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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

BetterDrop

BetterDrops optimizes dropped items by merging them into infinite stacks to reduce lag and displays holographic names with counts for easy identification. Fully configurable in-game.

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Quick answer

Which BetterDrop release should I use?

Updated 11 months ago
Latest stable file 1.0
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

BetterDrop 1.0 targets 1.20.1 with Forge. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

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

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
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

This file is marked client-only.

What else does BetterDrop 1.0 need?

1.0. 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 BetterDrop without breaking your instance.

Built for BetterDrop 1.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.0. It targets 1.20.1 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

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does BetterDrop add?

BetterDrops is a quality-of-life mod designed to improve how dropped items behave in Minecraft. It reduces server lag by merging nearby items and provides clear visual information to the player.

Key Features:

Holographic Displays:

No more guessing! Automatically shows item names and counts floating above the items.

Visual Style: High-contrast text (White Name + Yellow Count) that is always readable, e.g., Diamond (x128).

Performance Optimized: Only renders when you are nearby.

Smart & Infinite Merging:

Infinite Stacking: Overcomes the vanilla limit of 64! Items on the ground can merge into massive stacks (e.g., x1000+) to significantly reduce entity count and lag.

Radius Control: Items automatically merge within a configurable radius (Default: 5 blocks).

Safe Logic: Enchanted items or items with special NBT data will not merge to prevent data loss.

Seamless Pickup:

Even if a stack on the ground has 500 items, picking it up works perfectly. The mod intelligently fills your inventory stack by stack.

In-Game Configuration:

Press '0' to open the Settings Menu.

Toggle Item Names (On/Off).

Toggle Item Merging (On/Off).

Adjust Merge Radius (1-10 Blocks) via a slider.

All changes apply instantly without restarting the game.

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Project description from Modrinth.

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BetterDrop versions and loaders

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