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Resources / Mods / IMBlocker

IMBlocker

A mod for Minecraft helping control input method

ModsFree1.16 – 26.x
by reserveword · listed from Modrinth
Download › Install with the launcher

Opens Modrinth · 14,666,118 downloads there

What it does

A mod for Minecraft helping control input method

IMBlocker is a resource made by reserveword. It supports Minecraft 1.16 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 14,666,118 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Oct 2, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.191.181.171.16

Release history

IMBlocker has had 186 releases on Modrinth since Jun 18, 2023. 97 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 5.6.2.1, released on Oct 2, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.16.5. It runs on Forge. The download is 176 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
5.6.2.1Oct 2, 20261.16.5Release
5.6.2.1Oct 2, 20261.20.6 – 1.21.8Release
5.6.2.1Oct 2, 20261.17 – 1.20.4Release
5.6.2.1Oct 2, 20261.17 – 1.21.8Release
5.6.2Sep 30, 20261.17 – 1.21.8Release

Latest release on GitHub

IMBlocker is open source. Its newest release on GitHub is IMBlocker-v5.6.2.1, published on Oct 2, 2026.

修复 macOS 下配置类注入异常的问题

历史更新日志

Before that: IMBlocker-v5.6.2 (Sep 30, 2026), IMBlocker-v7.3.2 (Sep 17, 2026).

Description from the author on Modrinth

IMBlocker

English Description

Overview

IMBlocker is a mod that aims to provide complete IME features for Minecraft as well as slightly improve your typing experience.

Features

The major features and platform compatiblity of the mod are as follows:

  1. Automatically set the IME state based on current input context.
  2. Monitor the chat input and automatically set the temporary English state if command syntax is detected.
  3. Make candidate window be able to follow the caret position.
  4. In-game rendering of IME content.

Feature · Windows · macOS · Linux (X11) · Linux (Wayland)
Auto State-Switching · Supported · Supported · Supported · Supported
Command Auto-EN · Supported · Supported · Supported · Supported
Caret Tracking · Supported · Supported · Supported · 26.1+ or HDR Mod
IngameIME · Supported · Unsupported · Unsupported · Unsupported

Note: We recommend enabling the ingame IME only if your input method has display issues in exclusive fullscreen.

Special Workarounds

This mod includes following platform-specific workarounds:

  • Prevents non-character keys being leaked to the game while candidates showing on macOS/Linux (

Written by reserveword. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install IMBlocker

  1. This mod is needed on both the server and every player who joins.

  2. Install Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for Minecraft 1.16 – 26.x.

  3. Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the mods folder of your .minecraft directory.

  4. Start Minecraft with the Fabric profile.

  5. With the CraftRank Launcher you can skip these steps: open Mods, search for IMBlocker and click Install.

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16
Runs on
Fabric, Forge, NeoForge
Where it runs
Client and server
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
GPL
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 10, 2026)

Questions

Does IMBlocker work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. IMBlocker supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16.

Is IMBlocker free?

Yes. IMBlocker is free to download from Modrinth.

Is IMBlocker client-side or server-side?

Both. The server and every player need IMBlocker installed.

Is IMBlocker still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

Alternatives to IMBlocker

MacOS Input FixesMods · 1.16 – 26.x

This mod fixes many Minecraft macOS input bugs. It makes scrolling with shift work properly on macOS, left click + control = left click (instead of right…

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