Simple Block Overlay
A very simple block overlay mod, and the inspiration for the "Custom Block Highlight" mod
Fabric
- Loaders
- Fabric
- Downloads on Modrinth
- 600K
- Followers on Modrinth
- 161
- versions
- 35
- Updated
- August 20, 2026Aug 20
- Published
- in 2024
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At a glance
Runs on Fabric
For Minecraft 1.21.5–1.21.8, 1.21.10–26.2 …
Client only — no need to install it on the server
Latest version — 2.1.1 from August 20, 2026
Requires Fabric API
License LGPL-3.0-only — free
Where it's neededGame versions1.20–1.21.1, 1.21.5–1.21.8, 1.21.10–26.2
In gamerequiredOn servernot needed
Install in the game only; not needed on the server
Simple Block Overlay
Allows customizing the color and opacity of Minecraft's block overlay.
FAQ
How to install Simple Block Overlay?
Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download Simple Block Overlay 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 Simple Block Overlay support?
Simple Block Overlay has builds for Minecraft 1.20–1.21.1, 1.21.5–1.21.8, 1.21.10–26.2.
Is Simple Block Overlay needed on the server?
Client only — no need to install it on the server
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
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