
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Item Highlighter
Highlights newly picked-up items. Simple and convenient.
Quick answer
Which Item Highlighter release should I use?
Item Highlighter 1.2.2 targets 26.2 with Forge. 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 Item Highlighter 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 Item Highlighter 1.2.2 need?
1.2.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Iceberg 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 Item Highlighter without breaking your instance.
Built for Item Highlighter 1.2.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 1.2.2. It targets 26.2 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
Install Iceberg 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 1.2.2. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Item Highlighter add?
Quickly find new items by showing an animated star on all newly-picked up items.

Versions after 1.12.x require Iceberg, you can download it here.
Client / Server
This mod needs to be installed on just the client.
Configuration
Can be configured to clear new item markers when you close your inventory and/or when you hover over them. You can also choose whether to keep the gold colored icons, or if the icons should match the item name colors.
Customization
The appearance of the new item markers can be customized with resource packs. But why would you? They're so cute.
You are free to use this mod in modpacks.
Problems, feature request, something else? Join us on Discord!
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Item Highlighter by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
3 loader builds26.1.2
3 loader builds26.1.1
3 loader builds26.1
3 loader builds1.21.11
3 loader builds1.21.4
3 loader builds1.21.3
3 loader builds1.21.1
3 loader builds1.21
3 loader builds1.20.6
2 loader builds1.20.5
1 loader build1.20.4
2 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 25 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
Item Highlighter versions and loaders
1.2.2
Highlighter-26.2-forge-1.2.2.jar
30 Jun 2026
1.2.2
Highlighter-26.2-neoforge-1.2.2.jar
30 Jun 2026
1.2.2
Highlighter-26.2-fabric-1.2.2.jar
30 Jun 2026
1.2.1
Highlighter-26.1.2-forge-1.2.1.jar
23 Jun 2026
1.2.1
Highlighter-26.1.2-neoforge-1.2.1.jar
23 Jun 2026
1.2.1
Highlighter-26.1.2-fabric-1.2.1.jar
23 Jun 2026
1.2.0
Highlighter-1.21.11-forge-1.2.0.jar
21 May 2026
1.2.0
Highlighter-1.21.11-neoforge-1.2.0.jar
21 May 2026
1.2.0
Highlighter-1.21.11-fabric-1.2.0.jar
21 May 2026
1.1.11
Highlighter-1.21.4-forge-1.1.11.jar
7 Feb 2025
1.1.11
Highlighter-1.21.4-neoforge-1.1.11.jar
7 Feb 2025
1.1.11
Highlighter-1.21.4-fabric-1.1.11.jar
7 Feb 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.
