TNTs Timer
by pon4eK1324
TNTs Timer shows a countdown above each lit TNT block, so players can read its remaining fuse time before the explosion.
What it does
The mod runs on the client alone and needs Fabric API as its required dependency. Once TNT is ignited, a timer appears directly above it and updates in real time, showing the seconds left on the fuse. The text changes colour as the fuse runs down, from white through green to bright red, so the last moments are clear at a glance.
Because only the client needs it, players can add the timer to vanilla servers and multiplayer networks without any server installation. Builds exist for Fabric and Forge, with Fabric files covering 1.19.2 – 1.21.11 and Forge files for 1.19.2. The code is open source under the MIT License, and its source is publicly available.
Key features
Real-time fuse countdown
A countdown above each active TNT displays the remaining fuse time in seconds.
Colour-shifting timer text
The timer text moves from white to green to bright red as the fuse nears its end.
Rendering range
Timers are drawn for TNT up to 64 blocks away, with smooth interpolation between game ticks.
Light rendering cost
Entity rendering is written to keep the frame rate steady, including during large explosions.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.19.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Timing chain reactions
Players building TNT setups can read each charge's fuse time and time the next ignition to the tick.
Explosion planning
Server builders and map makers can check how long a fuse has left before a blast sets off nearby blocks.
Who it’s for: Players who build with TNT in single-player or on multiplayer servers, and anyone who wants precise fuse timing without installing anything on the server.
How it compares
TNT Countdown is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, runs on the client alone and supports Fabric, Forge and Ornithe across 1.8.9 – 26.3. TntTimer is a Fabric-only client mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 under All rights reserved, so its source is not open. TnT-Timer-1.16.5-forge is a Forge build for 1.16.5 only, under the Apache License 2.0.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNTs Timer | Fabric and Forge | 1.19.2 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-09-15 |
| TNT Countdown (TNT Timer) | Fabric, Forge and Ornithe | 1.8.9 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-11 |
| TntTimer | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-10-11 |
| TnT-Timer-1.16.5-forge | Forge | 1.16.5 | Client-side only | 2026-02-22 |
Questions
Does TNT Timer need Fabric API?
Does the server need the mod installed?
Which game versions have files?
In the catalog
TNTs Timer 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
A lightweight client-side mod that adds a smooth countdown timer above primed TNT entities. Never miscalculate an explosion again!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/tnts-timer
- Owner
- pon4eK1324
- Published
- 2026-07-25
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-15
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15