Lighty 26.x: Fabric mod download & setup

Release history

Lighty has had 130 releases on Modrinth since Aug 7, 2022. 15 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 4.0.1+26.3, released on Sep 16, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 26.3. It runs on NeoForge. The download is 75 KB.

Version	Released	Minecraft	Type
`4.0.1+26.3`	Sep 16, 2026	26.3	Release
`4.0.1+26.3`	Sep 16, 2026	26.3	Release
`4.0.1+26.2`	Jul 23, 2026	26.2	Release
`4.0.1+26.2`	Jul 23, 2026	26.2	Release
`1.1.0-BTA`	Jul 22, 2026	–	Release

Description from the author on Modrinth

Instead of rendering crosses or numbers on the top face of blocks, Lighty takes a different approach - It renders a transparent carpet-like block on top! Or, new in version 1.1.0 - Renders the actual light level numbers, but Lighty Style!

Make sure to check out the Gallery for some pictures!

Configuration

To activate the overlay, press F7 and choose the desired mode. This key is configurable in the key binds menu.
As of version 1.2.0, you can quickly toggle the light overlay on or off using F8! This key is configurable in the key binds menu.
As of version 1.3.0, you can change the "red"/"orange" threshold in the new config menu (accessible using F7). Useful for those that want to light their places up aesthetically, or maybe you are playing with some mods that change the mobs spawning rules.

Meaning of colors:

Green: No mobs can spawn here!
Orange: If the sun goes down, Mobs will spawn! Be careful!
Red: Mobs can spawn here!

If you have some ideas for this mod, feel free to open a new Codeberg Issue!

If you like this mod, consider following the project to get notified about new updates!

This mod was inspired by LightLevel.

Written by andi-makes. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Lighty

This mod runs only on your own game. Servers do not need it, so you can use it on any server.
Install Fabric, Quilt, Forge and NeoForge for Minecraft 1.18 – 26.x.
Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the mods folder of your .minecraft directory.
Start Minecraft with the Fabric profile.
With the CraftRank Launcher you can skip these steps: open Mods, search for Lighty and click Install.

Compatibility

Minecraft versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18
Runs on: Fabric, Quilt, Forge, NeoForge
Where it runs: Client only (your game)
Edition: Java
Needs: Nothing else
License: Free to use
Price: Free
Upkeep: Actively updated (Nov 10, 2026)

Questions

Does Lighty work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. Lighty supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18.

Is Lighty free?

Yes. Lighty is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Lighty client-side or server-side?

Client-side. Lighty goes in your own mods folder and works on any server, including servers without mods.

Is Lighty still updated?

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

Lighty

What it does

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