CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Immersive Hotbar
Adds animations to the hotbar to make it more immersive
Quick answer
Which Immersive Hotbar release should I use?
Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-26.3 (Fabric) targets 26.3 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 3 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Immersive Hotbar required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-26.3 (Fabric) need?
Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-26.3 (Fabric). Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install YetAnotherConfigLib, Fabric API, YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Immersive Hotbar without breaking your instance.
Built for Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-26.3 (Fabric). Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-26.3 (Fabric). It targets 26.3 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install YetAnotherConfigLib, Fabric API, YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-26.3 (Fabric). It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Immersive Hotbar add?
Immersive Hotbar
Immersive Hotbar makes Minecraft’s static hotbar feel more responsive by adding animations for picking up and placing items, using tools and weapons, switching slots, and gaining XP.
✨ Features
🔄 Animated Hotbar Items: Smooth and bouncy animations when picking up, placing, using, or switching items.
🎯 Smooth Hotbar Scrolling: Smooth, and Bouncy scrolling modes, complete with animated selection transitions and directional item tilting.
💬 Animated Tooltips: Item names smoothly appear, disappear, and transition when switching between items.
🖐️ Smooth Offhand Switching: Items smoothly slide in and out of the offhand slot instead of instantly appearing or disappearing.
✨ Animated XP Bar & Level-Up Effects- Smooth XP bar transitions, animated level numbers, and particles when leveling up.
🎨 Customizable Animations: Fine-tune item scaling, animation styles, bounce intensity, and visual effects to match your preferences.
⚙️ Extensive Configuration: Customize everything through an in-game YACL configuration screen with live previews and detailed setting descriptions.
🧩 Compatibility
Held Item Info, Bedrockify and Item Borders are now supported as of 1.1.0!!
⚒️ Multiloader Progress
Currently supported:
- NeoForge 1.21.1, 1.21.9-1.21.11
- Forge 1.20.1
🎬 Showcase
Smooth Pickup || Bouncy Pickup || Bouncy Placing || Smooth Placing

Animated XP Bar and Levelup Effects:
Watch your XP bar smoothly fill as you gain experience, with animated level pulses and a particle explosion when leveling up (every 5 levels).
Smooth & Bouncy Hotbar Scrolling + Animated Tooltips:

Compare Smooth and Bouncy scrolling side by side! Watch as the selected slot transitions between items, with animated selection effects, directional item tilting, and smoothly transitioning item tooltips.
Smooth Offhand Switching:
Items smoothly slide into and out of the offhand slot instead of appearing or disappearing instantly.
Extensive Customization:
Make Immersive Hotbar your own! Fine-tune animations, adjust item scaling, customize tooltips, and tweak visual effects to your liking. With live previews and detailed descriptions, you can see exactly how each setting affects your hotbar.
Found an issue? Report it on the Github Issues Page
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Immersive Hotbar by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.4-snapshot-6
1 loader build26.4-snapshot-5
1 loader build26.4-snapshot-4
1 loader build26.4-snapshot-3
1 loader build26.4-snapshot-2
1 loader build26.3
1 loader build26.2
1 loader build26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build26.1-rc-3
1 loader build26.1-rc-2
1 loader build26.1-rc-1
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 30 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
Immersive Hotbar versions and loaders
Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-26.3 (Fabric)
immersive-hotbar-1.3.0-26.3.jar
28 Oct 2026
Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-26.2 (Fabric)
immersive-hotbar-1.3.0-26.2.jar
28 Oct 2026
Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-26.1 (Fabric)
immersive-hotbar-1.3.0-26.1.jar
28 Oct 2026
Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-neoforge-1.21.9-1.21.11 (NeoForge)
immersivehotbar-1.3.0-neoforge-1.21.9-1.21.11.jar
28 Oct 2026
Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-1.21.9-1.21.11 (Fabric)
immersive-hotbar-1.3.0-1.21.9-1.21.11.jar
28 Oct 2026
1.3.0+26.4-SNAPSHOT-6
immersive-hotbar-1.3.0+26.4-SNAPSHOT-6.jar
28 Oct 2026
Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-1.21.6-1.21.7 (Fabric)
immersive-hotbar-1.3.0-1.21.6-1.21.7.jar
28 Oct 2026
Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-1.21.5 (Fabric)
immersive-hotbar-1.3.0-1.21.5.jar
28 Oct 2026
Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-1.21.2-1.21.4 (Fabric)
immersive-hotbar-1.3.0-1.21.2-1.21.4.jar
28 Oct 2026
Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-neoforge-1.21-1.21.1 (NeoForge)
immersivehotbar-1.3.0-neoforge-1.21-1.21.1.jar
28 Oct 2026
Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-1.21-1.21.1 (Fabric)
immersive-hotbar-1.3.0-1.21-1.21.1.jar
28 Oct 2026
Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-forge-1.20.1 (Forge)
immersivehotbar-1.3.0-forge-1.20.1.jar
28 Oct 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.