FreeLook
The Original FreeLook Mod! Allowing you to rotate your view without affecting your movement.
About this Mod
The Original FreeLook Mod, regretfully I did not adopt Modrinth fast enough to get the correct project ID :D This mod allows you to rotate your view without changing your movement! Much like you can in many FPS games, you can hold the keybind (Left Alt by default) and look around while staying whichever direction you are moving. The view will return when you let go of the key. You can configure this to return slowly (interpolate) or instantly.
Client Side only!! So you can use it while you play on servers!
Feel free to use this in your modpacks!
Versions: Here on Modrinth, I will be uploading only the latest as of now and plan to upload consecutive versions as they are released. You can find earlier versions via other distribution channels.
Some GREAT uses for FreeLook!
look around while flying with elytra, without changing acceleration
look to your left or right while still running forward
Available Versions
How to Install FreeLook 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 (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "FreeLook". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 1.21.11 (+23 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
FreeLook 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is FreeLook compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
FreeLook officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 1.21.11. 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 FreeLook – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if FreeLook 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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