Translucent Glass
Translucent Glass removes the opaque texture from glass, glass panes and beacons, so light and the scene behind them show through.
What it does
The mod ships a built-in resource pack that lowers the opacity of glass textures. The pack only takes effect once it is enabled, either as the built-in pack or as a compatible external one. Since version 0.1.2 the built-in pack is enabled by default.
Fabric API is required, specifically its rendering API. Translucency sorting depends on the rendering stack in use, so results can vary between setups. Continuity is optional; the built-in pack includes connected textures, so it works with that mod. Textures for the Mo Glass mod are included too.
The mod is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and its source code and issue tracker are public. It runs on Fabric for game versions 1.20 – 26.2, across 23 release versions, and the latest file, 0.3.0, targets 26.2.
Key features
Translucent glass textures
Glass, glass panes and beacons are drawn with reduced opacity, so the background stays visible through them.
Built-in resource pack
Textures are delivered as a resource pack bundled with the mod, which can be switched off or replaced by a compatible external pack.
Connected textures
The bundled pack includes CTM textures, so glass blocks join visually when placed next to each other.
Mo Glass textures
Matching translucent textures for the Mo Glass mod are included in the bundled pack.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions 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
Optional 2
Use cases
Glass structures
Builders who want walls, greenhouses or windows that let light through without a solid look can use the translucent textures on vanilla glass.
Who it’s for: Players who build with glass and want the material to look clearer, and players using a resource pack stack that already includes connected-texture or rendering mods.
How it compares
Better Glass Panes is a Fabric mod for 1.21.1 with client and server support, released under the MIT License. Dynamic Glass is client-side only, covers 1.21.11 – 26.2, and is not open source; its license is All rights reserved. Glass Carpet is client and server, covers 1.20 – 26.3, and uses a custom license.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Translucent Glass | Fabric | 1.20 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-25 |
| Better Glass Panes | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-03-30 |
| Dynamic Glass | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-09-12 |
| Glass Carpet | Fabric | 1.20 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-09-20 |
Questions
Does Translucent Glass need Fabric API?
Why does the glass still look opaque after installing the mod?
Is Translucent Glass needed on the server?
In the catalog
Translucent Glass is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/translucent-glass
- Owner
- JustinTimeCuber
- Published
- 2023-06-17
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-25
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15