Simple Timer/Stopwatch
Simple Timer/Stopwatch puts a minimalist, vanilla-style timer above the XP bar, so players can track time without leaving the game.
What it does
The mod shows a high-visibility green timer just above the health and hunger bars. It looks like a natural part of the Minecraft interface. A player controls it entirely through chat commands, and it works both as a countdown timer and as a count-up stopwatch. Configuration files and complex menus are not used.
Only the client needs the mod, so a player can use it on favorite multiplayer servers without the server side installing anything. Simple Timer/Stopwatch is licensed under the MIT License and is not open source. Files are published for Fabric and need Fabric API, for Minecraft 1.21.10 and 1.21.11.
Key features
Minimalist HUD timer
A small timer sits right above the XP bar and stays out of the way of the main game view.
Countdown and stopwatch modes
The same timer can count down from a set time or count up like a stopwatch, depending on the command used.
Chat command control
Starting, stopping and resetting the timer are all done with chat commands, with no separate menu to open.
No external apps
Tracking time inside the game replaces a separate clock or timing program on a second screen.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Farm timing
A player can time crop growth cycles or farm runs while keeping the timer visible during play.
Speedrun splits
Timing splits or segments in the game world is possible without switching to an outside stopwatch.
Real-life reminders
A countdown can serve as a reminder for a task outside the game while the player stays in the world.
Who it’s for: Players who want a timer or stopwatch visible while they play, on single-player worlds or on multiplayer servers they join without server changes.
How it compares
ChallengeTimer is a Fabric mod for 1.21.5 – 1.21.11, server-side only, under a custom license and not open source, so players only benefit if the server runs it. Stopwatch mod is also server-side only for 1.21.5 – 1.21.11, under All rights reserved. Basically Stopwatch is client-side only, open source under CC0 1.0 Universal, and available for Fabric and Quilt 1.19 – 1.21.11, a wider range than Simple Timer/Stopwatch.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Timer/Stopwatch | Fabric | 1.21.10 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-01-12 |
| ChallengeTimer | Fabric | 1.21.5 – 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-09-20 |
| Stopwatch mod | Fabric | 1.21.5 – 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-02-01 |
| Basically Stopwatch | Fabric and Quilt | 1.19 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2025-08-06 |
Questions
Does Simple Timer/Stopwatch need Fabric API?
Do servers need to install Simple Timer/Stopwatch?
Which Minecraft versions are supported?
In the catalog
Simple Timer/Stopwatch is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
⏱️ Simple Timer & Stopwatch A minimalist, vanilla-style HUD timer and stopwatch for Fabric. Simple Timer & Stopwatch is a lightweight, client-side modification designed for players who need to track time without leaving the game or relying on clunky external apps. Whether you are timing a farm's efficiency, tracking…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/simple-timer-stopwatch
- Owner
- _Daaaaaaaaaavid_
- Published
- 2026-01-10
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-01-12
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15