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ChunkLoader

Keeps Minecraft chunks permanently loaded via special blocks.

PluginsFree1.16 – 26.x
by imperialroma10 · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

ChunkLoader is a plugin for Paper / Spigot servers, made by imperialroma10. Keeps Minecraft chunks permanently loaded via special blocks.

It supports Minecraft 1.16 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 26,959 times on Modrinth. That puts it at #30 of the 101 world and map plugins listed here. The last update came out on Oct 2, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.191.181.171.16

Release history

ChunkLoader has had 9 releases on Modrinth since Jul 12, 2025. 5 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 1.0.8, released on Oct 2, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.16 – 26.3. It runs on Bukkit, Folia, Paper, Purpur and Spigot. The download is 145 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.0.8Oct 2, 20261.16 – 26.3Release
1.0.7Jun 2, 20261.16 – 26.3Release
1.0.6Mar 21, 20261.16 – 26.1.2Release
1.0.5Dec 2, 20251.16 – 1.21.11Release
1.0.4Nov 13, 20251.17 – 1.21.10Release

Commands

The commands named on the Modrinth page of ChunkLoader:

/chunkloader
Description from the author on Modrinth

Description

This plugin solves the issue of Minecraft chunks unloading when players leave the area. It enables players and admins to keep certain chunks active at all times, which is essential for farms, redstone contraptions, and other technical builds that require continuous operation.

Features

  • Keep chunks loaded using a placeable "Chunk Loader" block.
  • Command to give the chunk loader block to players.
  • Reload plugin language and configuration on the fly.
  • Saves loaded chunks and restores them on server restart.
  • Supports permissions for admin control.

Commands

Command · Description · Permission
/chunkloader admin · Open admin menu · chunkloader.admin
/chunkloader giveblock [player] · Give the Chunk Loader block to a player. · chunkloader.admin
/chunkloader reload · Reload plugin language files and config. · chunkloader.admin

Permissions

Permission · Description
chunkloader.admin · Allows use of all admin commands and giving blocks.

Why use ChunkLoader?

Minecraft unloads chunks automatically when no player is nearby, which can stop your redstone machines, farms, or other automated systems. This plugin solves that by forcing specific chunks to stay loaded, ensuring your creations keep working 24/7.

Written by imperialroma10. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install ChunkLoader

  1. Make sure your server runs Paper and Spigot on Minecraft 1.16 – 26.x.

  2. Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the plugins folder of your server.

  3. Restart the server. Avoid /reload, many plugins do not handle it well.

  4. Type /plugins in the console: ChunkLoader should be listed in green. Its config files are created in the plugins folder on the first start.

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16
Runs on
Paper, Spigot
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
Free to use
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

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ChunkLoaderthe one you looked at27K1.16 – 26.xOct 2, 2026Free
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LagLessmik_hd_521.21 – 26.xOct 3, 2026Free

Questions

Does ChunkLoader work on Minecraft 26.x?

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

Is ChunkLoader free?

Yes. ChunkLoader is free to download from Modrinth.

Which server software does ChunkLoader run on?

ChunkLoader runs on Paper and Spigot servers.

Is ChunkLoader still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to ChunkLoader?

The closest ones are Elytra Vaults, No Build Limit and LagLess. Compare all alternatives

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LagLessPlugins · 1.21 – 26.x

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