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ParaMax

by AliensToEarth

ParaMax is a Fabric client-side optimization mod that targets stutters, lag spikes and uneven frame pacing rather than raw FPS.

FabricClient-side onlyApache License 2.0Open source1.21.1 – 26.3

What it does

ParaMax focuses on how smooth gameplay feels: it smooths frame pacing so stutters and lag spikes are reduced, while the F3 FPS counter matters less. Presets provide a balanced option and a good preset that accepts small tradeoffs, but presets are not fixed modes, since every toggle and slider can be set by hand. Fabric API is required, and the mod is open source under the Apache License 2.0, published for 1.21.1 – 26.3 with 16 release versions.

Key features

  1. Frame pacing smoothing

    Smooths uneven frame timing to reduce the stutters and lag spikes that make gameplay feel rough.

  2. Balanced and good presets

    A balanced preset and a good preset with small tradeoffs give a starting point without locking any setting.

  3. Individual tweaks

    Each toggle and slider can be changed on its own, so a player can apply one tweak and leave the rest unchanged.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
26.3v1.3.1+26.3
26.2v1.3.1+26.2
26.1.2v1.3.1+26.1.2
26.1.1v1.3.1+26.1.1
26.1v1.3.1+26.1
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
1.21.11v1.3.1+1.21.11
1.21.10v1.3.1+1.21.10
1.21.9v1.3.1+1.21.9
1.21.8v1.3.1+1.21.8
1.21.7v1.3.1+1.21.7
1.21.6v1.3.1+1.21.6
1.21.5v1.3.1+1.21.5
1.21.4v1.3.1+1.21.4
1.21.3v1.3.1+1.21.3
1.21.2v1.3.1+1.21.2
1.21.1v1.3.1+1.21.1
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

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

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

How it compares

Full comparison

FrameGuard is a Fabric client-side mod for 26.2 under the MIT License and is not open source. QuietFrame is a Fabric client-side mod for 26.1.2 under the MIT License and is open source. Sodium Relief is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21 – 26.2 under the MIT License and is open source.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
ParaMaxFabric1.21.1 – 26.3Client-side only2026-10-13
FrameGuardFabric26.2Client-side only2026-08-19
QuietFrameFabric26.1.2Client-side only2026-05-22
Sodium ReliefFabric1.21 – 26.2Client-side only2026-07-01

Questions

Does ParaMax need Fabric API?

Yes. Fabric API is a required dependency and must be installed alongside ParaMax on Fabric.

Is ParaMax installed on the server?

No. ParaMax is client-side only, so only the client needs it and servers can run without it.

In the catalog

ParaMax is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,575 Optimization mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.

Optimization mods3,545Fabric modsMods for 26.38,071

Similar mods

Sodium1.16.3 – 26.3Iris Shaders1.16.5 – 26.3Entity Cullingb1.7.3 – 26.3FerriteCore1.16.5 – 26.3ImmediatelyFast1.18.2 – 26.3Sodium Extra1.16.2 – 26.3

What the author says

ParaMax is a client-side performance mod that cares a bit less about the FPS value in your F3 and more about the smoothness & actual feeling of the game. Mod goes after the stutters, lag spikes, and uneven pacing that make a gameplay feel rough. Presets aren't modes - they are just set of the same toggles and sliders…
AliensToEarth, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
AliensToEarth
Published
2026-07-17
Updated on Modrinth
2026-10-13
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

OptimizationUtility
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