Older Blocks

Mix and match modern vanilla with classic pre-1.13.2 textures! Adds nostalgic art style blocks as separate variants for your builds.

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About this Mod

Instead of using a resource pack to bring back Minecraft's old art style for your builds, I have decided it would be better to mix and match the textures to your liking by adding separate "Older" blocks to make your builds look the way you want them to. This mod adds the classic pre-1.13.2 textures as brand-new older block variants. This gives you access to a nostalgic palette, allowing for diverse creativity using more than what is just given to you in modern vanilla!

Planned Features:

Cobblestone and different shapes
3 Stones (Andesite, Granite, Diorite)
End Stone and Purpur blocks from the End
Fences, walls, trapdoors, and doors
More mineral and gem blocks (like the classic Gold Block)
Ports for Fabric and NeoForge mod loaders
Support for newer and older Minecraft versions

Added blocks

Available Versions

Older Blocks 26y21w-ALPHA-0.0.1alpha

MC 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6forge

May 22, 2026

How to Install Older Blocks 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 "Older Blocks". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4 (+3 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Older Blocks 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 Older Blocks compatible with forge?

Older Blocks 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 Older Blocks – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Older Blocks 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.