PauseGameFabric
by gabeh
PauseGameFabric lets a multiplayer world pause dynamically, so the game does not keep ticking while no player is present.
What it does
The mod runs on the server alone, so players join without installing anything. It pauses a multiplayer world dynamically and builds on the tick manager that Minecraft provides. Files cover 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1 and 1.21.4, with 3.2.0 for 1.21.4 as the latest release, and the source code is public under the MIT License.
Key features
Dynamic world pausing
Multiplayer worlds pause automatically when conditions allow, rather than running every tick on an idle server.
Built on the tick manager
The pause uses the tick manager included in Minecraft, so it relies on the game's own timing system.
Server-side operation
Only the server needs the mod, and it is recommended for servers that already use a plugin or mod for tick control.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
QuietPause is a server-side Fabric mod under the Apache License 2.0, covering 1.20 – 1.21.11, so it reaches further across versions. Auto pause is also server-side, licensed under Apache License 2.0 and published for 1.20 – 1.21.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PauseGameFabric | Fabric | 1.20.6 – 1.21.4 | Server-side only | 2025-01-30 |
| QuietPause | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-08-16 |
| Auto pause | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.21.1 | Server-side only | 2025-06-27 |
In the catalog
PauseGameFabric is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,575 Optimization mods for Fabric. 17,979 mods support Minecraft 1.21.4.
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What the author says
This plugin takes advantage of the tick manager built into Minecraft. It is recommended not to use this plugin if you're already using this system yourself.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/pausegamefabric
- Owner
- gabeh
- Published
- 2024-06-12
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-01-30
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15