BetterTimer

MC Timer Mod

A simple yet powerful timer mod for Minecraft that lets you track your gameplay sessions, speedruns, or any timed activities with an elegant HUD display.

Features

Timer Commands

• /timer start – Start the timer or resume from pause
• /timer pause – Pause the running timer
• /timer reset – Reset the timer to zero

HUD Display

• Clean, minimalist timer display above your hotbar
• Smart formatting: 1d 1h 1m 1s (only shows non-zero values)
• Always visible without cluttering your screen
• Color-coded status: white when running, yellow when paused

Customization

Configure every aspect of the timer through the Mod Menu integration:

Colors

• Customize normal and paused state colors
• Use hex codes for precise color control
• Quick presets: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Blue, Magenta, Cyan, Orange

Animations

• None – Classic static display
• Rainbow – Smooth color cycling effect
• Pulse – Gentle breathing animation

Timer Persistence

Your timer state is automatically saved and restored when you restart the game, so you never lose track of your progress.

Requirements

• Minecraft: 1.21.4
• Fabric Loader: 0.16.9 or higher
• Fabric API: 0.110.0+1.21.4 or higher
• Mod Menu: Recommended for easy configuration access

Use Cases

• Speedrunning: Track your run times with precision
• Survival Challenges: Monitor how long you’ve survived
• Building Projects: Time your mega-builds
• Hardcore Worlds: Track your hardcore survival time
• General Gameplay: Keep track of your session length

Configuration

Access the configuration screen through Mod Menu or by editing the config file at .minecraft/config/mctimer.json

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