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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

BetterNear

Shows nearby players within a range of 50 to 150 blocks.

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Which BetterNear release should I use?

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Latest stable file betternear-1.16.5-forge edition.jar
Game version 1.16.5
Loader Forge

betternear-1.16.5-forge edition.jar targets 1.16.5 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is BetterNear required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

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What else does betternear-1.16.5-forge edition.jar need?

betternear-1.16.5-forge edition.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add BetterNear without breaking your instance.

Built for betternear-1.16.5-forge edition.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use betternear-1.16.5-forge edition.jar. It targets 1.16.5 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside betternear-1.16.5-forge edition.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does BetterNear add?

Better Near

You must have fabric API installed

Better Near is a handy quality-of-life mod designed to help players locate each other within a range of 50 to 150 blocks. Perfect for SMPs, mini-games, or playing with friends!

Features:

  • Player Detection: Easily scan and detect nearby players within a radius of 50 to 150 blocks.

  • Quick UI Scaling: Toggle between different interface/radar scale modes instantly without leaving the game.

  • Lightweight & Fast: Minimal impact on performance.

Controls:

  • Press K — Cycle through scale multipliers: 0.25x, 0.50x, 0.75x, 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.50x, 1.75x, 2.0x. (Key can be rebound in standard Minecraft keybindings)

  • Warning: You can't change the size of UI on minecraft 1.21.11!

Project description from CurseForge.

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BetterNear versions and loaders

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