PartiCull
by norevy
PartiCull thins out particles only when the game drops below the chosen frame rate target, so heavy scenes like rain and potion fights stay smooth.
What it does
PartiCull is a client-side optimization mod for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge. It continuously monitors the game's performance and, when the frame rate dips, removes particles to keep the game running smoothly. Once performance recovers, the removed particles are brought back immediately. Because the mod is set to a target frame rate, it can be left alone after installation and will adjust itself during demanding situations.
The target can be changed in the in-game configuration, reached through the Mods menu under the Esc key, where three options are shown. The mod is client-side only, so single-player worlds and multiplayer servers can both use it without the server needing anything. Files are published for 1.20 – 1.21.1 across nine release versions, and the custom license applies, so the mod is not open source.
Key features
Dynamic particle control
Particles are removed while the frame rate is low and restored as soon as the game runs stable again.
Target frame rate setting
A preferred FPS target can be set in the in-game configuration, and the default option syncs with the monitor's refresh rate.
Real-time frame rate display
The mod shows the current frame rate while it works, so the effect of the particle control can be observed directly.
Client-only install
Only the player's client needs PartiCull, so it can be added to single-player worlds and joined multiplayer servers without server-side installation.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
FPS-Sync (FPS Limiter) is a Fabric-only, client-side mod for 1.20.1 – 26.3 under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, and it is open source. I DONT WANT PARTICLES!!! is also client-side and open source under the MIT License, but it covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.8.9 – 26.1.2 and aims to remove particles entirely rather than adjust them to the frame rate. Particoid (Unofficial) is client-side under the MIT License for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, 1.20.1 – 1.21.11, and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PartiCull | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-04-13 |
| FPS-Sync (FPS Limiter) | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-28 |
| I DONT WANT PARTICLES!!! | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.8.9 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-05-04 |
| Particoid (Unofficial) | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-09-30 |
Questions
Does PartiCull need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does PartiCull support?
Does PartiCull work on every game version from 1.20 onward?
In the catalog
PartiCull is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,575 Optimization mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
The mod constantly watches your game's performance. When it detects a dip in your framerate, it intelligently removes particles to keep things smooth, then instantly brings them back when performance is stable. PartiCull is a set-it-and-forget-it solution, especially in chaotic situations like rain, potion fights, or…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/particull
- Owner
- norevy
- Published
- 2025-09-18
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-13
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15