CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Absent by Design
Adds new Fences, Walls, Stairs and Slabs based on existing blocks; No textures added [FORGE]
Quick answer
Which Absent by Design release should I use?
Absent by Design 1.21.1-1.9.2 targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Absent by Design required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Absent by Design 1.21.1-1.9.2 need?
Absent by Design 1.21.1-1.9.2. 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 Absent by Design without breaking your instance.
Built for Absent by Design 1.21.1-1.9.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Absent by Design 1.21.1-1.9.2. It targets 1.21.1 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 it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Absent by Design 1.21.1-1.9.2. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Absent by Design add?
Adds models and code for the blocks; adds zero textures. The mod pulls textures from the relevant source block. It can be overriden with reosurcepacks as normal.
Compatible with all resource packs.
**Minecraft 1.19.4+ versions going forward are built on Forge and https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/flib**
**All ABD Fences are compatible with Diagonal Fences:
https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/diagonal-fences**
See images for details.




Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Absent by Design by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.1
2 loader builds1.19.4
2 loader builds1.19.2
1 loader build1.19.1
1 loader build1.19
1 loader build1.18.2
2 loader builds1.18.1
1 loader build1.18
1 loader build1.17.1
1 loader build1.16.5
2 loader builds1.16.4
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 20 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
Absent by Design versions and loaders
Absent by Design 1.21.1-1.9.2
absentbydesign-1.21.1-1.9.2.jar
3 May 2026
Absent by Design 1.21.1-1.9.1
absentbydesign-1.21.1-1.9.1.jar
2 May 2026
absentbydesign-1.20.1-1.9.1.jar
11 Apr 2026
absentbydesign-1.20.1-1.9.0.jar
24 Aug 2024
absentbydesign-1.19.4-1.7.1.jar
22 Aug 2024
absentbydesign-1.20.1-1.8.0.jar
29 Jun 2023
absentbydesign-1.19.4-1.7.0.jar
1 May 2023
absentbydesign-1.19-1.7.0.jar
16 Jun 2022
absentbydesign-1.18.2-1.6.2.jar
12 Mar 2022
absentbydesign-1.18.1-1.6.1.jar
22 Feb 2022
absentbydesign-1.16.5-1.5.2.jar
22 Feb 2022
absentbydesign-1.18-1.6.0.jar
1 Dec 2021
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.