
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Simple Timer
This Datapack introduces a simple, customizable timer and countdown feature, making it perfect for mini-games, events, or personal projects. It works easy within your existing Minecraft worlds.
Quick answer
Which Simple Timer release should I use?
Simple Timer 1.21.5+mod targets 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Simple Timer required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Simple Timer 1.21.5+mod need?
1.21.5+mod. 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 Simple Timer without breaking your instance.
Built for Simple Timer 1.21.5+mod. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 1.21.5+mod. It targets 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 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.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.21.5+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Simple Timer add?
Simple Timer Datapack:
This Datapack introduces a simple, customizable timer and countdown feature in various colors, making it perfect for mini-games, events, or personal projects. It’s easy to set up and use, and works seamlessly within your existing Minecraft worlds.
It adds a timer and countdown system that is customizable in different colors (soon for the countdown system), allowing you to fit it to the theme of your game or event.
Menu
The Menu can be opened with
/trigger timer_trigger set 24
Important
If you try to add the Datapack in a newer/older version, you may see a message like this:
This Datapack was made for a newer/older Version of Minecraft
It will still work in certain versions that are displayed in the Versions tab here!!!
Why Download This Project?
This Datapack is designed for anyone who wants to enhance their Minecraft world with a fully customizable and visually appealing timer and countdown system. Whether you're hosting complex mini-games, timing in-game events, or simply adding more functionality to your builds, this project offers a range of useful features:
Versatile Timer and Countdown System:
Easily set up a timer or countdown for any scenario. From races to timed challenges, this Datapack allows you to manage in-game time with precision. The countdown can be customized down to the second, and there are no limits on how long you can set it — whether it's a short 10-second sprint or a massive 1000-hour countdown for long-term events.16 Color Options & Color Wave Mode:
Choose from 16 different colors to match your Minecraft theme, build, or event. Plus a "color wave" mode, adding even more dynamic visual customization to your timers and countdowns.Simple and Intuitive Menu:
You don’t need to deal with complicated setups or commands. The user-friendly menu makes it easy to start, pause, resume, or reset the timer, and you can even hide it from chat if you want a cleaner interface.Lightweight and Non-Intrusive:
The Datapack integrates seamlessly into your existing Minecraft world without causing lag or disrupting gameplay. It's designed to enhance the experience without adding unnecessary complexity.
How does the pack work?
First: Paste the Datapack in your world and reload. After that you should see this message in chat.

To go trough the menues, you must click on name in the chat.
Settings: In this menu, you can start, pause, or resume the timer. Additionally, you have the option to disable the timer from appearing over your hotbar for a cleaner experience but the timer wont stop!
Color Settings: Opens a submenu where you can choose from 16 different colors to customize the timer's appearance and a dynamic color wave mode. If you want too, you suggest options for the color wave mode on my discord server
Countdown: This option allows you to start a countdown using a bossbar. You can easily adjust the time via a submenu with options to add or subtract in increments of 1 second, 10 seconds, 1 minute, 10 minutes, 1 hour, or 10 hours. There's no upper limit on the countdown, so feel free to set it as high as you'd like—even up to 1000 hours!
Help: Contains credits, an uninstall option, and a debug menu. The debug menu displays the timer's scoreboard in the sidebar for easy monitoring.
If you need help with this pack, check out my discord server here!
Do not use this pack on multiplayer servers, may cause some issues!!!
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Simple Timer by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.10
5 loader builds1.21.9
5 loader builds1.21.8
5 loader builds1.21.7
5 loader builds1.21.6
5 loader builds1.21.5
5 loader builds1.21.4
5 loader builds1.21.3
5 loader builds1.21.2
5 loader builds1.21.1
5 loader builds1.21
5 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 46 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
Simple Timer versions and loaders
1.21.5+mod
timer-datapack-1.21.5.jar
1 Sept 2026
1.21.5
simple_timer_1.21.5_by_shadowdara.zip
1 Sept 2026
7.2+mod
timer-datapack-7.2.jar
17 Aug 2025
7.2
simple_timer_1.21.5_by_shadowdara.zip
17 Aug 2025
V6.1+mod
timer-datapack-V6.1.jar
4 Jan 2025
V6.1
timerbydarav6.1_1.14-1.20.6.zip
22 Sept 2024
V7.2+mod
timer-datapack-V7.2.jar
22 Sept 2024
V7.2
timerbydarav7.2_1.14-1.20.6.zip
22 Sept 2024
V7.2
timerbydarav7.2.zip
22 Sept 2024
V2
timerbydaraV2_1.13.zip
21 Sept 2024
V7.1+mod
timer-datapack-V7.1.jar
21 Sept 2024
V7.1
timerbydarav7.1_1.14-1.20.zip
21 Sept 2024
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.