CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Immersive Hotbar
Adds animations to the hotbar to make it more immersive
Quick answer
Which Immersive Hotbar release should I use?
Immersive Hotbar immersivehotbar-1.2.2-neoforge-1.21.9-1.21.11.jar targets 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Immersive Hotbar required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Immersive Hotbar immersivehotbar-1.2.2-neoforge-1.21.9-1.21.11.jar need?
immersivehotbar-1.2.2-neoforge-1.21.9-1.21.11.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install YetAnotherConfigLib, YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Immersive Hotbar without breaking your instance.
Built for Immersive Hotbar immersivehotbar-1.2.2-neoforge-1.21.9-1.21.11.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use immersivehotbar-1.2.2-neoforge-1.21.9-1.21.11.jar. It targets 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install YetAnotherConfigLib, YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside immersivehotbar-1.2.2-neoforge-1.21.9-1.21.11.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Immersive Hotbar add?
Immersive Hotbar
This mod makes the static hotbar a lot more immersive by adding animations for placing blocks, picking up blocks, and using Tools and Weapons!
✨ Features
🔄 Animated hotbar slots when picking up, using, or swapping items
💬 Animated tooltip appears when switching items or hovering.
🎨 Bouncy/shrink animation styles configurable per user preference
✨ Animated XP Bar and Level up effects!
⚙️ Customizable via in-game config.
🧩 Compatibility
Held Item Info, Bedrockify and Item Borders are now supported as of 1.1.0!!
⚒️Multiloader Progress
Currently supported:
- NeoForge 1.21.1, 1.21.9-1.21.11
- Forge 1.20.1 (Currently only missing feature is Animated Tooltip)
Showcase
Smooth Pickup || Bouncy Pickup || Bouncy Placing || Smooth Placing

Animated XP Bar and Levelup Effects

Smooth Hotbar Scrolling

Bouncy Hotbar Scrolling

Animated Tooltip

Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Immersive Hotbar by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.4-snapshot-5
1 loader build26.4-snapshot-4
1 loader build26.4-snapshot-3
1 loader build26.4-snapshot-2
1 loader build26.3
1 loader build26.2
1 loader build26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build26.1-rc-3
1 loader build26.1-rc-2
1 loader build26.1-rc-1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 29 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Immersive Hotbar versions and loaders
1.2.3.beta.1+26.4-SNAPSHOT-5
immersive-hotbar-1.2.3.beta.1+26.4-SNAPSHOT-5.jar
20 Oct 2026
1.2.2-26.4-SNAPSHOT-3-4
immersive-hotbar-1.2.2-26.4-SNAPSHOT-3.jar
6 Oct 2026
immersivehotbar-1.2.2-neoforge-1.21.9-1.21.11.jar
6 Oct 2026
1.2.2-26.4-SNAPSHOT-2
immersive-hotbar-1.2.2-26.4-SNAPSHOT.jar
29 Sept 2026
immersive-hotbar-1.2.2-26.3.jar
15 Sept 2026
immersivehotbar-1.2.2-forge-1.20.1-all.jar
9 Sept 2026
immersivehotbar-1.2.2-neoforge-1.21-1.21.1.jar
9 Sept 2026
immersive-hotbar-1.2.2-26.2.jar
9 Sept 2026
immersive-hotbar-1.2.2-26.1.jar
9 Sept 2026
immersive-hotbar 1.2.2-1.21.6-1.21.7
immersive-hotbar-1.2.2-1.21.6-1.21.7.jar
9 Sept 2026
immersive-hotbar 1.2.2-1.20-1.20.4
immersive-hotbar-1.2.2-1.20-1.20.4.jar
9 Sept 2026
immersive-hotbar 1.2.2-1.21.9-1.21.11
immersive-hotbar-1.2.2-1.21.9-1.21.11.jar
9 Sept 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.