
Plonk
Place items down in the world
About this Mod
Summary
Available on 1.7.10, 1.12.2, 1.14.4, 1.15.2, 1.16.5, 1.18.2, 1.19.2, 1.19.4, 1.20.1, 1.21.1, 26.1.x. Supported versions in bold (but I'll try to support the other versions too within reason).
- Place items down by pressing
P* while looking at a block. Rotate all withSneak + P. - Rotate item with
Sneak + Use. (Requires two empty hands.)
* Note (for 1.16.4+): The P key used by Plonk conflicts with the Social Interactions Screen key so you'll have to change one or the other!
You are free to use this mod in any modpack (no need to ask!).
Description
Place up to 4 stacks of items on the side of any block using the Place Item key (defaults to
P). (Max size of each stack is configurable and supports StackUp!)Items can be individually rotated to 16 different directions (Sneak + Right Click using empty hand).
The whole tile of items can be rotated as a whole to 4 different directions (Sneak + Place Item key using empty hand).
Items can be extracted by automation but not inserted.
Can not be washed away by fluids anymore.
Placed items can be washed away by liquids.Can be waterlogged (as of MC1.16.3+).
Config at
config/plonk.cfg(before mc 1.13) or<save folder>/serverconfig/plonk-server.toml(after mc 1.13)
The look of the placed items and the mechanics are currently subject to change.
Known Bugs
Third person camera collides with block (1.7.10 and 1.12.2 only). Not sure how to tell minecraft to let the third person ray trace pass through (1.13+ has RayTraceContext.Visual)
Translucent items (e.g. Stained Glass) cause other translucent things behind them not to render properly. (before mc 1.16)
Available Versions
How to Install Plonk on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Plonk". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+19 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Plonk server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Plonk compatible with forge and neoforge?
Plonk officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Plonk – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Plonk 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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