Day Counter (Original)
For Minecraft 1.16 - Latest! This datapack/mod add text on top of your hotbar that will count the day realtime.
Screenshots
About this Mod
Introducing a custom datapack/mod designed to enhance your gameplay experience by displaying a day counter directly above your hotbar.
Version
Theres a version that will count the day from 1 and a version that will count the day from 0, providing a straightforward way to track your days. It is capable of counting beyond 100 days.
Example video by rekrap1 (not affiliated with us)
This tool was specifically created for 100 days video, making it an ideal solution for anyone looking to monitor their progress effectively. You are welcome to utilize this datapack/mod in any way you see fit, with no requirement for attribution.
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Command
You can adjust the day to any value using this command.
/time set 10d
However, be cautious, as this will also change the day in your world, which will be reflected in the F3 menu as well.
Available Versions
How to Install Day Counter (Original) on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Day Counter (Original)". 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 (+34 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Day Counter (Original) server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 Day Counter (Original) compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Day Counter (Original) officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Day Counter (Original) – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Day Counter (Original) 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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