pearlchunkloader
by _375_
PearlChunkLoader turns the Ender Pearl into a temporary chunk loader, so farms and redstone keep running while the player is far away.
What it does
A thrown Ender Pearl creates a chunk loader at its landing point, and the chunk stays force-loaded for the whole duration. Chunks loaded this way reach the full Level 32 entity ticking range, so redstone circuits keep working, furnaces keep smelting, crops keep growing through random ticks and mob farms keep running. The loading effect crosses dimensions: a pearl thrown in the Nether loads the matching Overworld chunk.
Loaded chunks are marked with a particle effect and a subtle configurable border, so a player can see exactly which area is active. For a longer hold, a Pearl Stasis Chamber built on water bubble columns keeps a pearl moving indefinitely, which gives a more lasting loader. Players who want to keep an entire base loaded can combine several pearls, since each chunk needs one. The mod is for Fabric on 1.20.1 – 1.20.2, is published as a client and server mod, and is released under All rights reserved, so it is not open source.
Key features
Ender Pearl chunk loading
A thrown pearl force-loads the landing chunk for a set time, with no portal or extra block required.
Full entity ticking
Loaded chunks run at the full Level 32 entity ticking range, so machines and mob farms keep functioning.
Cross-dimension loading
A pearl thrown in the Nether loads the corresponding Overworld chunk, so the effect works across Overworld, Nether and End.
Visual feedback
Loaded chunks are highlighted with a particle effect and a subtle border that can be configured.
Pearl Stasis Chamber
A water bubble column build keeps a pearl in motion indefinitely, for a longer-lasting chunk loader.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
No Chunk Loading Ender Pearls is a Fabric mod for 1.21.2 – 1.21.4 that also deals with Ender Pearls, released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 and not open source, while PearlChunkLoader is for 1.20.1 – 1.20.2. More Chunk Border Grids is client-side only for 1.20.4, covers chunk borders rather than loading them, and is under All rights reserved. FXNT Chunks is a client and server Fabric mod for 1.20.1 under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, and it is open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pearlchunkloader | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.20.2 | Client and server | 2025-08-21 |
| No Chunk Loading Ender Pearls | Fabric | 1.21.2 – 1.21.4 | Client and server | 2025-01-09 |
| More Chunk Border Grids | Fabric | 1.20.4 | Client-side only | 2024-01-16 |
| FXNT Chunks | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-06-30 |
Questions
Does PearlChunkLoader need Fabric API?
Does the server need PearlChunkLoader?
Do chunks stay loaded after the pearl lands?
Does PearlChunkLoader work on newer versions?
In the catalog
pearlchunkloader is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,575 Optimization mods for Fabric. 12,076 mods support Minecraft 1.20.2.
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What the author says
A elegant and intuitive Minecraft mod that repurposes the humble Ender Pearl into a powerful tool for chunk loading. Say goodbye to complex portal-based loaders and embrace a simple, vanilla-friendly solution for keeping your farms and machines running, even when you're far away. Using the mod is incredibly simple…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/pearlchunkloader
- Owner
- _375_
- Published
- 2025-08-20
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-08-21
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15