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Resources / Mods / Needle in a Haystack

Needle in a Haystack

This mod adds searchable haystacks with goofy loot to discover on the way to locating a needle!

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by Knarfy · listed from Modrinth
Download › Install with the launcher

Direct download from Modrinth · 2 downloads

Needle in a Haystack screenshot 1

What it does

Needle in a Haystack is a mod made by Knarfy. This mod adds searchable haystacks with goofy loot to discover on the way to locating a needle!

It supports Minecraft 26.x. It has been downloaded 2 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Oct 28, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x

Release history

The newest is 1.0.8, released on Oct 28, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 26.2. It runs on Fabric. The download is 2.0 MB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.0.8Oct 28, 202626.2Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

Find a Needle in a Haystack!

Adds haystacks, needles, and everything in between to stop you from finding it! Designed by comments on Knarfy's YouTube channel!

(PLEASE remember that this mod is NOT supposed to be perfect or polished, and may lead to crashes or strange errors. Don't use this mod on a world you like!)

Check out the original video here for more information:

Features:

  • Haystacks (crafted from haybales)
  • Haystacks have a loot table of a bunch of random vanilla and modded items
  • Use a hoe to sift through these blocks to find their items!
  • Hoes can be enchanted with efficiency to sift faster
  • Suspicious Haystacks (crafted from haystacks)
  • Allows you to place certain items inside
  • Iron & Golden Needles
  • Pops entities when they're hit with the needle
  • Hay Armor
  • Hay Tools
  • Gummy Bears (7 colors)
  • Hotdog
  • Chocolate Milk
  • Drinking Straw (don't drink lava)
  • Enchanted Wheat
  • Confetti Launcher
  • Metal Pipe
  • Hairties
  • Cowboy Hat
  • SystemZee Moustache
  • Subscribe Button
  • Needlestack
  • Scary Pumpkin & Jack o'lantern
  • Scarecrow Mob
  • King Scarecrow Boss
  • Village Bock
  • Needle Village Dimension
  • Needle Villagers (have some sick trades)
  • Ant Mob
  • Mouse Mob
  • Dave the Magical Cheese Wizard Mob
  • Hay Fever Effect
  • Severe Hay Fever Effect
  • Some fun advancements for specific features!

Mod developed by TheTaciturnOne
▶ youtube.com/@thetaciturnone

Assets designed by Tom Lockwood
▶ x.com/tjlock_mc
Scarecrow & King Scarecrow designed by Sneak
▶ youtube.com/@yaboysneak

Written by Knarfy. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Needle in a Haystack

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

  2. Install Fabric for Minecraft 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 Needle in a Haystack and click Install.

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
26.x
Runs on
Fabric
Where it runs
Client and server
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
Free to use
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 10, 2026)

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Questions

Does Needle in a Haystack work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. Needle in a Haystack supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x.

Is Needle in a Haystack free?

Yes. Needle in a Haystack is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Needle in a Haystack client-side or server-side?

Both. The server and every player need Needle in a Haystack installed.

Is Needle in a Haystack still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to Needle in a Haystack?

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