Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Dark Loading Screen
Makes the loading screen darker.
Quick answer
Which Dark Loading Screen release should I use?
Dark Loading Screen 1.6.19 targets 26.2 with Fabric, Quilt. 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 Dark Loading Screen 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 Dark Loading Screen 1.6.19 need?
1.6.19. 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 Dark Loading Screen without breaking your instance.
Built for Dark Loading Screen 1.6.19. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 1.6.19. It targets 26.2 with Fabric, Quilt; 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
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 1.6.19. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Dark Loading Screen add?
A simple Fabric mod to make the loading screen darker.

A changelog is available here.
Color configuration
Colors can be modified in-game if both Mod Menu and Cloth Config are installed.
Manual configuration
Create or edit .minecraft/config/dark-loading-screen.json, the default config is
{
"background": "14181c",
"bar": "e22837",
"barBackground": "14181c",
"border": "303336",
"logo": "ffffff",
"fadeIn": 1.0,
"fadeOut": 2.0
}
Manual changes are only visible after restarting the game.
Credits
- Config screen made using shedaniel's Cloth Config
- Logo coloring suggested by Minenash
- Bar background coloring suggested by Chrisblox
bg_bgtranslation by natee22de_detranslation by Der_Anderl and moritz-htkes_xxtranslations by Haseckit_ittranslations by Ocizukoko_krtranslation by gyularpl_pltranslation by DarkKnightComes and goodideagiverpt_brtranslation by FITFCru_rutranslation by Felix14-v2sv_setranslation by Luracasmustr_trtranslation by Mid0ariauk_uatranslation by BurrConniezh_cntranslation by GodGun968, Hambaka, w5860363, Q2297045667
Links: CurseForge · GitHub · Modrinth
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Dark Loading Screen by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
2 loader builds26.1.1
2 loader builds26.1
2 loader builds1.21.11
2 loader builds1.21.10
2 loader builds1.21.9
2 loader builds1.21.8
2 loader builds1.21.7
2 loader builds1.21.6
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Dark Loading Screen versions and loaders
1.6.19
dark-loading-screen-1.6.19.jar
19 Jun 2026
1.6.18
dark-loading-screen-1.6.18.jar
28 Mar 2026
1.6.17
dark-loading-screen-1.6.17.jar
21 Jun 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.