Backround Engine
Basically wallpaper engine for Minecraft
Screenshots
About this Mod
Background Engine
This mod allows you to set your minecraft wallpaper in the main screen, server select screen and more.
It also supports animated gifs and not just images
On top of all that you can also customise the splash text in the custom gui with the reload button in the top right corner
Available Versions
How to Install Backround Engine 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 (1.21.8).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Backround Engine". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8, 1.21.1
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Backround Engine 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Backround Engine compatible with fabric?
Backround Engine officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Backround Engine – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Backround Engine 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.
Rent Modded Server
Install Backround Engine with just one click on your server.