Random Placement Lite
by FoxatMe
Random Placement Lite adds a mode that places blocks from the hotbar at random, switches the hotbar slot after each placement, and avoids repetitive patterns.
What it does
A player toggles the random placement mode with the R key. While it is active, each block placed from the hotbar is chosen at random, and the selected slot changes automatically after a placement. An overlay icon near the crosshair shows the current state, so players can see whether the mode is running.
The mod keeps only the core functionality of the full version and includes a single built-in Smart mode configuration. Its settings are read from a config file, and the setup needs to be configured before the mode behaves as intended. Random Placement Lite is client-side only, so a server does not need it and players can use it on any server. It is released under the MIT License, is open source, and is published for Fabric with builds for 26.1 – 26.2, including snapshot releases.
Key features
Random block placement
Blocks from the hotbar are placed in a random order, which breaks up repetitive block patterns.
Automatic slot switching
After each placement the hotbar selection moves to another slot, using a smart switching routine.
Crosshair overlay icon
A small icon near the crosshair indicates whether random placement is enabled.
Toggle with the R key
Pressing R turns the random placement mode on or off without opening any menu.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
Use cases
Building patterned walls and floors
Randomly chosen blocks let a builder fill a surface with mixed textures without placing each one by hand.
Who it’s for: Players who want a light, client-side tool for varied block placement in single-player or on servers that do not require extra mods.
How it compares
Simple Block Randomizer is also client-side only and under the MIT License, but it is not open source and is published for 26.2. Smart Block Placement is client-side only, open source under the MIT License, and covers 1.20.6 – 26.3. Bedrock Bridging is client-side only, open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, and covers 26.1 – 26.3.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Random Placement Lite | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-05-26 |
| Simple Block Randomizer | Fabric | 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-08 |
| Smart Block Placement | Fabric | 1.20.6 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-15 |
| Bedrock Bridging | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-22 |
Questions
Does Random Placement Lite need Fabric API?
Does a server need Random Placement Lite?
How is Random Placement Lite different from the full version?
Which game versions does the mod support?
In the catalog
Random Placement Lite is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,201 Technology mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
A lightweight client-side Fabric mod that automatically switches your hotbar slot after placing blocks. The Lite version keeps only the core functionality with a single built-in Smart mode and no configuration system.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/random-placement-lite
- Owner
- FoxatMe
- Published
- 2026-05-14
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-26
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15