Player Scanner
by Noah6116
Player Scanner is a consumable Forge item for 1.20.1 that reveals the positions of nearby players when charged and used.
What it does
Hold right-click to charge the scanner, then use it once to send out a pulse. The pulse reveals the locations of players within its range, and a visual effect expands outward to show how far the scan reaches. Detected players are highlighted with a clear marker that stays visible for a short time, so a hunter who loses sight of a target can still follow it. Because the item is consumed on use, each scan is a deliberate choice rather than a repeated action.
The item is aimed at multiplayer servers, particularly PvP manhunt games and survival games where players try to avoid being found. A configurable cooldown limits how often scans can be used, which keeps the gameplay balanced. The crafting recipe uses simple vanilla-friendly ingredients, so no complex machines are needed. The mod is lightweight and avoids complex dependencies, which helps it stay compatible with other mods.
Player Scanner is a Forge mod with files for 1.20.1 only. Installation covers the server and each player's game. The mod is released under the MIT License and is not open source. The latest file is 1.20.1-0.1.1, published on 2025-11-21, and the first release dated 2025-11-14.
Key features
Area scan
A simple utility item that sends a pulse and reveals players in the area around the user.
Charge and consume
The scanner is charged by holding right-click, then consumed when the scan is sent out.
Highlighted targets
Detected players are marked with a clear, visible highlight for a short duration.
Configurable cooldown
A cooldown set in the configuration prevents repeated scans and keeps the game fair.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
PvP manhunt
On a server running manhunt rounds, the scanner gives hunters a single strategic reveal of where the runners are.
Survival games
In survival games with several players, one scan can help locate a nearby player who is trying to stay hidden.
Who it’s for: Server owners running PvP manhunt or survival games on Forge 1.20.1, and players on those servers who want a one-time scanning tool.
Questions
Does Player Scanner need to be installed on the server?
Which Forge version does Player Scanner support?
Can the scan be used repeatedly?
In the catalog
Player Scanner is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 14,575 Utility mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Player Scanner is a lightweight, vanilla-friendly utility mod designed for multiplayer servers, especially for PvP, manhunt, or survival games. It adds a item: the Player Scanner. Whether you're hunting down your friends or trying to avoid being found, the Player Scanner adds a new layer of strategy and excitement to…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/playerscanner
- Owner
- Noah6116
- Published
- 2025-11-14
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-11-21
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15