUD mods.

How it compares

Full comparison

QOGL covers a wider set of quality-of-life changes, is client-side only and is released under the MIT License, with files for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1. Space's day counter is server required with an optional client, is licensed as All rights reserved and is published for Quilt as well. Days Played Counter runs on both client and server, under All rights reserved, for 1.20.1 – 26.1.2.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Optimized Day CounterFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.8.9 – 26.1.2Client-side only2026-07-08
QOGL (Quality-Of-Game-Life)Fabric, Forge and NeoForge1.20.1 – 1.21.1Client-side only2026-01-26
Space's day counterFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.13 – 26.1.1Server required, client optional2025-11-15
Days Played CounterFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.20.1 – 26.1.2Client and server2026-08-08

Questions

Does Optimized Day Counter need to be installed on the server?

No. The mod is client-side only, so players can join a server without installing it.

Which loaders are supported?

Fabric, Forge and NeoForge. The latest Fabric file is for 26.1.2, the latest Forge file for 1.20.1 and the latest NeoForge file for 1.21.1.

Can the display be moved or changed while playing?

Yes. Anchor position, offsets and display mode are set in the config file, and edits take effect while the game runs.

In the catalog

Optimized Day Counter is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.

Utility mods36,990Fabric modsMods for 26.1.215,189

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What the author says

Optimized Day Counter is a lightweight, client-side HUD mod that shows the current in-game day and optional 12‑hour clock, letting you track your world's progress at a glance. The mod adds a small, unobtrusive HUD element that displays the current world day and, optionally, the time of day in a 12‑hour format. It…
Itamio, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
Itamio
Published
2026-03-31
Updated on Modrinth
2026-07-08
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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