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PacketDiscard

A server-side mod that discards (doesn't send) 50% of non-essential packets.

Fabric
Loaders
Fabric
Downloads on Modrinth
741
Followers on Modrinth
5
versions
6
Updated
January 5, 2026Jan 5
Published
in 2023

At a glance

Runs on Fabric
For Minecraft 1.19.4–1.20.1, 1.20.4–1.21.1
Server only — players don't need to install it
Latest version — 1.1.0+1.20 from January 5, 2026
Requires Fabric API
License LGPL-3.0-only — free
Where it's needed
In gamenot neededOn serverrequired

Install on the server only; players don't need it

Game versions1.19.4–1.20.1, 1.20.4–1.21.1

PacketDiscard

PacketDiscard is a server-side mod that discards (doesn't send) 50% of packets the server tries to send, except for the essential ones like login packets, Chunk load packets and keep-alive packets.

Thanks to YTG1234 for PacketIgnore, the mod that inspired me to make this one.

FAQ

How to install PacketDiscard?

Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download PacketDiscard for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Which Minecraft versions does PacketDiscard support?

PacketDiscard has builds for Minecraft 1.19.4–1.20.1, 1.20.4–1.21.1.

Is PacketDiscard needed on the server?

Server only — players don't need to install it

License and source
GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 onlyfree to use and share; changes to the mod itself must be published under the same license
Original — Modrinth↗Files unchanged, verified with SHA-512Is this your mod? For rights holders

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