BetterPauseMenu (BPM)
It enhances the Pausemenu if you press "esc"
Screenshots
About this Mod
🎮 Better Pause Menu
A sleek, modern redesign of Minecraft's default pause screen.
✨ Features
- Dark & Sleek UI — Clean card layout with rounded panels and a blue accent bar
- Live Player Skin — Your character is displayed on the left side of the menu
- Color-coded Buttons — Each button has its own color for quick recognition
- Lightweight — 100% client-side, works on any server without any server-side installation
🖱️ Buttons
| Color | Button |
|---|---|
| 🟢 Green | Resume Game |
| 🔵 Cyan | Options |
| 🟡 Yellow | Statistics |
| 🟣 Purple | Resource Packs |
| 🟠 Orange | Disconnect |
| 🔴 Red | Quit Minecraft |
📦 Requirements
| Requirement | Version |
|---|---|
| Minecraft | 1.21.x |
| Fabric Loader | ≥ 0.15.0 |
| Fabric API | any |
| Java | 21+ |
🐛 Issues & Feedback
Found a bug or have a suggestion?
Open an issue on the project page — feedback is always welcome!
Made with ❤️ by Dominicpex
Available Versions
How to Install BetterPauseMenu (BPM) 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 (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "BetterPauseMenu (BPM)". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+9 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
BetterPauseMenu (BPM) 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is BetterPauseMenu (BPM) compatible with fabric?
BetterPauseMenu (BPM) officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with BetterPauseMenu (BPM) – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if BetterPauseMenu (BPM) 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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