Minecraft Java 1.17 Mods
Browse 107 free mods for Minecraft Java 1.17 — popular picks include NotAnnoyingHorses, CreeperDestructDisable, T0PK4_lib.
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NotAnnoyingHorses
Allows you to nerf horses' annoying AI
CreeperDestructDisable
Prevent creepers from destroying blocks on explosion.
T0PK4_lib
This is a next-generation bugfix mod required for ModderEFGS's and T0PK4's mods to work.
SyncBoost
The simplest way to boost server performance and eliminate lag.
Advanced API
AdvancedAPI provides very simple code, for example, ItemBuilder or SimpleInventory, which can be used to create things faster. ONLY FOR PLUGIN DEVELOPERS
OptiFoundry
Optimize chunks, entities, and ticks
Minecraft pvp java texture pack
Devesh's Wonderful PvP Pack is designed to give Minecraft PvP a fresh, responsive, and lag-free feel. Whether you're a casual player or a competitive fighter, this pack enhances your experience without sacrificing performance.
MobsManager
Powerful mob and entity management
ExplosionsBlocker
Block any explosions in any worlds on your server
Arrow Despawner
This is a datapack that reduces the time arrows shot by other mobs are stuck in the ground down to 10 seconds (vanilla is 60)
Better Spawn Eggs craft
This data pack adds the ability to craft spawn eggs and spawners
DisableBats
Disallows bats from spawning naturally in the world.
HeightLimitSpawn
Control mob spawning based on world height.
PhantomGuard
Prevent Phantom spawns with player-specific permissions.
SYSTEM SMP
System SMP is a premium Minecraft plugin designed for survival multiplayer servers. It adds unique features including small caps text formatting, tree felling mechanics, custom item displays, and an economy-based spawner mining system.

LBSpawners
Advanced stacked spawners
vkMobStacker – Advanced Mob Stacking & Lag Reduction (1.8.x – 1.20.x)
High-performance mob stacking plugin that reduces entity lag by merging mobs into clean stacks.
Blue sprint
This time I present you a great resource pack which focuses on competitive enhancements like clean hit feedback, shorter swords, and optimized textures, all tuned to maximize visual clarity while maintaining a consistently smooth, lag-free framerate.
SquidGameZ
SquidGameZ is an automated 1.8-1.21.11 6-game Spigot tournament plugin with Vault rewards, spectator mode, and a dynamic lobby!
InstantSimCleanup
InstantSimCleanup is a forced server optimization plugin that reduces lag by aggressively clearing inactive zones. Instead of relying on a standard timer, it uses a chunk distance control mechanic to remove everything in areas where there are no players.
Fleet Spawner Stack — Ultimate Stacking System
Optimize Your Farms — Stack Spawners & Mobs for Cleaner, Faster Gameplay.
Torch Optimizer Mod 1.17.1, 1.16.5 (Torch Placement Indicator)
Torch Optimizer Mod 1.17.1, 1.16.5 shows numbers on the ground to help you to place torches or other light sources for maximum mob spawning blockage. (Allows you to visualize the intensity of light rendered as numbers on the top of blocks. Optionally display optimal placement of torches.) Instructions: The default shortcut key to turn on/off […]
Unity: Extras
Unity addon featuring OptiFine ctm, overlays, random mobs, & more!
Mimz Pack - 3D color axolotl in buckets and cute mobs(Optifine)
Each color of cute animated Axolotl in bucket + cute 3d Mobs
Shiny's Sharks (Optifine Required)
Dolphins to Sharks (Inspired by Alex's Mobs)
adapted mobs
adapted mobs is a resource pack which changes mobs textures to fit the biome the mob is in, this pack requires optifine on java and has a bedrock version too
AsyncSpawnMob - [1.8.x-1.17.x]
Spawn Mob but asynchronous. Secure your server performance!
NoChunkLag
Eliminate lag from chunk generation by limiting travel speeds
EntityOnView
This plugin tries to optimize user experience with naturally spawned entities by restricting where an entity can spawn. Only entities that (can be seen)/seen by a player will be spawned. You can think of it as entity culling but in serverside.
All About Mobs - Show Mob Health - Show Mob Names - Set Mob Health - Set Mob Damage
Set up your mob settings—whether on the server or client side—to add extra features to your game.
Easy Ender Pearl
Struggling to find Ender Pearls for your adventures?
Hololive monster Resourcepack
(Requires Optifine) to bring hololive members into the minecraft world and replace monsters
Mob Controller Creeper Spawning
This Mod adds control functions for Creeper Spawning in Minecraft, creating a variety of internal alternatives, reducing the appearance of said mob by 75%, 50% and 25% (at the player's choice) compatibility for 1.17 to 26.1.2
Mob Controller Skeleton Spawning
This Mod adds control functions for Skeleton Spawning in Minecraft, creating a variety of internal alternatives, reducing the appearance of said mob by 75%, 50% and 25% (at the player's choice) compatibility for 1.17 to 26.1.2
Mob Controller Spider Spawning
This Mod adds control functions for Spider Spawning in Minecraft, creating a variety of internal alternatives, reducing the appearance of said mob by 75%, 50% and 25% (at the player's choice) compatibility for 1.17 to 26.1.2
Mob Controller Enderman Spawning
This Mod adds control functions for Enderman Spawning in Minecraft, creating a variety of internal alternatives, reducing the appearance of said mob by 75%, 50% and 25% (at the player's choice) compatibility for 1.17 to 26.1.2