CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Better Item Despawn
Adds a despawn timer and color indicator, with fully configurable item despawn times.
Quick answer
Which Better Item Despawn release should I use?
Better Item Despawn - Neoforge-26.1.2-1.1.0 targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge. 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 Better Item Despawn 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 Better Item Despawn - Neoforge-26.1.2-1.1.0 need?
Better Item Despawn - Neoforge-26.1.2-1.1.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
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 Better Item Despawn without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Item Despawn - Neoforge-26.1.2-1.1.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Better Item Despawn - Neoforge-26.1.2-1.1.0. It targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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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.
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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 Better Item Despawn - Neoforge-26.1.2-1.1.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Item Despawn add?

Better Item Despawn adds a visual countdown to item despawns, displaying the remaining time in Jade and using color-coded indicators to show when an item is getting close to disappearing.

Better Item Despawn adds a clear and intuitive way to keep track of dropped items before they disappear.
The mod integrates directly with Jade to display a countdown above dropped items, showing exactly how much time remains until they despawn. This makes it much easier to keep track of valuable items and quickly identify which ones need to be picked up before it is too late.

To make the system even more visual, dropped items are surrounded by a color indicator based on their remaining lifetime. The indicator gradually changes from green to yellow, orange, and finally red as the despawn time gets closer, allowing you to recognize the urgency at a glance without having to constantly check the timer.

Better Item Despawn also gives you control over how long dropped items remain in the world. The default despawn time can be customized through the mod's configuration, allowing you to adjust the system to better fit your preferred gameplay experience.
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Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Better Item Despawn by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
2 loader builds1.20.1
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better Item Despawn versions and loaders
Better Item Despawn - Neoforge-26.1.2-1.1.0
Better Item Despawn - Neoforge-26.1.2-1.1.0.jar
4 Sept 2026
Better Item Despawn - Fabric-26.1.2-1.1.0
Better Item Despawn - Fabric-26.1.2-1.1.0.jar
4 Sept 2026
Better Item Despawn - Neoforge-1.21.1-1.1.0
Better Item Despawn - Neoforge-1.21.1-1.1.0.jar
4 Sept 2026
Better Item Despawn - Fabric-1.21.1-1.1.0
Better Item Despawn - Fabric-1.21.1-1.1.0.jar
4 Sept 2026
Better Item Despawn - Forge-1.20.1-1.1.0
Better Item Despawn - Forge-1.20.1-1.1.0.jar
4 Sept 2026
Better Item Despawn - Fabric-1.20.1-1.1.0
Better Item Despawn - Fabric-1.20.1-1.1.0.jar
4 Sept 2026
Better Item Despawn -Neoforge-26.1.2-1.0.0
Better Item Despawn -Neoforge-26.1.2-1.0.0.jar
17 Aug 2026
Better Item Despawn -Fabric-26.1.2-1.0.0
Better Item Despawn -Fabric-26.1.2-1.0.0.jar
17 Aug 2026
Better Item Despawn -Neoforge-1.21.1-1.0.0
Better Item Despawn -Neoforge-1.21.1-1.0.0.jar
17 Aug 2026
Better Item Despawn -Fabric-1.21.1-1.0.0
Better Item Despawn -Fabric-1.21.1-1.0.0.jar
17 Aug 2026
Better Item Despawn -Forge-1.20.1-1.0.0
Better Item Despawn -Forge-1.20.1-1.0.0.jar
17 Aug 2026
Better Item Despawn -Fabric-1.20.1-1.0.0
Better Item Despawn -Fabric-1.20.1-1.0.0.jar
17 Aug 2026
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