Empty Server Stopper
Shutdown the server if no players are connected. Meant to be used with SleepingServerStarter by vincss.
About this Mod
Sleeping Server Stopper
Not bothered renaming it to Empty Server Stopper.
This mod is a port of the Sleeping Server Stopper Spigot plugin. Supported versions are:
| MC Version ↓ / Plugin Version → | 3.0.0 | 2.0.0 | 1.0.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7.10 | ⚙️ | ❌ | ❌ |
| 1.12.2 | ⚙️ | ❌ | ❌ |
| 1.16.5 | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| 1.18.2 | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| 1.19 | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| 1.20.1 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
✅ - Stable Release
🟨 - In Development
⚙️ - BETA Release
⚠️ If you're using a BETA release version, and it's working fine for you, then please do send me a message on discord (@madahaz) letting me know.
This is meant to be used with the mod SleepingServerStarter by vincss.
🤝 Contributers
Author: MadaHaz
- OneWeekNotice - Tested the 1.16.5 version.
I'm basing my mod off of another port which has been archived, EmptyServerStopper by GHYAKIMA (They've taken it down alongside deleting their account). I couldn't properly fork their project, they had some dual development setup for both Fabric and Forge, couldn't make any sense of it, so I decided to remake it myself and add some features.
⚠ NOTE ⚠
An issue came up where versions before 1.20.1 aren't working, most likely because the mod was coded using Forge 47.2.0. I will attempt to remake the mod for any other version that is requested (Just open up an issue) since the mod really isn't that hard to make.
📄 Versions
- v3.0.0
- Features:
- Config File
- Changes:
- Config files "shutdownOnLaunch" value now works.
- Features:
- v2.0.0
- Features:
- Config File
- Changes:
- Config File is generated. Values that can be changed are:
- SHUTDOWN_TIME_IN_MINUTES - How many minutes until the server closes. (Minimum is 1 minute!)
- SHUTDOWN_SERVER_ON_LAUNCH - Should the server shutdown on launch?
- Default config values are (2, true).
- Fixed 2 minor bugs.
- Config File is generated. Values that can be changed are:
- Features:
- v1.0.0
- Hard coded values. 2 minute timer and the server will close on startup.
Available Versions
How to Install Empty Server Stopper 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 (1.20.6).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Empty Server Stopper". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4 (+12 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Empty Server Stopper 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 (1.20.6). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Empty Server Stopper compatible with forge?
Empty Server Stopper officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Empty Server Stopper – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Empty Server Stopper 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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