ScreenTime

ScreenTime

Set limits on game play time, protected with a password

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About this Mod

Easily set up a playtime limit for an entire Minecraft instance. Once a limit and password is set the mod will start keeping track of your playtime. Once the limit expires, you will be locked out of the game (worlds will be saved don't worry!) unless you enter the password to bypass the limit.

Why?

I've been trying to use macOS' built in screentime features to accomplish the same thing, but they are rather finnicky around Minecraft Java Edition. Sometimes the limit works, other times it lets you sail right past it without a peep. Even when the limit does work, the "Limit Reached" popup doesn't actually pause the game so your mouse remains captured making it basically impossible to interact with.

How?

A new button has been added to the homescreen to allow you to configure settings. You can also press the ';' key by default to access the same page in game.
The Minecraft start screen, with an added button next to accessibility settings with a clock icon on it

Recovery

If you don't remember your password, or something else goes wrong, settings are stored in a simple JSON file in your config directory which can easily be deleted to reset everything. This does also mean that bypass is... very possible without the password so don't rely on this for everything.

Hopefully you find this helpful!

Available Versions

ScreenTime 1.1.0release
MC 26.1.2fabric
April 18, 2026
ScreenTime 1.0.0release
MC 26.1.2fabric
April 16, 2026

How to Install ScreenTime on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "ScreenTime". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2

Server-side

Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

ScreenTime 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 ScreenTime compatible with fabric?

ScreenTime officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with ScreenTime – how to optimize performance?

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

License
The Unlicense
Server-side
Unsupported

Supported Versions

26.1.2