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Vanilla Connected Glass

Connected Glass that does not require OptiFine and works with any resource pack!

Resource packsFree1.16 – 26.x
by sniffercraft34 · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

Vanilla Connected Glass is a resource pack made by sniffercraft34. Connected Glass that does not require OptiFine and works with any resource pack!

It supports Minecraft 1.16 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 481,991 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Sep 16, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.191.181.171.16

Release history

Vanilla Connected Glass has had 19 releases on Modrinth since Feb 10, 2025. 5 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 1.2.0, released on Sep 16, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 26.1 – 26.3. It runs on Minecraft. The download is 427 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.2.0Sep 16, 202626.1 – 26.3Beta
1.0.1Sep 5, 202626.1 – 26.2Beta
0.9Jun 17, 202626.2Beta
0.9Mar 24, 202626.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2Beta
0.1Dec 9, 20251.21.11Beta
Description from the author on Modrinth

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Vanilla Connected Glass makes glass blocks and panes connect seamlessly — no OptiFine or Continuity required! It’s fully compatible with all resource packs, using only vanilla cullfacing methods to hide faces when a block is to the left, right, above, or below.

Each glass model includes thin cuboids around the borders, textured with glass edges, creating a smooth connected effect. Diagonal pixels are handled with a few extra cubes to keep everything aligned perfectly.

✨ Features:

  • Works with glass blocks and glass panes
  • Supports all glass colours
  • No OptiFine or mods required
  • Fully compatible with any resource pack (place your pack above this one from version 0.8 onward)
  • Clean connected edges using vanilla-only mechanics
  • Lightweight and easy to install

⚠️ Because this method relies purely on vanilla cullfacing:

  • Borders may be visible from inside the glass
  • Glass will connect to any block, not just other glass (excluding blocks like leaves, iron bars, etc.)

While there are a few minor limitations, the pack remains 100% vanilla-friendly and perfect for creators or players seeking connected glass without mods.

Note: I know OptiFine and Continuity glass can look smoother, but this is the only way to achieve vanilla-connected glass. If you know a better method, I’d love to hear it! =D\

💡 If you like this, check out my other pack:
Vanilla Connected Textures

🔒 Official downloads are available only on Modrinth, CurseForge, and Planet Minecraft under the name sniffercraft34. Anything else may be modified or unsafe.

Written by sniffercraft34. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Vanilla Connected Glass

  1. Download the .zip file from Modrinth. Do not unzip it.

  2. In Minecraft, open Options, then Resource Packs, then Open Pack Folder.

  3. Drop the .zip file into that folder and go back to the game.

  4. Move Vanilla Connected Glass to the right-hand list and click Done.

  5. It is made for Minecraft 1.16 – 26.x. On other versions Minecraft marks it as incompatible, but it often still works.

Full guide: How to install Minecraft resource packs

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
MIT
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 12, 2026)

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Better Scaffolding VisibilityAvrok433K1.16 – 26.xDec 31, 2025Free

Questions

Does Vanilla Connected Glass work on Minecraft 26.x?

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

Is Vanilla Connected Glass free?

Yes. Vanilla Connected Glass is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Vanilla Connected Glass still updated?

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

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