
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Boring Backgrounds
A mod that makes the dirt background customizable. Supports resource packs!
Quick answer
Which Boring Backgrounds release should I use?
Boring Backgrounds 3.0.8+1.20.1 targets 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2 with Quilt. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Boring Backgrounds required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
This file is marked client-only.
What else does Boring Backgrounds 3.0.8+1.20.1 need?
3.0.8+1.20.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Quilted Fabric API (QFAPI) / Quilt Standard Libraries (QSL) 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 Boring Backgrounds without breaking your instance.
Built for Boring Backgrounds 3.0.8+1.20.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 3.0.8+1.20.1. It targets 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2 with Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Quilted Fabric API (QFAPI) / Quilt Standard Libraries (QSL) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 3.0.8+1.20.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Boring Backgrounds add?
Boring Backgrounds

Boring Background is a mod that allows for changing dirt background with another texture. You can simply change to a single texture, use a weighted list of textures, and even make it change every time the screen is changed!
Part of the Boring series. Don't forget to check out Boring Default Game Rules and Damage Incorporated!
Dependencies
This mod requires Minecraft 1.19+ and the Quilt Standard Libraries.
Configuration
There are two ways to configure this mod: through a resource pack, or through the global config folder.
The config format is shared by both methods, and can be seen below:
{
// A map of texture identifiers and its weight. A bigger weight means more chances to be chosen over the others.
"textures": {
"minecraft:textures/gui/options_background.png": 1
},
// If this is enabled, a new background is chosen if a screen is opened, else, it's only chosen after a texture reload.
"randomize_on_new_screen": false
}
If you want to configure the mod through a resource pack, create the file at the path assets/boring_backgrounds/backgrounds/background_settings.json.
If you want to use a global config file, the path is .minecraft/config/boring_backgrounds.json. Keep in mind that it will override any resource pack-provided settings.
If you want to reload the settings, you may do so through F3 + T. This is due to the configuration being handled by a resource reloader.
License
This mod is licensed under the MIT license. You can freely include the mod on any modpack with no permission. Usage of this mod's code on other projects or derivatives of this mod is allowed as long as attribution is given.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Boring Backgrounds by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.2
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader build1.20
1 loader build1.19.2
1 loader build1.19.1
1 loader build1.19
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader build1.18.1
1 loader build1.18-rc4
1 loader build1.18-rc3
1 loader build1.18
1 loader build1.17.1
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 13 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
Boring Backgrounds versions and loaders
3.0.8+1.20.1
boring_backgrounds-3.0.8+1.20.1.jar
12 Oct 2023
3.0.7+1.19
boring_backgrounds-3.0.7+1.19.jar
18 Jul 2022
3.0.6+1.18.rc3
boringbackgrounds-3.0.6+1.18.rc3.jar
29 Nov 2021
3.0.5+1.17.1
boringbackgrounds-3.0.5+1.17.1.jar
14 Nov 2021
3.0.4+1.17.1
boringbackgrounds-3.0.4+1.17.1.jar
2 Nov 2021
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.