Better Compressed Blocks
Adding Compressed Blocks for Cobblestone, Dirt, Sand, Gravel, Netherrack and more
About this Mod
Compressed blocks mod for fabric mod loader
Fabric API required
I got inspired by Compressed Blocks for Fabric, so check it out if you need this mod for an older Minecraft version.
This mod allows you to compress the following blocks into condensed versions to save on storage space:
- Cobblestone
- Dirt
- Gravel
- Sand
- Netherrack
- Iron
- Clay
- Acacia Wood
- Birch Wood
- Oak Wood
- Dark Oak Wood
- Jungle Wood
- Gold
- Coal
- Emerald
- Diamond
- Amethyst
- Copper
- Lapis
- Redstone
- Netherite
- Andesite
- Diorite
- Granite
- Obsidian
- Cobbled Deepslate
- Deepslate
- Quartz
- Wool
- Stone
- Glass
- Terracotta
Available Versions
How to Install Better Compressed Blocks on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Better Compressed Blocks". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2 (+12 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Better Compressed Blocks server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Better Compressed Blocks compatible with fabric and quilt?
Better Compressed Blocks officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Better Compressed Blocks – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better Compressed Blocks consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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